British singer-songwriter Hamish revisits the enduring appeal of “Singing In My Soul,” an affectionate folk song originally featured on his 1999 debut album, Picture In My Bag. Produced by Les Penning, known for his work with Mike Oldfield, the track pairs warmly strummed acoustics and heartfelt delivery with a timeless romantic glow that has made it a favorite at weddings and other celebrations.

A timeless-sounding acoustic warmth emanates right away, with those steady strums quickly accompanied by Hamish’s radiant lead presence: “Picking me up, and down. Spinning me round, and round.” A clearly smitten quality emanates from the lyricism, descriptive in the “can feel you falling into my arms” adoration and ensuing “I got you singing in my soul” proclamation. The further descriptions of love’s ultimate power, able to take “away all my pain” and “bringing the sun through the rain,” continue its affecting glow.

The second half consumes in its familiarly inviting, ongoing use of acoustic guitar and emotionally gripping performance. The calming bass-laden infusion following the “I can feel you calling my name” line is riveting and wonderfully atmospheric, while the ensuing beckoning “so sing on” is repeated in lovable form as strings enter the mix. It’s easy to hear why Hamish’s “Singing In My Soul” is such a beloved track, and a staple at events like weddings, with its affectionate folk sound and collective, hymn-like qualities.

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The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Indie Folk.

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