Shaun Murphy - Old Love May 2026

Lines like "I can see your face / But I know that it's not real" suggest a psychological struggle where memory and lingering feelings create a persistent "illusion" of the former partner's presence.

While she performed it live with Clapton for years, Murphy released her own studio version on her 2020 album, Flame Still Burns . This album was notable for being an "all-covers" project released during the COVID-19 pandemic to offer a "stand for the positive". Shaun Murphy - Old Love

Shaun Murphy’s history with the song dates back to her time in Eric Clapton's band during the 1980s. She toured with Clapton for his Behind the Sun album and performed on world stages, including Live Aid. Lines like "I can see your face /