Debut Single – I Think They Call This Love
Released – 17th July 24
Review by Linda McDermott
Elvis may have left the building, but he has re entered it in the shape of Elliot James Reay who is bringing back that 50’s, 60’s sound to the masses. Make no mistake, he is destined for stardom across the globe as he fills a void left by the King for so many people, who love the nostalgia of that era.
If I tell you that he has had over 10 million views and 650,000 likes on Tik Tok just for the teaser for this track it gives you a sense of how much people have been craving for some one to take up Elvis’s mantle and run with it.
Elliot James Reay is a 22-year-old from Bury, near Manchester, who channels the timeless sounds of Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison and Billy Fury for the present day. After organically building 3 million followers and millions of views across social media, Elliot now introduces himself to an even wider audience as he shares his debut single ‘I Think They Call This Love’.
This track will transport listeners to a bygone era of classic romance and smooth charm. With a velvety voice, and an image to match, Elliot James Reay evokes a time where women swooned, and men tried their hardest to have the same cool exterior of a man they just couldn’t compete with. The rich orchestration and beautiful melodies of this track capture the essence of this era, this will not only spark a resurgence of nostalgic appreciation but also establish him as a contemporary heartthrob poised for a remarkable career. His undeniable talent and striking looks promise to make waves not only on the music scene, but I can see him following the path of his predecessor into film, reigniting a flame that has been smouldering for decades. Close your eyes while listening, and you’re instantly transported back in time. Elliot James Reay will bridge the past and present and I can’t see how he will fail with his inspiring and nostalgic music.
Elliot says, “Growing up with the sounds of Elvis, Roy Orbison, and Billy Fury really shaped my love for music. I’ve been lucky to share that passion over the last couple of years on social media with over 3 million amazing fans. After a year in the studio finding my own voice and sound, I’m excited to finally release my debut single, ‘I Think They Call This Love’. This song means a lot to me, and I hope you’ll find your own connection to it.”
Elliot has spent much of the last 18 months travelling, taking him across Southeast Asia before busking in Australia and then working in Los Angeles with Grammy-winning collaborators such as The Stereotypes (Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, Beyonce). Expect more new music from him in the coming months, with even bigger things planned for 2025.
All I can say is, watch this space ………
Video
I Think They Call This Love https://youtu.be/MxfbUPpwDlw?si=JTj9E1cQdSrZCJsS
You can find out more about Elliot James Reay on the following
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elliotjamesreay?igsh=NGw0MDNsOWx4dGRu
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElliotJReay
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ElliotJamesReay
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotjamesreay/video/7387414231143992609?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7394037778642732577
Lyrics:
They say, you know when you know
So, let’s face it, you had me at hello
Hesitation never helps How could this be anything anything else
When all I dream of is your eyes
All I long for is your touch
And darling something tells me that’s enough mmm
You can say that I’m a fool
And I don’t know very much
But I think they call this love
One smile, one kiss, two lonely hearts is all that it takes,
Now baby you’re on my mind, every night, every day
Good vibrations getting loud
How could this be anything anything else
When all I dream of is your eyes
All I long for is your touch
And darling something tells me that’s enough mmm
You can say that I’m a fool
And I don’t know very much
But I think they call this love
Oh, I think they call this love What could this be?
Between you and me
All I dream of is your eyes
All I long for is your touch
And darling something tells me that’s enough mmm
You could say that I’m a fool
And I don’t know very much
But I think they call
Oh, I think they call
Yes, I think they call
This Love This Love
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