Country star Sue James
shines for Cancer Aid
Song co-written by patients and staff to raise
money for cancer charities worldwide.
“Shine is a wonderful project and deserves
maximum support.”
Ivan Lewis MP, then Health Minister
“I really enjoyed listening to Shine. It’s a very
poignant and positive song, and I wish it the
best of luck.”
Mark James, former Ryder Cup Captain
As part of her work with a Cancer support charity in Manchester
and St. Ann’s Hospice in Cheshire, Country singer Sue James started the patient support process
which culminated in the song Shine. Patients, families and staff helped write the song and helped themselves to
express their personal losses in an inspirational project.
As a lasting tribute to everyone involved, and in loving memory of one of the
patient-writers who has since died, the song has now been re-mastered to raise
funds for Cancer charities around the world.
Thanks to the Strongroom studios in
London, the legendary recording base for
music icons from Tom Jones, The Who and
Robin Gibbs to The Saturdays, Lily Allen and Kylie.
Thanks to Sue James, UK multi-nominated country star, co-author of ‘5 Stars and The Moon’ with Ray Wrinkler
(’Welcome To My World’ Jim Reeves); seven European top ten hits including two Number Ones; and
extensively toured with George Hamilton V, Charley Pride and Raymond Froggatt.
Sue’s already thinking about a follow up charity track ‘Call 911’ co-written in Nashville by Sue after an inspirational
visit with Mary Reeves (wife of the legendary Jim Reeves) and writer Ray Wrinkler.
“Shine is a beautiful piece
of music by any
standards, and does what
music does best; uplifts,
offers a feeling of hope,
and expresses the
pinnacle of what the
human spirit can do. Well
done and then some to
the writers of Shine.”
Bob Welch ex-
Fleetwood Mac, Capitol
Records Artist.
“Congratulations, what a wonderful
achievement. I know music can be
such a comfort.”
Sheila Hancock, Actress.
“The team have
listened to the song
and think it’s
wonderful. Thank
you!” MacMillan
Cancer Care
“We are delighted you have a link to donate
to us. Thanks to everyone involved with
the song, we are very grateful.” The
Prostate Cancer Charity
CD design donated by Avocado - with special thanks to Mark Eccles.f Roger.
“What an amazing
project. Remember
those we’ve lost and
raise money for
charity.”
CLIC Sargent
“The song is a wonderful piece of music
which will offer hope and inspiration to so
many people.”
Cancer Research UK
“Sue has performed many times for the patients of
Cancer Aid. The warmth of her voice and her love
shines through.” Cancer Aid & Listening Line
Special thanks to
Lloyds Pharmacy Radio
for their support.
Special Thanks
A big thank you
to the pupils and staff of
St. Anthony’s Primary
School in Woodhouse Park.
Their donation for
Clic Sargent, and their
support for Shine
is just amazing!
We’re so honoured
that the fabulous
Macclesfield Male
Voice Choir included
a special
arrangement of
Shine, written by Dr
Alwyn Humphrey, in
their season
repertoire.
The Macclesfield Male
Voice Choir have been
inspiring audiences for
over half a century, and
their members have one
thing in common - the
love and enjoyment of
singing.
The Choir continue to
perform locally at
venues like the Royal
Northern College of
Music, as well as
supporting local
charities. They have
also toured
internationally in places
like Canada, Ireland and
the Czech Republic,
where they were
awarded a Bronze
Award at the Prague
Festival of Advent
Music.
Choir members are
recruited from within the
old borough of
Macclesfield and they
welcome new members
with or without choral
experience but who love
to sing.
Enquiries are welcome.
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Sue James with MMVC joint
secretary Paul Heritage
Gloria Hunniford
“Shine is a gorgeous song,
and it was a wonderful idea to get
the patients involved in the workshop.
Many thanks.”
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“Sue’s singing was wonderful,
uplifting and very entertaining.”
Kath Tweed,
Manager St.Anne’s Hospice
Kath, Hazel, Joan, Sue, Janet & Rosemary.
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From St. Ann’s Hospice
With Love
“Suzannah has been to us on many
occasions to sing for our patients.
She has an instinctive ability to
pitch her song choices to suit the
audience, from one occasion to
another. She is so sensitive to their
needs and has an aura of
peacefulness and just the right
amount of fun required to lift the
spirits of not only the patients but
the staff as well.
The feedback from patients, staff
and volunteers is always glowing
and we are just so reluctant to let
her leave!”
Olwyn Perkin
Team Leader Day Therapy Sercvices
Article: Media Quest North West
Written by: Rick Bowen
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