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Love is a Many Splendored Thing
I’ve haven’t sang for a year, so it’s been hard to pick up the microphone again after so long. It feels weird and I wasn’t sure if my
The other side of Covid-19
It’s hard to believe my last show was in February, and since lockdown began and cancellations started coming in thick and fast, I haven’t felt much enthusiasm for
Sound Limiters – Read this before booking your venue
One thing I dread as a singer is having to perform at venues with sound limiting restrictions. It’s like asking Lewis Hamilton to qualify, but to look out
Christmas at Chester Cathedral
One of my singing highlights has to be singing at Chester Cathedral as part of their Christmas concerts season. The place looks so magical with beautifully lit Christmas
Another Tear Falls
Throughout my singing career I’ve always tried to use the best backing tracks available. Most of them aren’t great, which is why I’ll try and make my own.
It’s Raining Today
Like so many I’m sure, I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear about Scott’s passing. His music really did change my life and inspired me to become
Scott & Matt
When I appeared on Stars in their Eyes back in 2002, I was given a video to help me practice my Scott Walker tribute and it contained this
Double Wedding
Yesterday’s gig was a brilliant one for me. Not only was I booked to sing at an evening reception, I was also capturing the day as their official
The Impossible Dream
My recording of The Impossible Dream. So many have covered this, including Matt Monro, Scott Walker and probably the most famous, and in my opinion, the best being
Quiet Nights & Quiet Stars
I love Antonio Carlos Jobim stuff, especially when the likes of Sinatra and Andy Williams sang it. Anyway, this is my take on the very beautiful Quiet Nights
You Raise Me Up
It’s not every day I share the stage with a world-class singer. Rachael Russell is an international soprano who I had the pleasure of working with on Saturday
Matt Monro Tribute – This Is The Life
Another one of me faves, Mr Matt Monro. I love singing Matt’s stuff and this is one I recorded in one take back in 2012. I posted it on to YouTube where it’s had over 3,400 views and lots of nice compliments.
My Matt tribute always features as part of my crooner legends tribute show. I hope I do him some justice.
Thanks for listening and hope it sounds okay.
Mikey Powell x
Swing Singer & Crooner Legends Tribute Sings Matt Monro
