Patsy & Dave—

Patsy & Dave have released a project that holds a special place in their hearts, The Willow. The duo, comprising Patsy Toop, OAM, and David Baird, say that recording with Australian music legend, Russell Morris, on this album is a dream come true.

“Russell Morris is an absolute stalwart in the music industry, and he brought a whole new level to this single and our album,” say the duo. “It’s an experience we’ll cherish forever, and we’re so excited for everyone to hear what we’ve created together."

Russell says, “It was a pleasure to be invited to appear on The Willow album as I’ve been a fan of their music for quite a while. Their song Cowboy Lonesome is still one of my all-time favorites. This new album shows their great scope of talent and creativity.”

The title track, The Willow, is a song that was co-written by Patsy, Dave and Russell, the title inspired by Dave’s memory of a willow tree he played in at his grandparents’ home. The willow however represents far more than just a tree. “It's inspired by the resilience and strength that comes from weathering life’s storms, much like the willow tree that bends but never breaks,” they said. “We wanted to capture a sense of hope and endurance in the music, evoking picturesque lyrics that we hope speak to our listeners.”

As well as being reminiscent of times gone by, with the tree now surrounded by urban sprawl, it’s also an uplifting tale about perseverance, growing up and changing times.