Ed Davey makes bid for Christmas Number 1 with young carers' choir
It's a cause close to the Lib Dem leader's heart
Last updated 3rd Dec 2024
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey is looking to take on the likes of Mariah Carey and Wham! in a bid to secure this year's Christmas Number 1, all in the name of charity. He features on Bath Philharmonia Young Carers’ Choir's new song 'Love Is Enough' — which hopes to raise funds for young carers.
It's a cause very close to the politician's heart, after he cared for his mum as a youngster. The song, which was released on 28th November, was written by six young carers in tribute to the responsibilities they face and the people they care for.
Watch 'Love Is Enough' by the Bath Philharmonia Young Carers' Choir featuring Ed Davey...
Ed is thought to be the first ever politician to go for the top spot in the Christmas music charts. He said:
“When I heard the opening lyrics to ‘Love is Enough’ - 'every second we have left is worth a thousand others' - they struck home and meant so much.
“It was a joy to spend time with this amazing group of young carers, to see their incredible talents, energy and love. With the wonderful Bath Philharmonia, they have created something that I’m sure will strike a chord not only with other young carers - often invisible in our communities - but also with all carers and families.
“I hope people take some time this Christmas to think about this amazing group of people who look after their loved ones from such an early age. This time of year is tough for all carers, particularly young ones - let's put them in the spotlight.”
Bath Philharmonia’s Music Director, Jason Thornton, said:
“When creating Love is Enough, the young carers shared a profound message: love is everywhere, even when it’s taken for granted. They wanted to remind us all that, no matter who or where you are, there is always someone out there for you.
“Ed Davey, drawing on his own lived experience as a young carer, has shown these remarkable young people that they are seen, valued, and not alone. By downloading Love is Enough, you’ll help Bath Phil expand its work with isolated young carers across the UK, offering them the chance to share their stories and find hope through the transformative power of music.”
The writers of ‘Love is Enough’ met with other young carers from Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Dorset in Bath last month to record the song with a full orchestra, 20 singers and the Liberal Democrat Leader.
All money raised from streams and downloads of the charity single will go to the Carers Trust and Bath Phil.
Now take our Christmas lyrics quiz...
Lyrics...
Guess the song from these lyrics, and then scroll down for the answers:
1) "This year, to save me from tears I'll give it to someone special."
2) "Let the Christmas spirit ring, later we'll have some pumpkin pie."
3) "Santa Claus won't make me happy with a toy on Christmas Day."
4) "You know that sweet Santa Clause is on the way."
5) "Feed the world."
6) "I've got 5 more nights until you're next to me, 4 more days of being lonely."
7) "So this is Xmas and what have you done."
8) "Look to the future now, It's only just begun."
9) "You were handsome, you were pretty, Queen of New York City."
10) "Eat, drink and be merry, come along with me."
11) "Baby if you've got to go away, don't think I could take the pain."
12) "Soon the bells will start and the thing that'll make 'em ring is the carol that you sing."
13) "I sing this song to pass the time away, driving in my car."
14) "Snow is falling all around me."