The Grand Cru release new single - "17"

CARDIFF, Wales - Oct. 30, 2024 - PRLog -- International songwriting team The Grand Cru (comprising of Welsh and American talent) have a brand new single waiting to be embraced by the listeners entitled, "17" (featuring The Grand Cru member Darren Parry on lead vocal duties) which comes from their 8 track album... 'September 11 – Music To Heal Your Soul'.

This catchy, upbeat, Country/Americana influenced track was co-written between 3 well known Welsh male singer/songwriters and a sassy, female US songwriter. The Grand Cru includes... ex Jesus Christ Superstar lead, Steve Balsamo (who's written for Slash, Meatloaf, Cliff Richard) and ex member of The Story's and Balsamo/Deighton. Also on 'The Cru' is multi-award winning Welsh singer/songwriter Darren Parry, who's a former UK Songwriting Contest winner, Billboard, Unisong, ISSA and USA Song Of The Year award winner (who's co-written with The Korgis, Dan and Laura Curtis and others). The third Welshman is Rhondda's multi-talented Lee Gilbert who is an acclaimed singer /actor. His 25 yr career has spanned from Theatre, Radio and TV work which runs alongside his very busy music career.

The fourth member and brainchild of 'The Cru' is Florida based Bonnie Skop, who's family has a long history in music; including her Dad managing Ted Nugent and Bob Seger in their early days! The Grand Cru get their name from the French words... meaning "a wine of the most superior grade". These songwriters are certainly that!

Darren says... "Steve, Lee, Bonnie and I wrote "17" predominantly on Zoom over the last 6 months or so, we wanted it to have an all American kinda feel to it". Darren continues... "we wanted to write something that encapsulated the excitement and emotion of falling in love as a teenager, reminiscing about a time gone by when love captured your heart and the emotions of youth".

"17" is the second single from their album following on from..."I Was There" which was shown on the big screen for the National Guard (EANGUS) 9/11 Remembrance Gala at The One World Trade Centre building in New York on 11th Sept this year for a star - studded event, hosted by Kelsey Grammer (Frasier).

"17" has used an array of talent including Al Steele of Shabbey Road Studios on production/recording duties. Further recording/mixing took place at Sonic One Studios with the fantastic Tim Hamill. The song features special guest Pete Riley (guitar/mandolin). Pete is a talented singer/songwriter/guitarist in his own right and plays in US star Edwin McCain's touring band as well as being part of Balsamo/Collins/Riley. Darren perfectly showcases his almost 4 octave vocal range with depth and control with sublime backing harmonies by Darren, Steve, Lee and Al Steele.

http://youtube.com/shorts/qSUddTIQTC4

"17" is out everywhere on Nov 8th!