Save the pub single released
The charity single released to help raise funds to save the Great British pub has now been officially released.
British born country singer and record producer Bob James has teamed up with British Pub Week chair Inez Ward in a bid to highlight the plight of the British pub. The co-writer of the song is Tim Bushong.
The single, called "What can we do now (save the pub)", costs 79p and can be downloaded from CD Baby.
"I was asked to write a song to bring to peoples attention the demise of the Great British pub, which after all is British Heritage," said James. "Pubs have been a social gathering place for centuries, and is extremely important in our culture, especially for social networking and relaxation.
"Many musicians and artists got their start in pubs and clubs and bars, as I did, and so I found it very close to my heart when asked if I could write and record a song to represent this cause, by Inez.
"I came up with the title for the song, as I was wondering, 'What can I or we do', 'What Can We Do Now'.
"I then decided, to name as many pubs as would allow in a song, and keep within a formulated song structure."
Wards said: "How many celebrity chefs, darts players, musicians started their careers in pubs.
"I remember James Morrisson singing karaoke as a young teenager in a pub that I worked in! Bob James, who has written the charity single for pubs, started his career in pubs.
"Would these celebrities be where they are today if they had not had the platform to start their careers?
"Pubs are part of our history, heritage and culture and we should be proud of them and what they do and we should all want to promote these benefits.
She added: "I have a dream of a strong, united trade, one that we can all be proud of, a trade where many long to be part of it. A trade that is built on honesty, transparency and an undeniable passion for pubs, a trade that has the utmost respect for the pubs, the licensees and the consumers. A trade that is justifiably proud of it's history, heritage and culture."
The campaign is also working with All Beer to promote an All Beer Experience pack including books, hop flavour samples and a special tasting glass. Discounts are available by entering the discount code "savethepub".
• Download: What can we do now (save the pub)
