It’s a little bit funny...but I’ve always loved that song
Teen stars as musical hero Elton John in spectacular TV advert
delighted when we found out he was going to be in a John Lewis ad.
“You couldn’t ask for a bigger advert. It’s like the Oscars equivalent for Christmas – everyone anticipates who’s going to have the best ad.”
Brandon’s love of music started at home. The family always had music playing and his mum, Marie, can play the organ. She encouraged Brandon to have a go on the piano at the tender age of five, and he loved it. Marie put an advert in Hamilton music shop for a piano tutor and local pianist Eric Lovat responded. He started coming to their house to give Brandon lessons when he was seven.
Colin added: “Brandon took to Eric from the start. He’s a great teacher and very good at explaining things, and they have formed a lovely friendship.
“They learn songs together and give them a new twist. He encouraged Brandon’s love of Elton John and Billy Joel.
“Brandon’s got a real talent for the piano and he really enjoys it, it’s a great release for him.” Brandon went to the Junior Conservatoire in Glasgow for a few years, decided not to pursue a career in music and is studying for law at Glasgow Caledonian University.
However, playing the piano is the first thing he does after a day at university.
Mum Marie, 45, a breast cancer nurse, said: “It was a real thrill to see him on the screen, it’s been really exciting.”
“John Lewis treated him really well during the filming.”