The Long and Short of it - Wake Me Up (Lyric Video)
“Baird and Toop are loaded with magic. The Long and Short of It have hit upon a vital creative formula that’s far from exhausted. The authenticity you hear in each song, in every rise and fall of the singers’ voices earns your trust in the performers and, most importantly, likely ensures you will keep coming back for more.” Scope Magazine.
THIS LATEST SINGLE RELEASE "WAKE ME UP"is part of a recently completed set of singles recorded at The Long and Short of It studio in Melbourne, and produced by Kenny Royster Nashville, TN. The song is an interpretation, (with country and bluegrass flare, and harmonies overlayed) of the song written by Avicii, Michael Einzeger, Egbert Nathaniel Dawkins III (Aloe Blacc). Many thanks to Haili Luxa from All Events Video Production for producing this "wanderlust", self discovery mood for a great video.
Released through Ambition Music- with thanks to ROBERT RIGBY and Ian Phillips
ABOUT THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT.
The Long and Short of Its’ latest album release “Midnight Choir” debuted at #1 ARIA Australian Country Album Chart and is self-described as their “best work to date,” ‘Midnight Choir’ is the new album from Award-winning Melbourne based country duo, The Long and Short Of It, that blends traditional and contemporary country.
The album is a collaboration between Patsy Toop OAM, David Baird and Nashville-based Emmy- Award winning, producer, Kenny Royster, whom the pair met during a trip to Nashville in 2013 and is credited for his work with US Country superstar, Luke Combs.
The Long and Short Of It are David Baird and Patsy Toop OAM, who first met in 2007 and already have an impressive resume to boot that includes six album releases, two EP’s, and have earnt themselves a slew of awards including: a Tamworth Songwriters Award (2011), a Tasmanian Independent Country Music Award for Most Popular Duo (2016), three-time winner of an Indie Country Music Australia (ICMA) Award for Most Popular Independent Country Duo (2017, 2019. 2021 & 2023), a Southern Star Awards Award for Best Duo or Band (2016) and a three-time winner of a Gold Media Medallion Award for Best Duo Nationally (2015, 2018 & 2021) – to name a few.
The pair’s sumptuous harmonies have been described as "honey-coated chocolate". David and Patsy continue to uphold their commitment to penning songs that are relatable, inspirational and are storytelling. Since their first release in 2009, the pair have continued to grow musically with every release.
The duo’s 2013 release of ‘You Made Me Stronger’ earnt them a Songwriter, Composers and Lyricists Association (SCALA) Festival Of Original Music (FOOM) Award describing their title track as a "Brilliant Masterpiece" with four of the album’s tracks peaking at number one on Australia’s leading national country music airplay chart. The pair’s 2016 album ‘The Night Of Our Life’ jumped into ARIA Hot Hits chart at # 3 and remained in the charts for over 20 weeks, whilst also producing four number one independent radio airplay hits. Their ‘Limited Edition Requested Favourites’ album debuted at #5 on the ARIA Country Albums Chart.
The latest release, “Midnight Choir” is an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary country music from ballads to beer drinking songs- all are heartfelt renditions to inspire happy thoughts and good times.
On the live circuit, their captivating and engaging live shows have earned the adoration of fans and critics alike and they have frequented country music festivals in Tamworth, Mildura, Canberra, Mt Gambier, Ballina, Tasmania amongst many others over the past decade.
Music Existence USA
“Hailing from Down Under hasn’t been any sort of problem for The Long & Short of It to compose and play convincing American country music. They are far from purists. There’s an ample blues sound present in the duo’s music, but David Baird and Patsy Toop’s long collaboration under this moniker joins the growing ranks of successful acts from far-flung locations who’ve adopted the “Nashville” sound every bit as convincing as their American counterparts.”
Vent Magazine
Vocal blend, as it is for any singing duo, is crucial. Patsy Toop and David Baird’s creative partnership defines this and the core of that collaboration is the elastic and uplifting tilt of their voices working together.