Heart On Fire (A Song For Riona & Keith)

Released late in 2020, Heart On Fire is a fundraiser to support Riona Kelly & Keith Mason. Its available to purchase digitally by either donating via justgiving, or purchasing on Amazon or Bandcamp. I really hope you enjoy it, and also for those that have bought the single so far, thank you so much. Ps shares of the below youtube link very welcome!

Aged 34, Riona Kelly fell down the stairs, suffered a rare spinal stroke, and was left paralysed. Her husband then left her whilst she was in the hospital, and she became a disabled single mother of four children.

However, after one of the toughest setbacks imaginable, she found love with ex rugby star, Keith Mason, who began helping with her physical recovery. With an incredible amount of perseverance and support, Riona is now walking. She plans to walk a full mile as part of their 100 mile challenge, with Keith pulling her in her wheelchair for the other ninety nine!

This song is both a celebration of their journey, but also an important tool for raising money for Riona. All of the sale proceeds will go directly to Riona's recovery, and any extra will go into a foundation. Will was chosen for the project for his ability to convey both sides of a story within a song, and the track features both the darkness 'To see the fear in all I hold dear' and the incredible light of their jouney 'Here we stand, I've never been so proud’. The song was recorded at Barge Belle, a stunning riverboat studio in London.

The song is only available to purchase, as all profits are going to Riona for her further rehabilitation, and any on top will go towards helping other stroke survivors.

Credits

releases Nov 2nd 2020

Will Purdue - Music and Lyrics, Lead Vocal, Acoustic Guitar
Luke Brooking - Production, Mixing and Bass
Bryony Purdue - Backing Vocals
Adam Hayes - Drums and Percussion
Joe Wilkins - Electric Guitars
Matt Mars - Mastering
Stuart Allen - Project Management