You would think I had exhausted all I had to say about Ed Drewett's current single Undefeated. I have written about the acoustic version, the studio version and the video treatment. Yet, my looking very lovely today indeed friends (especially you in the blue), you would be wrong - because no amount of words can do justice to how much I love this song and how good this song actually is. Ed is currently basking in the glow of his One Direction song co-write, Best Song Ever (read my review here), rocketing up the charts all over the world. While his name is more prevalent than ever, it's actually a jolly good time to remind people that he really is one of the best singer-songwriters Britain has at the moment. Undefeated remains a prime example of his ample talent (buy it here or here) - and the version sung in Ed's very own kitchen gives the song new meaning as well as some extra insights into Ed's world. Here are some of the highlights...
- Ed Drewett's kitchen is quite nice. The white gloss cupboards have the same handles as mine. Those buggers are a nightmare to keep clean though - show up every bloody fingermark. My cleaner, Mrs Kadrinski, is an absolute whizz at keeping them looking sparkling and new fortunately...
- Ooo! Remember the Prince penned song, Martika's Kitchen? No. Well more fool you. It's a right bobby dazzler of a tune. Anyway, I've been waiting for a pop star to cover it for years - and Ed Drewett has just the right amount of syllables in his name. "Come and get some/in Ed Drewett's kitchen baby"... Amaze.
- Ed's mug is quite unpretentious. Plain, simple, does the job. There is something written on it, but I can't see what. I notice he hasn't offered his guitarist a cup of coffee. Sheesh. But yes an unpretentious mug is important. I have a big Starbucks mug at work which I bet makes me look like a right numpty...
- I can never do the top button done up thing on my polo tops, like Ed does - which is very de rigour right now isn't it? I always look like an encyclopedia salesman instead of shimmering with effortless cool (which is what this look should do). I tend to go for more of a Champagne Lemonade on the golf course look. I'm so 3 years ago...
- The first verse and chorus have a very different hue to the recorded song - the gentle guitar, almost undetectable, allows Ed's vocal to power the song forth. His voice is quite raspy - and this works well for giving the song a different narration. It's like this is Ed, beaten up, taunted, abused, but still finding the strength to fight back and overcome those who don't believe. And as the rhythm picks up at the start of verse 2, you want to get up and shout "F*** you all" so infused are you with the confidence of the song. Exhilarating and powerful.
- (And as that second chorus progresses, it's like the slow build of verse one has energised the young chap and given him the motivation to go forth. Whether it was meant that way or not, it's a brilliant literal performance of the lyrics - bought to life with thoughtful delivery and insightful intonation)...
- Exquisite middle 8 that acts as a rousing call to arms. There's something both cheeky and charming (and a little bit alluring) about that final "uh" before the final chorus kicks back in to drive the song home...
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