Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter Jeffery Straker Captures Holiday Nostalgia and Wonder on Heartfelt Roots-Folk Ballad “Never Too Old to Wish”
With warmth, wit, and a deep sense of reflection, Saskatchewan-born singer-songwriter Jeffery Straker shares “Never Too Old to Wish” – a piano-driven roots-folk Christmas song that celebrates the magic of memory, the joy of togetherness, and the beauty of growing older without losing your sense of wonder.
“It seems with each passing year that the meaning of Christmas has evolved or changed for me, bit by bit,” Straker shares. “When I was a kid, it was all about the gifts from Santa. Over time, the magic of Santa faded, but the magic of the season didn’t – it just shifted. It became about connection, gratitude, and joy.”
Blending tender storytelling with a timeless piano-driven melody, “Never Too Old to Wish” explores the emotional evolution of the holidays – from childlike excitement to nostalgic reflection. The song’s message, Straker explains, is one of celebration rather than sorrow:
“It’s not a sad longing, rather almost kind of a celebration of reflections. I think that’s why the old Christmas songs never get old – they’re soundtracks and underscores to our past joy.”
Written in the wake of losing both of his parents, Straker’s new single reflects on the ways memory deepens the meaning of Christmas.
“Though the look of the season changes every year – the fancy LED lights, the giant inflatable snowmen, a few more grey hairs – there’s still plenty of magic,” he says. “When I was little, I used to dream about Santa arriving on his sleigh. Now I dream about having some of the people with me who are no longer here. I’m still wishing – just wishing about different things.”
Rooted in Straker’s signature piano style and warm, narrative voice, “Never Too Old to Wish” feels both deeply personal and instantly familiar – a comforting reminder that the spirit of the holidays endures in our memories and the people we hold close.
Straker’s upcoming holiday album A Very Prairie Christmas – out December 2nd – is inspired by his beloved annual seasonal shows. Blending nostalgic classics with new originals, the album evokes cozy nights, prairie warmth, and snow-covered landscapes through intimate arrangements including piano, acoustic guitar, mandolin, and banjo.
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