A very simple video - I just want the lyric to tell the story. I wrote most of the words whilst bobbing about in the Bay of Naples back in July 2016.

I came up with the idea for a new song whilst trying to decide whether to keep or bin an old pair of boots. Not sure, but maybe it’s just about life since coronavirus took over the world. Hopefully, I’ll get back in the studio sometime and it will feature on 'Then & Now 3'.

Day 70 self-isolating: My latest video featuring my lockdown chum, Emu. He’s now starred in 7 of my music videos and he’s pretty proud of his diverse performances. For his latest role he has stayed in the shadows.

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One of the many changes brought about by the Coronavirus lockdown was the curtailing of live music and the closing of recording studios. I normally do all my recordings in a professional studio, where I have the luxury of a talented engineer, who does all the leg work, contributes to the creative process and helps get the best out of me and my songs.

During Lockdown I've written two songs expressing my views on this strange new world and recorded them on my iPhone using GarageBand. This was quite fiddly, with just the phone screen available for all the editing work. Simon Farmer produced two fab saxophone parts and sent them over. I mixed the finished recordings and forwarded them to Kevin Jones, who kindly mastered them ready for release.

Day 60 self-isolating: Another hot one! Here’s my latest video outing with Emu and friends! I wrote this song during the first week of lockdown and have just recorded it, using GarageBand on my iPhone. Thanks to Simon for the cool sax part and Kevin for mastering it. Stay safe and keep cool. x

Day 50 self-isolating: The big 50 and it’s bloody cold & windy. What to do? I know, let’s make another film with Emu and Panyan! I recorded ‘View from a window’ 6-years ago with Kevin Jones, but it seemed an ideal song for today. Stay safe and here’s to the next 50 days looking out from my window. x

I shot this video with Emu for my song about lockdown. The music was recorded on my iPhone using GarageBand. Simon also used GB to do his sax part, which is really cool and I'm pretty chuffed with the whole thing. I wanted to capture the essence of this new world in a song. I've now spent 6-weeks in lockdown, some of which has been great and well, there's the other bit and all the uncertainty about tomorrow! Give me back, my old normality. Stay safe and listen to the saxophone. x

I met Danny on the local live music scene some years back and along with performing, he used to produce a piece of art each evening featuring all the performers. He’s recorded a cover of my song, 'Cry' for his You Tubes site, which I really enjoyed listening to. It’s kind of cool hearing someone else’s interpretation of one of my songs - it gave me a buzz.

Day 28 self-isolating - my lucky number! I spent the whole day making this film with Emu and some props. Lots of practical and technical problems, but I’m pleased I got there. Warning: the song contains the word ‘sex’ and a naughty swear word, both are essential to tell the story! Do give it a view and feed the emu. x

Day 20 self-isolating and it was time for another film featuring me & Emu. Method acting required, beard off, just a dark tash left to create that 1970’s racing car driver look. After a search of cupboards and dark places, some suitable props were sourced and then we shot it all in one take. Exhausting, but fun. What next for emu? Keep watching. x

With the coronavirus lockdown in full swing, I found myself at home in glorious isolation. Looking round the house for inspiration, I found my old emu, who’s been with me for about 50 years. After some tough negotiations, he agreed to star in the video for 'Born grumpy' - I get a cameo role, along with a few random props. Kevin has done a brilliant job with the music - I hope you enjoy it.

Using a recipe from a very old cook book and with Heather providing the hands and bespoke finger nails we made the perfect chocolate mousse. Watch to the very end for a blooper!