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Forgotten 90s Track Finds New Life on Disney+
6 Apr
Summary
- A 1996 Isle of Man recording gained global attention on Disney+.
- The song has surpassed 87,000 streams after years of obscurity.
- AI technology is enabling future music creation for the vocalist.
A forgotten single, 'Silver,' recorded in 1996 on the Isle of Man, is now achieving widespread recognition. The track has garnered over 87,000 streams after being featured in the popular Disney+ series Love Story, which chronicles the life of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. This marks a significant comeback for the song, originally an ode to young love written by Stuart Watret.
Watret, who sings on 'Silver,' was diagnosed with primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) 13 years ago, a condition that has severely affected his speech. He remarked on the irony of being 'the voiceless one' now heard by millions. The song's renewed popularity came after Watret pitched it to a publisher in 2022, with its inclusion in the series playlist happening in February.
Despite Watret's speech challenges, he and bandmate Carl Holden continue to create music. New AI technology, trained on Watret's older vocals, enables them to produce new material. The duo has two albums planned, representing a remarkable continuation of their musical journey.
