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Singing detective is strumming up support  

By Paul Hastie
A SINGING detective from Glasgow is hoping to strum up a major boost for our hospice appeal.
Detective Constable Brian Hughes is far from your typical bobby on the beat — his passion is the beat of country music.
The cowboy copper has been a singer-songwriter for the past 27 years and has just released his second album, Windmills. He hopes sales of his album will raise up to £4000 for our CHAS campaign.
“I’m selling copies of the album for £12 each, with £2 going to CHAS,” Brian said.


Brian in fingerpickin’ action.

UPDATE

WE have been contacted by Brian , who told us how well sales of his country and western CD were going. For readers without access to e-mail, Brian says the album can also be purchased by calling 07748 366 834.

“I’ve ordered a first print of 500, but that’s just for starters. I managed to sell 2000 copies of my first album Days Gone Down.
“There’s no reason I can’t do the same again, so I reckon I’ll make at least £4000 for Robin House.”
Brian’s been writing country songs since he was 17. When’s he’s not busy policing with Glasgow’s robbery unit, he’s in the studio with his band, or gigging in the city.
Made a name
He made a name for himself in Scotland’s country scene with Days Gone Down. It certainly went down well with country music fans, and earned him radio airplay across the country.
But Brian has no plans to hang up his guitar, and he has high hopes for his latest album, produced by Ian Donaldson, who fronted hit 80s Glasgow band, H20. 
The title track is being considered for a new Scottish movie, and has made an impression on record labels in Nashville. 
Give it a chance
Brian said. “I really hope the public give it a chance, and I really want to raise a good bit for CHAS. It would make my Christmas if I could hand over a big cheque for Robin House.
“There’s been tragedy in my family in the past, so the cause is very close to my heart. I thought the album would be a way to give a bit back, and with Windmills I can make a decent contribution.”
Brian believes it’s only fitting that the money goes to help CHAS after the poignant inspiration for the title song.
He added, “I was at Glasgow’s Linn Cemetery and saw the toys and gifts left as tributes on the graves of children.
“There were lots of colourful paper windmills with them, that were spinning as they blew in the wind. The song is about reflection and the sorrow their poor parents must feel.”
Besides selling the album to friends and police colleagues, Brian also has Windmills on sale in a number of Glasgow record shops.
If you wish to purchase a copy of the album Windmills, you can e-mail Brian on Brianhughes@hotmail.com 

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