Funeral celebrant Roy Francis convinced Messenger that just as his wife was entitled to a civil celebrant marriage, she was similarly entitled to a civil celebrant funeral. Some 200 people attended and many urged Messenger to continue the work as "much more important than weddings." Messenger credits Dennis Perry, then brother in law of Helen Francis, of being a decisive influence. From this time on some marriage celebrants began to quietly and carefully officiate at funerals when they were asked to do so. On Tuesday 3 May 1977 a group, consisting of some authorised marriage celebrants and some other persons formed an
Life in a Minor Key for "Heavenly Rain" was filmed in New Orleans. Craig Kallman heard Chris perform at a showcase in London and signed him to Atlantic Records. The single release of "If I Hadn’t Got You" was accompanied by a new video filmed in Times Square. The album was reissued on limited edition red vinyl by label Plane Groovy Records in 2013. Life in a Minor Key Life in a Minor Key is musical artist Chris Braide's second studio album. David A. Stewart's label Anxious Records signed Chris Braide in London, United Kingdom, It was Braide’s second solo album. On the liner notes