Words and Music by Roger Whittlesey. Christy Bluhm sings lead and background vocals. Sharon Egan sings background vocals in the bridge. Noel Barrett plays bass. John Mason plays guitar. Dan Friedman plays saxophone. Whittlesey produced all other sounds. ©2024.
Dear Reader,
It was a great pleasure, after presenting an early version of this song (which I had sung) to Christy Bluhm, to learn that she wanted to sing it. There was no hesitation on my part. I immediately muted every note I sang and gave it over to her. Christy sings beautifully on this song, and I cannot imagine the song in any form but with her gorgeous voice interpreting the melody.
From there, we got Noel Barrett involved, and he laid down such a cool bass track. His fills throughout are masterful with tasteful touches. Rock-solid time-great ideas! That's Noel.
Next we asked John Mason, a brilliant technical guitarist, to join us, and he did exactly what the track called for-he played rhythm guitar. His tasty picking in the verses created a forward movement that urged the song along, and his strumming of the chords in the chorus acted as a canvas for Christy to paint a melody over.
Several weeks ago, Sharon Egan, a talented vocalist from Northeast Pennsylvania added some lovely vocal lines in the bridge of the song, which Christy then harmonized over.
Our last move was to get saxophonist Dan Friedman involved. Dan has played on several of my songs in the past and he always brings with him a unique approach that is soulful and tinged with a jazz sensibility. He knows what to play and for this song he sought out the spaces in such a beautiful way.
Ultimately, we have a song in which a group of great musicians wove their parts to create a tapestry of sound that provides surprises along the way and moments that you are eager to return to on ensuing listens.
This was a true collaboration. At no point was there direction from me, except to say, "Do what you do!" And they did!
All My Best,
Roger Whiittlesey
August 2024
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