David Brooks, a 70-year-old musician from Bury, England, has released a heartfelt single titled “I’m A Lad From Bury” in collaboration with The Musicmen. Written and produced by Trevor Carter at Empire Records in Melbourne, Australia, the song is a tribute to Brooksy’s deep connection to his hometown and his beloved Bury FC.
Brooksy’s journey began with his soccer career, starting at Bury FC, where he had the honour of playing against Sir Bobby Charlton at Gigg Lane. After a three-year contract to play for Ringwood City in Australia, Australia became his home, but his heart has never left Bury.
The Musicmen, led by Brooksy, gained significant attention across Australian television screens after their appearance on Hey Hey It’s Saturday’s Red Faces and the release of a top 20 album titled “What Can You Play” under Mushroom Records. They also performed at the Ashes Lunch break on The MCG & SCG and the Australian Music Awards with Will Smith, Terence Trent Derby & Kim Wilde.
“I’m A Lad From Bury” embodies Brooksy’s love for his hometown, with the hope of seeing Bury FC return to the football league. Brooksy expressed his sentiment, saying, “You Can Take The Lad Out Of Bury But Can’t Take Bury Out Of The Lad!”. Despite residing in Australia for 42 years, Brooksy still visits Bury each year.
“I’m A Lad From Bury” is now available for streaming on Spotify and for purchase on iTunes.
David Brooks, a 70-year-old musician from Bury, England, has released a heartfelt single titled “I’m A Lad From Bury” in collaboration with The Musicmen. Written and produced by Trevor Carter at Empire Records in Melbourne, Australia, the song is a tribute to Brooksy’s deep connection to his hometown and his beloved Bury FC.
The Musicmen, led by Brooksy, gained significant attention across Australian television screens after their appearance on Hey Hey It’s Saturday’s Red Faces and the release of a top 20 album titled “What Can You Play” under Mushroom Records. They also performed at the Ashes Lunch break on The MCG & SCG and the Australian Music Awards with Will Smith, Terence Trent Derby & Kim Wilde.
The single captures Brooksy’s unwavering love for Bury and his hopes for the resurgence of Bury FC, with the aspiration of seeing them return to the football league someday. In his own words, Brooksy expressed, “You Can Take The Lad Out Of Bury But Can’t Take Bury Out Of The Lad!”. Despite residing in Australia for 42 years, he still visits Bury each year, highlighting his enduring connection to his hometown.
“I’m A Lad From Bury” by The Musicmen is now available for streaming on Spotify and for purchase on iTunes, allowing listeners to experience the heartfelt tribute to Bury and its football culture.
David Brooks, a 70-year-old musician from Bury, England, has released a single in collaboration with The Musicmen titled “I’m A Lad From Bury”. Written and produced by Trevor Carter at Empire Records in Melbourne, Australia, the track captures Brooksy’s deep connection to his hometown and his beloved Bury FC.
The Musicmen, led by Brooksy, have gained significant attention across Australian television screens, including a captivating performance on Hey Hey It’s Saturday’s Red Faces and the release of a top 20 album titled “What Can You Play” under Mushroom Records. They have also performed at the Ashes Lunch break on The MCG & SCG and the Australian Music Awards with Will Smith, Terence Trent Derby & Kim Wilde.
The single embodies Brooksy’s unwavering love for Bury and his hopes for the resurgence of Bury FC, with the aspiration of seeing them return to the football league someday. Brooksy expressed his sentiment, saying, “You Can Take The Lad Out Of Bury But Can’t Take Bury Out Of The Lad!” Despite living in Australia for 42 years, Brooksy still visits Bury each year, highlighting the enduring connection he holds with his roots.
“I’m A Lad From Bury” is now available for streaming on Spotify and for purchase on iTunes, allowing listeners to experience the heartfelt tribute to Bury and its football culture.
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