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Phil Collen/C.J. Vanston Song A Hit In Brazil

Saturday, 11th January 2014





Casey Thompson 2014.
Screenshot by DefDazz/Darren

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and his writing partner C.J. Vanston wrote a song for singer Casey Thompson that has now become a hit in Brazil.

The pair co-wrote the track 'Wake Up And Love Me' for the singer a couple of years ago and it is now popular in Brazil due to its inclusion on the soap opera Amor a Vida (Love Of Life).

The song is included on the soundtrack album for the popular Brazilian soap alongside tracks by David Bowie, Rod Stewart and Bruno Mars. The album only appears to be available in Brazil.

Casey is a 31 year old singer based in Hawaii who has performed with Clay Aiken and in various musicals. Casey was previously in a band with singer Mitch Malloy called South Of Eden. Phil wrote and played on a song for his album Mitch Malloy II from 2011.

Listen to the song below.

Phil Collen - 9th January facebook Quote

"So we just found out that 'Wake Up And Love Me' a song written by me and my songwriting partner CJ Vanston a couple of years ago is a huge hit in Brazil. You never know..."






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