Singer and songwriter Beverly Glenn-Copeland unveiled a previously undiscovered single today, which was recorded during the same period as his influential 1986 album, “Keyboard Fantasies.”
Titled “Light of the Heavens,” the track was recently unearthed from archive tapes by Glenn-Copeland’s publisher. Accompanied by a seven-minute video showcasing clips of the artist’s early performances and featuring choreography by the late Susan McNaughton, the release offers a reflective journey back to a time when the Canadian musician was not widely known.
Expressing his sentiments in a press release, Glenn-Copeland shared, “Uncovering the video holds special significance for me for two reasons: dance has always been my preferred art form, and Susan McNaughton’s choreography and performance are deeply poignant. Additionally, I recorded this in my favorite spot on Earth, the Canadian Shield, where I lived in solitude for many years. This song feels like a heartfelt gift from my past.”
In conjunction with the single release, Glenn-Copeland announced a series of three Canadian tour dates: January 30 in Ottawa, February 5 in Toronto, and February 28 in Vancouver, featuring musician and composer Owen Pallett. Notably, Glenn-Copeland is set to perform at Harry Styles’s upcoming Meltdown Festival in 2026, having received a personal invitation from the English pop star.
“Light of the Heavens” marks Glenn-Copeland’s most recent offering following “Laughter in Summer,” a collaborative album with his wife Elizabeth Copeland that celebrates their enduring love spanning nearly two decades. The couple released the album three years after Glenn-Copeland disclosed his dementia diagnosis. “Laughter in the Summer” has been longlisted for the 2026 Polaris Music Prize.
This year commemorates the 40th anniversary of Glenn-Copeland’s third studio album, “Keyboard Fantasies,” which garnered renewed attention in 2015 when a Japanese record collector rediscovered it. This rediscovery propelled the then 77-year-old artist, previously known for his work on “Mr. Dressup,” into the limelight, resulting in a reissue of the album and critical acclaim. “Keyboard Fantasies” clinched the 2020 Slaight Family Polaris Heritage Prize, recognizing classic Canadian albums released before the inception of Polaris in 2006.
In a tribute last autumn, pop sensation Sam Smith presented Glenn-Copeland with the Legacy Award at the 2025 PTP Pink Awards. The two musicians collaborated in 2024 on a new rendition of “Ever New,” the lead track from “Keyboard Fantasies.”