{"product_id":"woollen-soldier","title":"Woollen Soldier (released 1st October 2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn evocatve new track pays tribute to the fallen and supports veterans’ causes across the UK. \u003cbr\u003eLeicester, UK – 01\/10\/2026 – Rock band English Manuscript is proud to announce the release of \u003cbr\u003etheir poignant new charity single, “The Woollen Soldier,” in support of the annual Poppy Day appeal. Set for release on 01\/10\/2026, the single is available on all major streaming pla orms, \u003cbr\u003ewith all proceeds donated directly to the Royal Bri sh Legion to support serving and former \u003cbr\u003emembers of the Bri sh Armed Forces. \u003cbr\u003eThe single was inspired by the touching handmade figure created by the anonymous local artist \u003cbr\u003eknown as the Syston Kni ng Banksy — a woollen soldier that stood in silent tribute at the Syston \u003cbr\u003eWar Memorial during last year's remembrance service. The figure captured the hearts of local \u003cbr\u003eresidents and na onal media alike, becoming a symbol of remembrance cra ed with care, \u003cbr\u003ecompassion, and quiet dignity. \u003cbr\u003e“When we saw the Woollen Soldier standing there by the Syston memorial, it stopped us in our \u003cbr\u003etracks,” said a spokesperson for English Manuscript. “There was something so human about it — a \u003cbr\u003ehandmade figure, standing watch, reminding us of the warmth behind the sacrifice. This song is \u003cbr\u003eour tribute to that feeling, and to everyone it represents. We wanted to capture the emo onal \u003cbr\u003efabric of remembrance, and support the vital work done by the Poppy Appeal at the same me” \u003cbr\u003eRooted in tradi onal storytelling and rich acous c textures, \"The Woollen Soldier\" paints a deeply \u003cbr\u003ehuman portrait of remembrance. Woven through poe c lyrics and haun ng melodies, the song \u003cbr\u003etells the story of a soldier kni ed not of flesh and blood, but of thread and memory—symbolising \u003cbr\u003ethe las ng legacy of those who served, and those le behind to remember. \u003cbr\u003eThe release of \"The Woollen Soldier\" is med to coincide with Remembrance Day, and aims to \u003cbr\u003einspire reflec on and generosity in the lead-up to November 11th. A music video accompanying \u003cbr\u003ethe single features archival footage, handcra ed stop-mo on visuals, and symbolic imagery of \u003cbr\u003eknitted soldiers standing quietly in fields of red poppies. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64374382428537,"sku":null,"price":1.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1091\/9800\/files\/WoollenSoldier1-Copycopy.jpg?v=1787744891","url":"https:\/\/backing-tracks.myshopify.com\/products\/woollen-soldier","provider":"Music Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}