Galashiels singer aims for Christmas number one

Ally McGilvray • Published 16 Nov 2010 09:30 0 Comments

A SINGER songwriter from the Borders is vying for the Christmas number one spot after recording a cover of one of the world's best known songs in a student flat - using a double wardrobe as a sound booth.

Craig Jeffrey, from Galashiels, joined Edinburgh Celtic Rock band The Simple Touch to record their own unique version of Scots anthem Auld Lang Syne on a friends PC.

They filmed the video to the single on a city rooftop. And they are hoping to reach new heights by launching an internet campaign in a bid to make it a global hit. It is already understood to be attracting interest from radio stations across the country.

Last year, X Factor winner Joe McElderry missed out on the festive top spot when he was beaten by Rage Against The Machine following a high-profile internet campaign.

The single will be officially launched by Celtic Music Radio in Glasgow next month. Promoter Bill Jeffrey said: "The facebook campaign has just started and seems to be growing rapidly. There is also a growing interest from radio stations in the USA, Canada and Australia."

And he added: "This single just might be this year's Rage Against The Machine."

Tweet

This article appeared in Border Telegraph 16 Nov 10

Post a comment

Your Comment:

Registered users log in here

Username or email

Password

If you are registered with us, you can login here. If you are not registered, do so now.
Once logged in you wont have to complete word verification each time you post.

Prefer not to register?

Screen Name *required

Email (not displayed) *required

Usernames must be 4 - 20 characters. Registration only takes a few minutes. Registered users can also take part in competitions and other features of the site.

Word Verification:
Enter the text as shown.

Return to the main index, get more from this section or browse our What's On archives.

Follow @bordertelegraph