Spitfire

Spitfire, the second track on Brankholm Brae, is already a TwinsTown classic, and an anti-Nazi classic. It’s the most rockin’ number on the forthcoming debut album. It’s also handy when ordering a pizza.

Ordering a pizza to Spitfire and name-checking Tappies

Ordering a pizza to Spitfire

For me it’s all about the wartime spirit and the camaraderie of Spitfire pilots, as well as a tribute to all of the heroes and heroines of WWII.

You can actually hear a Spitfire overhead.

However, simply buy the album and interpret it as you like. Rocket machines or no, Spitfire holds a unique status as a pizza-ordering anthem.

TwinsTown’s stunning debut album Brankholm Brae is available to pre-order – link to bandcamp

Brankholm Brae gives us indie rockers TwinsTown stirring up the togetherness of WWII Spitfire pilots to create a great song. Debut album, Brankholm Brae, now available to pre-order in pristine vinyl.

Early Bird Offer

Produced by Robin Wynn Evans, whose credits include Manic Street Preachers and The View, Brankholm Brae in pristine vinyl is available to pre-order now for the early bird price of only £20. Released on Christmas Eve the full price will be £25.

Click here to buy Brankholm Brae on Bandcamp.

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Brankholm Brae Photo Story

EPISODE ONE

Arriving at Tpot Studios

The views from Tpot are stunning. Waking up on my first morning there my window pointed over to the right of this, equally stunning!

Inside I want to check out the performers’ studio. Through the window on the left you can see people in the kitchen. Through the window on the right is Robin Wynn Evan’s control desk.

Instruments Galore! I like this whatever it is. At high school I managed to get something out of a wee key board thingy sounding vaguely like Enola Gay by OMD. That won’t cut it this weekend.

Donald Mackay wastes no time. He’s tinkling within minutes.

“I’m not the man they think I am at home,
Oh no no no, I’m a rocket man,
Rocket man burning out his fuse up here alone…”

At last, The Duke, Harry Dixon, preparing to flare it!

Robin Wynn Evans, super producer, saves the day.

Stuart Mackay signals all is good, peace, love and understanding.

Singer song-writers supreme, Hornet and Smackay are ready. Braw guitars.

We’re missing a top man on keys. Ah, it’s The Darkness, Mark Guyan, and he’s climbing a rope… to be continued.

The Brankholm Brae Artists

Enough with the photos. This feature will return soon.

The Brankholm Brae Song Lyrics

WELCOME TO MY WORLD

Welcome to My World

Intro
Look at all the faces, look at all the faces
Look at all the places, all the places

Verse 1
Welcome to my world, it would be nice to get to know you,
It would be nice to get to know me!!!
For every smile from them that’s so true
There’s a side to them you don’t see
Knowing me it’ll be something I’ve said
I’d take it back but it was all in my head
I guess I should face the vital fact
That boy ain’t ever coming back!!!

Chorus
I think”ll be quite alright if I pass them and they don’t smile
I think il be quite alright if I pass them and they don’t smile
If they don’t look me in the eyes

Instrumental
Look at all the faces, look at all the faces
Look at all the places,

Verse 2
Welcome to my world, I think I’m okay man i must be feeling brave
I just got the shakes like someone stood on my grave
I must of deserved it !!!
nobody’s perfect !!
There’s a table in hell
And I just reserved it !!!
I spy with my little eyes something beginning with lies
I spy with my little eyes something beginning with lies

Chorus

I think I’ll be quite alright if I pass them and they don’t smile
I think I’ll be quite alright if I pass them and they don’t smile
If they don’t look me in the eyes

Solo

YEAH LOOK ME IN THE EYES!

Chorus

Breakdown

WELCOME TO MY WORLD !!!

The end
Music and lyrics by Stuart and Donald Mackay

Spitfire

TwinsTown’s stunning debut album Brankholm Brae is available to pre-order – link to bandcamp

Early Bird Offer