West Yorkshire market town Otley has released its own Christmas film for 2023, featuring an original song by folk and country singer Serious Sam Barrett alongside 44 of the town’s businesses and community organisations. With a cast of 97 people, the film is co-produced by Otley’s tourism marketing agency Endure Communications and Menston-based video production company MCharMedia. The original and fuller version of Sam's song can be purchased for £1 on Bandcamp.
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00:00 [Music]
00:12 Well, I used to dread snows of December.
00:19 Used to feel so down in my heart.
00:24 When the leaves fell in autumn, I'd hang my head.
00:30 This winter I've made a brand new start.
00:36 Well, the winds are blowing heavy, but now I just don't mind.
00:43 Used to hate the time here, but now I seem to find
00:48 That I'm no longer lonely, I'm no longer blue.
00:54 Never loved Christmas till I learned.
01:00 Well, the hills and the fields are glowing white now.
01:07 Used to fill my mind with dread, but I know
01:13 Soon you will be here with me.
01:18 And I'll be crying tears of joy with you instead.
01:24 Well, the winds are blowing heavy, but now I just don't mind.
01:30 Used to hate the time here, but now I seem to find
01:35 That I'm no longer lonely, I'm no longer blue.
01:42 Never loved Christmas till I learned.
01:47 Well, the work is all done and I'm so tired.
01:54 I'm heading home for a while.
01:59 As I drive through the hills, I smile so wide.
02:05 'Cause I'm closer to my love with every mile.
02:11 Well, the winds are blowing heavy, but now I just don't mind.
02:17 Used to hate the time here, but now I seem to find
02:22 That I'm no longer lonely, I'm no longer blue.
02:29 Never loved Christmas till I learned.
02:34 [Instrumental]
02:46 [Bell ringing]
02:49 You love Christmas in Otley because we love Christmas in Otley!
02:57 [No audio]