Newton Faulkner re-images Christmas classic ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ featuring Cat Rea
Just when you think Newton Faulkner couldn’t be even more iconic, he reimagines one of the best Christmas song’s going.
Known for his folk-rock songwriting and innovative percussive style, Newton Faulkner is best described as an effortless performer.
Back with inspiring new rendition of Christmas classic ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ featuring Cat Rea, Newton and Cat’s voices work in harmony through the track.
Speaking about the new release, Newton shares, “I got together with Cat, Niece of Chris Rea to make a new version of ‘Driving Home For Christmas’ that is true to the song but also brings it up to update production-wise.
One of the biggest challenges was the, often cut, instrumental section which turned out to be my favourite bit in the end.
The finished thing is exactly what I wanted it to be, a Christmas song that I have always loved with a tonne of fresh, modern production twists and stunning vocals from Cat Rea.”
Cat Rea adds, “When I was approached by Newton to record a new version of Driving Home For Christmas, I was really excited to see how it could be different because I have heard it covered so many times and none of the versions have nailed the middle part of the song.
After arranging the song I am so happy with what we produced.”
It’s acceptable to start listening to Christmas songs – and you heard it here first.
