Giving In To Love: Sheffield’s Max Restaino releases Christmas song inspired by WWI truce – how to buy
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Inspired by the extraordinary WWI Christmas Day truce, when British and German troops laid down their arms to play football, Sheffield musician Max Restaino has unveiled his new holiday single, Giving In To Love
Celebrated singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Max Restaino is aiming to hit the right notes with listeners this holiday period through Giving In To Love, a jazz-pop track centred on an enduring message of peace, harmony and understanding.
The new single draws its inspiration from a truly remarkable chapter of the First World War.
During the historic Christmas Truce of 1914, British and German forces stepped out from opposing trenches across the Western Front, sharing gifts, extending hands in peace and famously, in some cases, coming together for a football match in No Man's Land.
For a brief moment, humanity prevailed over the extended hostilities
Over a hundred years on, Max is hoping to resurrect and harness that remarkable Christmas spirit with his music, inviting audiences to set aside disagreements and connect with the genuine essence of the festive period.
His song, Giving In To Love, is out on Friday, December 4, but you can watch the music video here.
Combining his signature jazz-pop style with a poignant theme, the track offers a timely reminder of peace amid ongoing global turmoil.
Max is no stranger to the spotlight.
As a highly skilled multi-instrumentalist playing saxophone, piano, guitar, and accordion, he has graced major stages such as London's O2 Arena and the Palladium.
His stellar career features session work alongside iconic acts like Gary Barlow, Donny Osmond, and Peter Kay, in addition to supporting high-profile artists including UB40, Tears For Fears, Steps, and Peter Andre.
Furthermore, his work has garnered widespread airplay across BBC radio and TV networks, earning multiple regional BBC Track of the Week selections.
During the previous holiday season, his joint release Here For Christmas, crafted alongside Mike Read and Phil Springer, was showcased on BBC television.
With his latest single, Giving In To Love, Max offers a deeper, more reflective alternative to your traditional festive singalong.
At its core lies a straightforward theme; empathy has the power to unite us during challenging periods.
The release of the video on YouTube is already garnering acclaim ahead of the official release of Giving In To Love on December 4, 2026.
Aisling Lantorp, from Sainsbury's Press Office, said: "The message conveyed by that act of humanity in 1914 is, unfortunately, as relevant today as it was then, and we are honoured that our depiction of the same continues to resonate."
Philip Morris, of the Musicians' Union, described it as "an interesting take on the typical festive single."
Find out more: www.maxrestaino.com and pre-order Giving In To Love on Distrokid here.