From a Herefordshire Ruin to New Zealand's Charts: Hamish's Enduring Wedding Song

Some songs take decades to find their true audience, quietly building a second life long after their original release. "Singing In My Soul," out today, is an original single from Hamish's 1999 debut album Picture In My Bag, produced by the legendary Les Penning, best known for his work with Mike Oldfield. The track became a hit on New Zealand's folk charts during Hamish's travels there and was later synced to a major television programme, a reach that far outstripped its quiet origins. Recorded in the atmospheric setting of Hatfield Court, a rambling, half-ruined Herefordshire mansion, the song captures a raw, authentic energy created by local musicians gathered in an ancient oak-panelled drawing room with an old wood-fired Aga for company. That beloved track has remained a staple at weddings and events ever since its original release, testament to its enduring appeal and the genuine connection it continues to create with listeners.