[citation needed] The album contained a cover of Prince's "Sign 'O' the Times", which they stripped bare and built up again as an aggressive bebop number.

The band followed this up with dates in Scotland, a piano-vocal spot in support of Jamie Cullum at the 'Live on the Lawn' festival in Aberdeenshire, and a set in front of 25,000 at Glasgow's Hogmanay party.

[citation needed] The band performed two nights at the West End festival in Glasgow in 2007, where they showcased piano-vocal versions of new and old songs.

At this time, the duo allowed fans exclusive access with the Hue and Cry Music Club[7] through the official website.

Their 'Open Soul' tour had sold out dates in Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow, London, Manchester and Sheffield, beginning on 11 September 2008.

In July 2009, the brothers supported Human League at Thetford Forest and, in November 2009, played at "Homecoming Live- The Final Fling".

A new Hue And Cry album, Hot Wire was released on 19 March 2012 to critical acclaim,[citation needed] and the band played acoustic gigs in support of it.

Hue and Cry appeared on an August 2012 edition of Celebrity Big Brother, Bit on the Side, singing "Labour of Love" at the end of the show.

They headed out on the road again in October 2012 with their band to play six shows in Scotland and performed further charity gigs towards the end of the year.