Jesse Rae could be Scotland's oldest contender for the dance charts at the age of 71 but the cult singer reckons he can still out-move those 50 years younger than him.The cult Scots warrior, who wears Highland battle dress and still carries a giant Claymore with him wherever he goes, has re-emerged from the shadows to release a new dance version of the traditional Scottish song Loch Lomond.The eccentric cult figure, who has had huge success with previous hits like Inside Out for 80s soul legends Odyssey, as well as his own tracks like Over The Sea, reckons he could teach millennials a thing or two when it comes to stamina.Jesse said: “I'm 20 years ahead of my time.
Age makes no difference to me and in fact, I’m singing better than I ever sang. If I’m the first pensioner in Scotland to have a top ten record then great.
I’m made of hardy stuff and could still fight my way out of a corner if it came to it. Put me on a dance floor and I’ll show anyone my moves.
I’m ready to do battle with the best of them.”Jesse, who refuses to take off his helmet other than to sleep and has remained anonymous in recent decades, is used to carrying around his claymore and says he always will until the day he dies.He said: “I was born as a warrior of music and I’ll leave as one, but despite the armour plate I’m a lover and not a fighter which is why I reckon Loch Lomond is the perfect song.
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