Emily Smith  ‘Songs for Christmas’ -Album of the Week 17 December 2016

This is Emily ’s seventh CD –‘ Songs For Christmas’  “Emily presents a beautifully crafted album of original and traditional material drawn from her folk background. Forgotten gems such as the ancient Scots ‘Christ Has My Hairt, Ay’ (lyrics trad/music Alan Reid) and the soulful traditional American ballad ‘Heard From Heaven Today’ feature alongside contemporary covers and popular carols.  Smith’s songwriting also features with two originals ‘Winter Song’ and the single ‘Find Hope’.”

 

Emily Smith / Jamie McClennan / Matheu Watson / Ross Hamilton – Co produced with her husband Jamie McClennan

 

Songs For Christmas Tracks

1. Find Hope
2. Christ Has My Hairt, Ay
3. Go Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
4. Heard From Heaven Today
5. Little Road To Bethlehem
6. Merry Christmas To All And Goodnight
7. The Blessings of Mary
8. Silent Night
9. Winter Song
10. Sand Will Find You
11. The Parting Glass
12. A Life That’s Good

Appearing in  Thornhill – Drumlanrig Castle on 18 th Dec at the end of her very successful December  tour
Jan 21 Belfast – Waterfront Hall
Jan 25 Dumfries – Easterbrook Hall
Jan 28 & 31  at Celtic Connections