Brendan Grace (as Bottler) and Declan Nerney release single in aid of Irish Cancer Society

Friday, April 12th 2013: New single ‘Things are changing fast’ now available to buy April 12th 2013: It’s a friendship that started on a cruise ship in the Caribbean almost two decades ago, and after numerous promises and several trips to the recording studio Brendan Grace and Declan Nerney have finally done it, yes they have recorded a single together.

The song ‘Things are changing fast’ is the culmination of several years working together in a live format around the world. “It was the obvious next step” says Brendan “we really enjoy each other’s company, both on and off stage, and it’s only due to our hectic solo careers that we didn’t get round to doing this before now. Longford native Declan Nerney agrees “We find ourselves joking and laughing and generally having a good time and this followed through during the recording of the song, our time in studio together was hilarious.” [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1739","field_deltas":{},"link_text":null,"attributes":{"height":"320","width":"480","class":"media-image media-element file-media-large","data-delta":"1"},"fields":{}}]]  Left to Right: Declan Nerney, Brendan Grace (as Bottler) and John McCormack, CEO Irish Cancer Society The song, which was written by Cyril Curran and originally recorded by Mary McGonnigle back in the ‘60’s ,allows Brendan and Declan to reminisce on days and times past. The song recalls the country ceili’s in the candle-lit cottages, the tandem bicycles and the pony traps, which have slowly disappeared with the passing of time that once were all part and parcel of life in Ireland. “I suppose we are lamenting the demise of the simple things in life” says Brendan “looking back now it’s hard to believe just how much has changed over the last twenty years or so.” Declan, who is well known for his interest in vintage and classic farm machinery including vintage tractors, agrees. “Yes, it’s important that we acknowledge all the positive changes in the world especially in the area of technology and communications, but we can never allow ourselves to forget our heritage and traditions of the past.” John McCormack, CEO, Irish Cancer Society said, “We are delighted to be the beneficiaries of Brendan and Declan’s landmark single, ‘Things are changing fast’. Since the weather took its toll on Daffodil Day, significantly impacting our fundraising efforts, we have been appealing to the public to help make up the difference so that our services to those with, and affected by, cancer in 2014 will remain. We have been receiving wonderful goodwill and support from the public but we still need more donations. I want to thank Brendan and Declan for their support and I hope that everyone buys ‘Things are changing fast’.” The song, which was recorded at the Spout Recording Studios in Granard, is released on the Hooley Record Label and is available to buy on iTunes now (€1.99) and will be available in all good record stores from April 19th (€2.99). All proceeds will go to the Irish Cancer Society.