In a reflective narrative, the artist shares experiences of creating music during a lonely summer in London. Inspired by uplifting songs, they sought to create a joyful piece without concern for commercial expectations. Collaborations with notable artists like Kirsty MacColl and David McAlmont unfolded organically, showcasing the creative process and the excitement of musical experimentation. Anecdotes about unsuccessful meetings with Morrissey highlight the unpredictability of the music industry. Ultimately, the focus remained on capturing the essence of happiness reflected in their work.
It was a lonely time, but a lovely summer and I decided to do something uplifting and joyous. I wanted to make a piece of music that gave me the buzz those songs did.
I didn’t want to worry about an album or sleeve artwork or how the video was going to go. I just wanted people to hear the song and feel like the sun had come out.
After she went her own way, Geoff Travis at Rough Trade played the demo to Morrissey, who asked for a meeting... A week later, I got a letter from him that just said: Dear Bernard, I'm sorry, I can't.
During his first song, the drummer Makoto Sakamoto came on and started smashing the shit out of his drums it was the greatest sound I'd ever heard.
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