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This terrific uptempo Christmas song is from River's first album, Praise Him in the Streets, published some time around the turn of the century.
In this short song, Sue McLellan combines River's choral skills with the tempo and melody that are typical of her song-writing. Enjoy the song and may we wish you a very joyful Christmas 2022.
The photo is from River performing live in 2004 with Sue closest to the camera.
This autumn was, incredibly, the 50th anniversary of the release of the single Light Up the Fire. On the Parchment Tribute site Facebook page, we asked for memories of the release. The memories that were shared included some from people closely associated with the band. Here are their stories:
Dixie Dean, who worked with the band, said: "Seems like another lifetime ago. Still remember my first trip out with the band in the trusty Transit van they had. We went down the M6 and M1 and exited around Newport Pagnell. I remember not judging the speed too well on reaching the roundabout and feeling like we were on 2 wheels!"
Brian said: "I remember Keith Rycroft singing it to me for the first time, in a church hall in Liverpool!"
He went on: "He did it solo just for me! We were in The Gospel Messengers together for some years, but this occasion was in preparation for a mixed-media production in our church. These led into the formation of 'Roundabout Releases' in Liverpool with Ian Sparks and Alan Godson."
Steve said: "Trinity Folk including John & Sue were forerunners of Parchment while Keith was in Dovetail. My brother once guested on bongos when TF(Trinity Folk) supported Larry Norman in Liverpool in early 1972"
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