The brand new single, Love You In Colour, comes out in all digital music stores on April 7th 2017.
The new single, which was co written with Charlene Michael and Anne Marie Shevlin, tells the story about becoming a Dad for the first time. it's keep to my retro soul roots by having shades of Al Green and Bobby Womack to it.
Pre order from one of the links below:-
The brand new single, "Love You In Colour" is track of the day on the music site.com.
Click here to see the review of the song, where they call me "an artist to be celebrated".
Love You in Colour is now available for pre order on iTunes, Amazon and Google Play and is available worldwide from April 7th.
We have written the new single, with an album in progress for next year. It's a great tune called "Love You In Colour" and I need your help to get it out there.
I'm crowdfunding this release and there are loads of great rewards up for grabs. First copy of the single on download or CD, live acoustic gigs, lunch with me and even the chance to appear in the video.
Just visit http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/love-you-in-colour-recording-the-next-single to make your pledge.
With your help, hopefully we can get this out there for early February time.
Thanks, Jamie x
I'm starting a weekly Spotify playlist featuring some of my favourite tunes of the moment. it wil be a mix of old and new, some friends and a cheeky little track from me too.
Here's the track listing and the stories behind the choices:-
Will Simms - Chariot
I saw Will speak at a songwriting conference a couple of weekends ago and his energy was immense. You could feel his passion from 6 rows back. Chariot is just a buzzing dance song that will make you smile.
2Play - She's Got That Vibe
This was one of my fav tunes from back in the day and I'm a sucker for a cheeky little remix. This is another one which will get your energy levels rising.
Nevada - The Mack
Another 90s remix with the man, Mark Morrison. Energetic nostalgia that just puts a smile on my face.
Charles Bradley - Changes
This guy is such an inspiration. Didn't get his first record deal until he was in his 60s. Has a voice that is just dripping in funk. It took me nearly the whole song before I realised it was a cover of the Ozzy Osbourne track. Just beautiful.
Frankie Valli - The Night
A Northern Soul classic. Being an adopted Wiganer, some Northern Soul had to get in. I love the bass line to this, I'm as happy singing along to that as I am to the words.
Stevie Wonder - Loves In Need
With everything going on around the world today, the message of this song is even more potent. Remember that you solve more with honey than you do with vinegar.
Queen feat David Bowie - Under Pressure
With it being the 25th anniversary of Freddie Mercury's death, I had to put a Queen tune in as they were one of my favourite bands growing up. The bass line on this song and the mix of vocal from Freddie and David make this a proper tune. Not bad for an afternoon jam in Switzerland.
Jamie Reeves - Let's Get Married
My playlist so it should have one of my songs!! The song about my wedding to my wife, seems apt to put this in seeing that child number 3 is due in the next few weeks.
Bruno Mars - Chunky
Loving Bruno's new album, this is one of my favourite tunes from it. If you're enjoying it too check out some 80s rare groove albums and expand your musical horizons.
Danny Boyle - Need Your Love
I met Danny earlier this year at a songwriting bootcamp and he is an amazing young talent. Over the next few years you will be hearing a lot more from him. This is his new single and I'm giving you a chance to be ahead of the curve ;)
Toots & The Maytals - 54-46 Was My Number
This is just a proper tune, the beginning when he rings out those vocals. Magic. Nod your head like the churchill dog.
Cookin On 3 Burners - This Girl
The original version before Kungs got his hands on it. The brass section is just delicious and Kylie's voice just melts on top of it. Think of this song like a luxury hot chocolate with lots of melted cream and marshmallows.
Check out the songs here https://open.spotify.com/user/fredshrew/playlist/4XPrsv2Bxb8OXzMxJubn0y
Last week I had the pleasure of being on Michelle Ward's morning show on the Brentwood based Phoenix FM.
Me and Primark Dayve (listen to the interview) as he is now known as, chatted and played 3 songs, all in an acoustic Live Lounge style. We sang Let's Get Married and We You Still Love Me Tomorrow from the album Believe, and did a cover of DNCE's Toothbrush.
To listen to the whole interview, just click on this link.
Enjoy
Big thanks to the team at The Songwriting Academy and Luc Floreani for inviting me to play at this festival.
Had a blast doing a 30 minute set of songs from my album "Believe" and a couple of covers.
Check out this version of "Just Seventeen" below.
Enjoy...