The Salvation Army Band Shelter from the Snow

Blossoms- Christmas Eve (Soul Purpose).

Released on Bonfire Night 2020, during a time where a country was transitioning and dealing with changes. Five lads from Stockport, along with the help of the Stockport Junior Voices Choir brought some feel good festive cheer. 

The band wrote the song ironically on the hottest day of the year, but it still managed to become Christmas classic. A modern take on the classic Christmas song, the band tapped into the themes of love and warmth associated with Christmas, a perfect anecdote for this time of year. At the time of release it highlighted the importance of Christmas for many people and the feel good nature of the holiday. Which for many was dampened by the pandemic.

Along with the song, the band released a short Christmas film. Featuring the tale of Roy the Rapid Reindeer (played by Lloyd Griffith) as well as having guest appearances from Rowetta and the rest of the band. The film showcases the band returning Roy, to Father Christmas and is both beautiful and hilarious. With jokes about Noel Gallagher, Cliff Richard and even a Wham cover! The film was a perfect accompaniment to a brilliant song.

It’s quickly become one of my favourites not only by the band, but also in the Christmas genre.

It would be unfair to write a post on this song without mentioning the other Christmas song Blossoms wrote, yes they wrote two! It's Going to be a Cold Winter, takes the Christmas song and flips the concept on its head. It talks about the mundane, things finding the end of the sellotape, keeping hold of receipts for gifts. The song doesn't take itself seriously and showcases a band having a laugh!

They are both brilliant songs in their own way!

Thank you for reading x