Sam Fender releases Christmas song with a heartfelt meaning

Sam Fender has released a Christmas song in the lead up to the festive season. Although many Brits normally crack out the tinsel from the 1st December, many of us are getting into the spirit much earlier this year, because... Well, why not?

It's not just any song, either. Sam has chosen to perform a cover of 'Winter Song' by local Geordie band Lindisfarne, a song that's close to his heart.

LISTEN: Sam Fender - 'Winter Song'

Taking to Instagram to announce the song, Sam wrote, 'I’m so excited to share this with you, I’ve recorded a cover of ‘winter song’ by Alan Hull, for those who don’t know him, Alan was the main writer in the band Lindisfarne (certified Geordie legends).

'I wanted to do a Christmas song, I wanted it to be close to my home and my heart. For me the words are more relevant this year than ever, Christmas won’t be the same for a lot of people this year, that’s why I picked this song. Alan truly was one of the most fantastic and underrated writers of his time, I hope I’ve done it justice, I’m really proud of it.'

Sam performed at one of the first socially distanced concerts earlier in the year after lockdown restrictions eased.

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