Listen To Emeli Sandé’s New Single, ‘Sparrow’
‘Sparrow’ is described as "a deeply rousing call to action, an anthem of strength with a drumbeat and a gospel choir."
‘Sparrow’ is the much-anticipated new single from Emeli Sandé. It’s out now through Virgin/EMI and you can hear it below.
More than a household name and with one of the most recognisable voices in pop, soul and R&B, she’s the singer-songwriter who knows the unsteady time we’re in and is back with a single to uplift and inspire.
In this time of low self-esteem and shaken identity, ‘Sparrow’ offers courage and hope. It’s a deeply rousing call to action, an anthem of strength with a drumbeat and a gospel choir that complements the urgency of Sandé’s message.
It was in writing ‘Sparrow’ that Sandé was able to sit by herself; no producers, no collaborators, and bring to life a striking first line that had been in her mind for years, “I got wind beneath my wings, I think this time I’m gonna make it to morning” begins ‘Sparrow’, a slow-building, sparse piano melody that grows into a melodious, powerful anthem with a soaring vocal. The process, and the freedom that came with it Sandé says, was “spiritual.”
With over 340 million video views, 19 million singles sold including 3 number one UK singles and over 6 million albums, Sande has dominated the music industry and captured the heart of the Nation. Her debut album Our Version Of Events released in 2012 was the biggest selling album of that year and the second biggest of 2013. The record broke the chart record for the most consecutive weeks inside the Top 10, breaking the 50-year record previously held by The Beatles.
The Aberdonian has won numerous accolades including 4 x Brit Awards (Critics Choice, Best Album and Female Solo twice, most recently in 2017 for her second album, ‘Long Live the Angels) and in 2018 was awarded an MBE for services to Music.
Having initially made her mark as a songwriter in the UK urban scene via acts such as Wiley, Wretch 32 and Chipmunk, the multi-instrumentalist’s solo success saw her became a highly sought-after writer for an array of international acts. Sandé has written and co-written tracks for everyone from Alicia Keys, Rihanna (aongside her friend, the producer Naughty Boy) and Katy Perry. She’s also performed at both the opening and closing ceremonies of the London Olympics and at the White House for Barack Obama.
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