The Music of the River Severn
Songs inspired by the river, the anglers, the matches, the friendships and the memories.
Rivers of Gold
The music of Rivers of Gold grew from the stories, personalities and memories connected with one of Britain’s great fishing rivers.
Each song is intended to capture something of the River Severn — the excitement of match day, the quiet of an early morning, the characters who became part of its history and the friendships that lasted for years.
Hear Rivers of Gold
Turn up the volume and enjoy a taste of the music inspired by the River Severn.
FEATURED TRACK
Rivers of Gold
The Stories Behind the Music
The River
Flowing water, changing seasons, famous stretches and the atmosphere that makes the Severn unique.
The Anglers
Champions, club anglers, friends and unforgettable characters whose lives became part of the river.
The Matches
The excitement of match day, the journey to the peg, the final whistle and the drama of the weigh-in.
The Memories
Friendships, humour, victories, disappointments and moments remembered long after the fishing ended.
More Than One Song
What began as one musical story soon grew into something much larger.
As more memories surfaced, more songs followed — each one celebrating a different part of the River Severn, its match-fishing history and the people who helped make it special.
The full Rivers of Gold collection will bring those stories together in music, creating a lasting record of an era that deserves to be remembered.
Music With a Purpose
A project inspired by friendship
At the heart of Rivers of Gold is Jim Burton and the story that helped inspire the project.
Jim’s experience with prostate cancer and his work in raising awareness have given the music an added purpose, connecting the enjoyment of angling with support for an important cause.
The Rivers of Gold Collection
Enjoy the songs and stories of Rivers of Gold wherever you are.
The album is available on CD, as a Digital Download and on USB. Our collection will also grow as new albums and musical tributes are released.
CD • Digital Download • USB
View the complete albums, track listings and purchase options in our collection.