Russell Watson - 20 (2020) [Hi-Res]

The album marks Watson’s two decades in the music industry since the release of his debut album ‘The Voice’. ’20’ captures key moments in his career with 13 newly recorded songs sung in his unmistakable trademark tenor.

The album was produced by long-time producer Ian Tilley, who was stuck in his native New Zealand due to restrictions imposed by the pandemic. Tilley assembled a socially distanced orchestra in Christchurch while Russell hunkered down in Wilmslow, taking instructions and overseeing proceedings via Skype.

‘Normally I’d always be at orchestra sessions, but in fact this didn’t feel much different,’ Russell admits. ‘I was in a booth wearing headphones. I could have been 10 feet rather than 10,000 miles away.’

Commenting on the album’s track listing Watson says, ‘There are certain songs that needed to be there because they define my career, with regards to recording but particularly live. ‘Volare’ is a staple. I’ve sung it at every concert for at least 25 years. And obviously ‘Nessun Dorma’, which launched my career.’