An intriguing instance of a successful music business person eventually emerging from the shadows was Ed Drewett’s Britain’s Got Talent audition. Ed told the judges that he was already a professional songwriter at the age of 25, having written huge international singles including “Best Song Ever” by One Direction and “Glad You Came” by The Wanted. He came to the show to demonstrate that he has the vocal ability and stage presence to be a star in his own right, despite his tremendous background behind the scenes.
Ed decided to play an original song called “Blink,” which he described as being about discovering inner strength amid trying circumstances. Ed’s performance was a stunner; whereas some composers find it difficult to make the leap to singing, he had a natural charisma and a strong, polished voice that won over the audience right away. The judges were very pleased with the caliber of his songwriting, observing that the music had the “catchy” feel of a true hit record and the words were lovely.
The panel’s comments were overwhelmingly positive, and the judges commended him for taking center stage at last. Others complained that Simon Cowell wasn’t present to see such a remarkable talent, while Amanda Holden even said that he sounded and looked like a real star. Ed scored a unanimous four “yeses” from the judges, proving that his bravery in going from the background to the spotlight paid off. His audition served as a reminder that the people who write our greatest pop songs frequently have amazing backgrounds and skills of their own.
