2013-12-02



London, UK, December 2nd, 2013 - MassiveMusic London collaborated with The Most Radicalist Black Sheep Music at BBH London to create a heart rending cover of Billy Nicholls’ ‘I Can't Stop Loving You (Though I Try)’, for the Barclays Premier League ‘Love Is Tough’ commercial. After winning a 2013 ​Shots Award for the soundtrack (Best Use of Bespoke Music in a Commercial), the song has been released as a full-length single and is now available for download.

Highlighting the strength of the love between fans and their football teams, the words of the song ring true, bringing out the raw emotion within the Barclays Premier League ‘Love Is Tough’ commercial.

After winning a 2013 Shots Award for the soundtrack (Best Use of Bespoke Music in a Commercial), The Most Radicalist Black Sheep Music will now release a full-length version available for download from 02.12.13.

Samantha Whates is a London based singer-songwriter, who has performed at venues and festivals such as Union Chapel and Secret Garden Party, as well as collaborated with the likes of Blue Rose Code and Chris Coco. Samantha's self-released debut album ‘Dark Nights Make For Brighter Days’ has enjoyed both critical acclaim and radio play from BBC 6Music. MassiveMusic producer Roscoe Williamson says of Samantha, ‘Her vocal performance is so touching and really encapsulates the heart wrenching feelings real Barclays Premier League football fans feel week in, week out’.

This release is certainly one for fans of true love songs and fans of the Barclays Premier League alike. 

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