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Whilst adjusting to life following his separation from Imelda May in early 2015, Higham set to write and record without any plan there was no label or management in place, just the opportunity to create with absolute freedom. With this newly found autonomy, Higham turned his own Basingstoke-based studio, Embassy Studios into a fortress of expressing life-adjustments, swinging his attention to the iconic guitarist and ever-fruitful source of influence for himself, Eddie Cochran testament to his appreciation for the 50s guitarist, Darrel co-wrote Cochrans first biography. The outcome of Highams sessions was a collection of twelve songs, written and arranged over a short period of time that captured the cathartic essence of his moving forward in life. This fresh creative process brought about a change in Darrels personnel as well, recruiting new collaborators and accomplices in his mission. From the Jools Holland-featuring When You Smile a track inspired by Highams own daughter to Snowboys performances on percussion scattered throughout the album. The album-closing cover of Bill Allen & The Back Beats Please Give Me Something features a powerful vocal performance from Robert Plant. Plants vocals are flanked by Hollands piano work and Highams closing display of 12-bar-blues mastery.

The album will feature guest performances from artists including Robert Plant, Jools Holland, Imelda May, plus legendary percussionist Snowboy. In his time as a musician Higham has fronted the last road band for his personal hero: Eddie Cochran titled The Kelly Four, performed and composed with musicians such as Jeff Beck, Shakin Stevens and Chrissy Hyde and formed his own groups: Kat Men and Darrel Higham & The Enforcers.