Scooch star Natalie Powers joins Spencer for a “Merry Christmas” ( Press Release information ) Spencer & Natalie Powers’ “Merry Christmas” will be the seasonal new single taken from Spencer’s forthcoming album A Very Spencer Christmas. Due for a staged release on 25th November and 2nd December 2013 respectively, both will be available for purchase through iTunes and www.spencerofficial.com via Purplecase Records. The single “Merry Christmas” features Natalie Powers from pop band Scooch, perhaps best known for their chart successes with songs “More Than I Needed To Know”, “The Best Is Yet To Come” and “Flying the Flag (For You)”, which acted as the United Kingdom’s Eurovision Song Contest entry in 2007. Powers’ trademark vocal and keen pop sensibility perfectly complements the single, bringing to mind the powerful and catchy tunes of Christmas classics past. “It was a real treat working with Natalie on this track. She really added a touch of Christmas magic to this record,” says Spencer. “Merry Christmas” is produced by Pete “Mix Master” Hammond, who is credited on 140 UK hit singles for major artists including Kylie Minogue, Donna Summer, Take That and Bananarama. Notably Hammond worked alongside the legendary Stock Aitken Waterman production team at the PWL Hitfactory during the 1980s. Alongside “Merry Christmas”, the album features songs taken from Spencer’s favourite family Christmas movies and Christmas pop classics, including Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmas Time” and Shakin Stevens’ “Merry Christmas Everyone”. A Very Spencer Christmas follows Spencer’s 2007’s debut album What Have I Done?, and the 2012 follow up The Quest for Pop. Previous singles include the magnetic “She’s in Love With You” and breakthrough hit “The Quest for Pop (It’s What I Love)”, which was also produced by Hammond. “Christmas is my favourite time of year,” explains London based singer songwriter and ‘feel good’ pop musician Spencer. “I especially love the traditional pop music that we hear around this season, and I jumped at the chance to record a Christmas album.” Joining the album’s roster is Denmark’s pop producer and songwriter Steen Ulrich, alongside USA based producer and singer Ben Bishop. Spencer has also turned his hand in the studio, co-producing A Very Spencer Christmas to give it a unique touch true to his artistic vision. Spencer recalls: “We had a very hot summer in the UK, but there I was singing about how “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday”. I was melting in the studio! It’s an album I had a lot of fun recording. To keep everything genuine, any studio I went to I asked if decorations could be put up to keep us all in the mood. When I visited Pete Hammond’s studio to record the single “Merry Christmas” with Natalie, he had his Santa hat all ready! I was most impressed.” To celebrate the release of A Very Spencer Christmas and its lead single “Merry Christmas”, Spencer will have an online treat for his fans. Throughout December, a digital advent calendar will release downloads, videos and prizes in the run up to Christmas. Spencer is also currently filming a special promotional video for A Very Spencer Christmas: “Being able to make a music video with a Christmas theme has set my imagination alight like never before, so I hope I can deliver something highly entertaining that people will enjoy for many Christmases to come.” For further press information please contact Robin on info@spencerofficial.co.uk