Brandon McPhee with Robert Lovie – Jimmy Shand The Legend (Digital Single)
"A powerful vocal and instrumental tribute to the 'King of the Scottish Dance Band' on the 25th anniversary of his passing."
Released in August 2025, "Jimmy Shand The Legend" is a celebratory duet between Brandon McPhee and the acclaimed Scottish singer and broadcaster Robert Lovie. The track serves as the emotional centerpiece of the album Brandon McPhee Plays The Music of Sir Jimmy Shand Vol. 2.
The collaboration is deeply personal; Brandon and Robert first met when Brandon was only 16, and it was Robert who facilitated many of Brandon’s opportunities to perform for the Royal Family. This track blends Robert’s resonant vocal delivery—familiar to millions from his performance of the National Anthem at the 2014 Commonwealth Games—with Brandon’s world-class "Shand-style" button accordion.
Key Features
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Commemorative Duet: A rare collaboration between two of Scotland’s most respected entertainers, specifically recorded to honor the legacy of Sir Jimmy Shand.
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Vocal & Instrumental Fusion: Unlike the purely instrumental tracks on the tribute album, this single features a vocal narrative (composed by Elizabeth Alexander) that tells the story of Shand’s global impact.
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Authentic Shand Sound: Brandon performs using his signature Hohner Shand Morino accordion, replicating the exact "crisp" tone and rhythmic timing that defined Shand's career.
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Modern Production: Recorded and mastered at the Pan Records studio in Wick, ensuring a clean, contemporary sound that remains faithful to traditional roots.
Track Information
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Title: Jimmy Shand The Legend
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Artists: Brandon McPhee ft. Robert Lovie
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Album Source: Brandon McPhee Plays The Music of Sir Jimmy Shand Vol. 2
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Label: Pan Records (Wick, Scotland)
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Catalog Number: PANBMDS2
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Format: Digital Download Single
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Release Date: August 1, 2025
Collector’s Information
This digital single is part of a series of "PANBMDS" releases (Brandon McPhee Digital Singles) that the label used to highlight key tracks from the 2025 tribute project. It is often paired by collectors with the single "Don’t Sit On My Jimmy Shands" (a Richard Thompson cover) to complete the 25th-anniversary digital set.
Artist's Reflection: "It’s thanks to Robert that I've had so many opportunities to perform for the Royal Family... we have talked about recording a song together for many years, and there was no better subject than our tribute to Jimmy Shand." — Brandon McPhee