Wilberforce - Patricia O

"Patricia O" is the first track from the forthcoming album, recorded almost as an afterthought, and added due to popular demand.

"Patricia" was one of the first collaborations between me (Mark) and Melody Spires after first meeting many years ago. It was initially re-recorded in 2006, and intended as a standalone track while the next album was being put together.

However the recording continued into quite a production. Not only did we add a ukelele and an accordion, but a whole string section, (later re-recorded and improved upon using a hybrid of classical and folk styles). The 36 piece orchestra was all played by Melody herself!! Ian Escario provided the drums...

It was well liked among friends and greeted with a smile, so we stuck it on the album. We also thought it would make a great summer offering too.

The video was filmed in Abbey Wood, London. Melody came up with the storyline and directed it, our friend Steve Lake filmed it, and I (Mark) edited and finished it up. We had a lot of fun putting it together!!

It's possibly the jolliest Wilberforce tune we've recorded so far. But what do you think?

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