The John Williams Syndicate return with the brilliant new single ‘Never Want To Be Without You’. This release is a new version of the song from the highly acclaimed album ‘Out of Darkness’ with Amber Prothero and Slicko Dicaprio. 

John Williams has had a career where he’s signed and/or produced The Housemartins, The Proclaimers, Robert Plant, Simple Minds, Debbie Harry, Blancmange and Beth Nielsen Chapman? He brings all of that experience to the fantastic album from his Syndicate, which continues to receive grand praise:

“Williams has been able to call on the cream of his heavyweight friends to make a very pleasing album. A debut more than worth the wait”. Record Collector

“An excellent offering utilizing the vocal talents of some of those he’s worked with. The song writing is of the highest quality. A very enjoyable listen”. Maverick Mag.

"10 well-crafted songs sumptuous melodies, intricate arrangements, sensuous phrasing & sparkling instrumentation". ‘Out Of Darkness’ has an essential pop-rock feel that will surely be embraced with open arms by BBC Radio 2, but has a potentially wider appeal”. 4**** Get Ready To Rock”

After the success of 'New Flag' (with Petula Clark) on radio, The John Williams Syndicate’s new release – ‘Never Want To Be Without You’ – is available from the 19th of November. Whilst the debut single featured the familiar tones of Petula Clark, this new single introduces two young musicians: Amber Prothero and Slicko DiCaprio, and includes brilliant contributions by Jane Burgess (violin) Mike Allen (bass) and Pete Marshall (drums). A classic pop track reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac, from the excellent album - 'Out of Darkness'.

Out of Darkness

Never Want To Be Without You (Kingsbridge Mix)

One year on from their debut collaboration for the sensational ‘New Flag’ single, The John Williams Syndicate and Petula Clark return with the brilliant ‘Luminescent’. This release is a new version of the song from the highly acclaimed album ‘Out of Darkness’.
John Williams has had a career where he’s signed and/or produced The Housemartins, The Proclaimers, Robert Plant, Simple Minds, Debbie Harry, Blancmange and Beth Nielsen Chapman. He brings all of that experience to the fantastic album from his Syndicate, which appeared on several ‘Best of 2021’ listings, and continues to receive grand praise:
“Williams has been able to call on the cream of his heavyweight friends to make a very pleasing album. A debut more than worth the wait”. Record Collector

“An excellent offering utilizing the vocal talents of some of those he’s worked with. The song writing is of the highest quality. A very enjoyable listen”.  Maverick Mag.

"10 well-crafted songs sumptuous melodies, intricate arrangements, sensuous phrasing & sparkling instrumentation". ‘Out Of Darkness’ has an essential pop-rock feel that will surely be embraced with open arms by BBC Radio 2, but has a potentially wider appeal”. 4**** Get Ready To Rock.
 
After the achievements of 'New Flag' (with Petula Clark) on radio, The John Williams Syndicate’s new release sees a renewal of that enduring relationship, and is available from the 25th of February. Whilst the debut single received airplay across local, national, and international broadcasters, ‘Luminescent’ is poised for even more success. Featuring a beautiful and haunting vocal, this recording showcases pop songwriting at its finest.

Luminescent

How do you top off a four year run where you’ve produced four Top Four albums, including – oh yes! – a Number One?

A career where you’ve signed and/or produced The Housemartins, The Proclaimers, Robert Plant, Simple Minds, Debbie Harry, Blancmange and Beth Nielsen Chapman?

A four-decade career where you were once, briefly but gloriously, Brian Brando, lesser-known brother of, y’know, that guy, in the cult band The Brians, whose lament ‘My Brother’s Famous’ found traction with Brians everywhere.

Well, you might finally step out front and make a record in your own name. After all, what’s 40 years between friends – particularly when one of those friends is Petula Clark. And that’s just what John Williams has done.

‘New Flag’ is a song for our time; a song of hope; about adapting to new circumstances; holding onto hope; appreciating the simpler things, the constants in your life.

The video that accompanies ‘New Flag’ is a joyous shot in the arm of young and old(er) artists, playing and singing their hearts out. Petula Clark looks and sounds amazing, and John Williams doesn’t sound bad…

It was shot by Andy McConnell, whose last music video was for Blancmange’s ‘Living On The Ceiling’ in 1982. The same Andy McConnell who is now a regular on Antiques Roadshow, not for his knowledge of pop music, but as a connoisseur of glass.

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