In my podcast interview with Marty Wilde a year ago, Marty promised a new album that would be the culmination of eight decades in music. The release of Running Together confirms that with a wide range of styles strongly embodied across its 15 songs. The title track shows his knack for classic pop is undimmed, seemlessly tying a 50s and 70s sound.
With musical and vocal support from Kim, Roxanne and Ricky, this is a family affair:
“This is the album I’ve always wanted to write,” explains Marty, “There’s a fresh batch of new studio recordings that I’m really proud off, which I’ve mingled with some poignant songs of mine from across my career. These depict my journey over the decades, it’s a musical slice of mine and my family’s history. I recorded this album with my youngest daughter Roxanne, as I wanted her to perform the songs that needed that special woman’s touch and were written especially for her.”
Running Together draws from new and old material with suprises including a superb remake of ‘Cambodia’ and an ageless ‘Love Me Love My Dog’.
Other gems from the master songwriter include the reggae of ‘So Light’, authentically 50s ‘Rockabilly Dreams’ and hook-laden ‘The Middle of Love’ (sung by Roxanne). More information can found at martywilde.com
