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SEIZE THE DAY

by Elliott Henshaw

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Composed by Elliott Henshaw with Lyrics by Miranda Wilford, Seize The Day was written in memory of Elliott's mum who passed away in the April of 2020. All proceeds of the song will go to East Cheshire Hospice where Helen Henshaw was so well cared for in her final weeks.
All of the musicians involved knew Helen and gave their time for free. They are some of the finest musicians in the UK who play with the likes of Duran Duran, Leo Sayer, The Brand New Heavies, Jane McDonald, Beverley Knight and Joss Stone.

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SEIZE THE DAY

We try to fight the winds of change at every bend
Can’t predict where blessings start or where another life may end
As I hold your loving hand and we end this dance , won’t miss the chance for me to say, as you drift away

You’ve given me the study path that I walk upon
You showed me how to be a force to reckon with when hope was gone
So standing here I grab my breath, hold my head up high, show you I will fly and thanks to you we’ll seize the day

Thanks to you we’ll seize the day,
Grab life with both hands, don’t let love go astray
Thanks to you we’ll seize the day
And I won’t lose my way

Never thought I’d understand if a heart could mend
But when your world is torn apart there’s a hero there to be your friend
I’m honouring your bravery, the humble strength you showed to me
And thanks to you, we’ll seize the day

Thanks to you we’ll seize the day
The music of life will go on while we play
Thanks to you we’ll seize the day
I won’t lose my way

You set the bar so high to be strong
I’ll turn every dark night into bright dawn
Your legacy will live on with every beat that I play
You’re just a heartbeat away

I look up at the stars above and you nurse my soul
Your gentle kiss reminded me to accept the things I can’t control
I’ll carry on your light and grace, with each success I’ll see your face
And thanks to you we’ll seize the day

Thanks to you we’ll see is the day
Grab life with both hands, don’t let love go astray
Thanks to you we’ll seize the day
And the music of life will go on while we play

Thanks to you we’ll seize the day
Grab life with both hands don’t let love go astray
Thanks to you we’ll seize the day
And I won’t lose my way.

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released December 15, 2020
Music by Elliott Henshaw
Lyrics by Miranda Wilford
Arrangement by Simon Niblock
Mixed & Produced by Chris Traves
Vocals - Miranda Wilford
Saxophone - Simon Willescroft
Piano - Matt Steele
Guitar - James Pusey
Bass - Richard Hammond
Drums - Elliott Henshaw
Percussion - Elliott Henshaw/Chris Traves

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Elliott Henshaw London, UK

Elliott has been an in demand drummer for many years now working with artists and bands that include; Shirley Bassey, John Lord, Paul Anka, Michael Ball, Jane McDonald, Tony Christie, David Benoit, Russell Watson, Tony Hadley, The BBC Big Band, The Drifters, Gwen Dickie, Georgie Fame, Bob Mintzer, Mike Stern, Eric Marienthal, Beverley knight and Phil Collins.
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