Paul Heaton Teases 'The Mighty Several' With New Single Small Boats
Friday, 27 September 2024
Written by Jon Stickler
Photo: Tom Sheehan
Paul Heaton has shared a third single from his upcoming album.
Small Boats follows on from Quicksand and Fish 'N' Chip Supper in previewing 'The Mighty Several', due out on October 11 through the EMI label.
The fiery Irish jig featuring guest vocals from Danny Muldoon — who was spotted by Heaton singing in a Manchester pub — condemns bigotry about asylum seekers over fiddle and accordion. Heaton explained:
"It's about the thoughts of two people: an Irishman living in London and how he got there, proud of his Irish roots, but wants to pull up the ladder. And a Yorkshire person who’s living down in Kent. I consider myself fairly good at talking to people who’ve got different opinions to me; this is what you think, this is what I think, I’m not scared of it, and I don’t get offended. But I do think there’s a missing link.
"I don’t like people saying about immigration, ‘it’s all wrong’, and equally 'it’s all correct’. Like any influx of people it needs tweaking and adjusting to people's needs. But the anger over small boats is a misnomer. Farage picks Small Boats, some pick White Cliffs. I'm never gonna hold back in a song about this issue am I?"
The former Beautiful South and Housemartins vocalist will be accompanied by singing partner Rianne Downey for a UK tour later this year, with support from special guests The Zutons. Tickets are on sale now.
Paul Heaton Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Fri November 29 2024 - BRIDLINGTON Bridlington Spa
Sat November 30 2024 - LEEDS first direct Arena
Sun December 01 2024 - GLASGOW OVO Hydro
Tue December 03 2024 - BRIGHTON Centre
Wed December 04 2024 - WOLVERHAMPTON University of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall
Fri December 06 2024 - LIVERPOOL M&S Bank Arena
Sat December 07 2024 - NOTTINGHAM Motorpoint Arena
Mon December 09 2024 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Utilita Arena
Tue December 10 2024 - LONDON Eventim Apollo
Wed December 11 2024 - LONDON Eventim Apollo
Fri December 13 2024 - ABERDEEN P&J Live
Sun December 15 2024 - WOLVERHAMPTON University of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall
Mon December 16 2024 - MANCHESTER Co-op Live
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