New Music
On the 30th of May 2024, award-winning singer songwriter Sandra Godley OBE released her first reggae gospel collaboration, a second remix of her self-penned song ‘My Darling’. The reggae version has a calm feel to it, with a mid-tempo, contemporary, reflective flow. Producer Stuart Green and Co-producer Keziah Job known as Hammond and Harmony productions are the creatives behind the project.
The story behind the Reggae remix
The idea for a remix came about in October 2022 when Sandra attended the International Music Summit in Seattle Washington, founded by Dr Carol Crawford. Co-producer Keziah Job heard the single at the summit and the inspiration came for the project, being Sandra’s first reggae track, she excitedly embraced the opportunity.
Media coverage
My Darling is a song about the pandemic losses originally released in August 2021 during the height of Covid 19, the song received media coverage on popular British television network ITV News among other media outlets. Other adaptions of the song include an Orchestral remix in December 2021, Sandra Godley has been involved in numerous charity work regarding grief, loss and hope, she performed My Darling (Reggae Remix) for the first time at the Godiva Festival on the 7th of July.
Inspiration behind the song
“I lost my aunt to Covid, none of our family were able to say goodbye to her. As a songwriter I struggled to put words to song and one day the words just came whilst I was using my computer. The words were like rain drops bouncing on my head which eventually caused me to be in floods of tears. Although I reflect on the journey of grief there is hope in the song with words such as”.
“I’m learning to live again”
“Grief won’t destroy me”
“Feel the depth of emotion with a remix that beautifully weaves sorrow and sound into a beacon of brighter days ahead”. – Sandra Godley OBE
Quotes from Dignitary and Industry Professionals
“Sandra’s passion radiates through her music bringing energy and emotion to abiding life-giving themes”. – Christopher Cocksworth, Dean of Windsor, former Bishop of Coventry
“Sandra has delivered one of the best British gospel albums in a long while”. – Cross Rhythms
“Audio Velvet”. – CMW
“Even hiding, in my corner, the pain still finds you” These are heartfelt words, delivered beautifully by Sandra Godley. This song touched the four corners of the Studio during the recording, and we pray it touches you too”. – Hammond and Harmony Productions
Stream/Download: https://songwhip.com/sandragodley/mydarlingreggaeremix