Summer, Roses and Wine by Ferdinand Rennie
Some songs don’t try to change your life. They just try to brighten your day. “Summer, Roses and Wine” by Ferdinand Rennie falls gently into that second category — a warm, easy-listening love story that feels like sunlight through an open window. Originally released a few years ago and now reintroduced just as spring settles in, the track leans into romance without irony. There’s no twist, no heartbreak arc waiting around the corner — just melody, sweetness, and the simple reminder that love can still feel uncomplicated.
Rennie — Austrian-born, now based on Scotland’s west coast — has spent decades living inside big, theatrical emotion. From television appearances tied to Eurovision Song Contest selections to leading roles in stage productions like Les Misérables and Jesus Christ Superstar, his voice has always carried a sense of drama and polish. That theatrical background shows here, but in a softened way. The remix by Alan Vukelic gives the song a refreshed glow while keeping its romantic core intact — the kind of arrangement built for slow dances, long drives, or quiet evenings with the windows cracked open.
There’s something reassuring about an artist who embraces sentiment without apology. Rennie has performed everywhere from charity galas to Monte Carlo stages, even appearing on Britain’s Got Talent, but “Summer, Roses and Wine” keeps things personal. It isn’t chasing trends. It isn’t reinventing pop. It’s simply offering three timeless ingredients — warmth, melody, and heart — and trusting that sometimes, that’s more than enough.
English