25 August 2026
Russell Morris, Glenn Shorrock and John Williamson are among a special group of people joining Brian Cadd on a brand new song. Believe is a song of courage, hope and resilience. In fact, it is described as a song “for anyone who has been through a tough time and needs a reason to keep going”.
The release comes 16 months after Brian suffered a stroke. His recovery and rehabilitation have come through intensive therapy and creative outlets like painting.
Earlier this year several of Brian’s close friends and fellow musicians embarked on a project to take him back into the studio and finish a song that he had written with mates, Jamie Rigg and Lindsay Waddington. Using his voice recording from the original demo, Believe was put together over many months and features a stellar line-up of singers and musicians including Brian’s oldest mates Glenn Shorrock and Russell Morris, along with the great John Williamson.
Track credits are below.
Vocals
Brian Cadd, Russell Morris, Glenn Shorrock, John Williamson, Lindsay Waddington, Brendan Radford, William Alexander, Paul Ricketts, Laurel Edwards, Clare O’Meara, Wattmore, Dean Perrett, Tyson Colman, Allan Caswell
Musicians
Drums – Doug Gallacher
Percussion – Steve Fearnley
Bass – Gus Fenwick
Steel/dobro – Michel Rose
Piano – Jamie Rigg
Piano/violin – Clare O’Meara
Hammond – Glenn Thomas
Mandolin – Justin Vilchez
Harp – John Williamson
Nylon string guitar, electric guitar, baritone guitar – Lindsay Waddington
Acoustic, electric guitar – Brendan Radford
Original cover art
Brian Cadd artwork reproduction rights © Brian Cadd, Donna Tunbridge and Rebecca Ethell.
As part of his recovery, Brian turned to painting. What started as therapy has exploded into a powerful new form of expression. Brian created this cover art, with assistance.
Download or buy: Believe
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