John Lewis has built up a bit of a reputation for championing new British talent. We saw it last year when the retailer’s Christmas advert featured Ellie Goulding singing a cover of Elton John’s ‘Your Song’ released in1970.

Incredibly, Goulding’s version of the classic ballad reached number two in the official UK chart following the success of the advert.

Talent Management is now wondering whether singer, songwriter and pianist, Amelia Warner, who writes and performs under the name Slow Moving Millie, will gain a similarly impressive chart position having had her cover of The Smiths’ track ‘Please, ‘Please, Please let me get what I want’ chosen for John Lewis’ 2011 Christmas ad.

“John Lewis is a British institution and being part of their Christmas advert is so exciting,” said Slow Moving Millie. “That they use these adverts to champion new and emerging artists is wonderful and I’m very grateful.”

Although originally immersed in an acting career from an early age, Amelia has since made a lasting impression on the music scene, so we’re predicting big things from this talented artist.

With a talent for songwriting, for which she’s developed a fan base from scores for film and TV, Amelia is now signed to Island Records and is currently is in the studio recording her début album Renditions.

Due for release next summer with award winning producer Charlie Hugall, who has worked with Florence and The Machine and Ellie Goulding, our models here at the talent agency can’t wait to hear more!

In the meantime, we’ll be heading over to iTunes, where Slow Moving Millie’s cover of The Smiths’ track is now available to buy.