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Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
Comes in a lovely gatefold card case, with artwork by Stefan Redtenbacher.
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DVD
Five beautifully shot live in the studio videos plus the making of the entire album 10 minute documentary.
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Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
Jo Harman’s Signature Soul EP on Vinyl with two unreleased Masterlink Sessions bonus tracks ‘Cloudy’ and ‘Cypress Avenue’ ft. Tony Remy and Orphy Robinson.
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If you could see me now
The one who said that she'd rather roam
The one who said she'd rather be alone
If you could only see me now
If I could hold you now
Just for a moment, if I could really make you mine
Just for a while, turn back the hands of time
If I could only hold you now
I've been too long in the wind
Too long in the rain
Taking any comfort that I can
Looking back and longing for
The freedom of my chains
And lying in your loving arms again
If you could hear me now
Singing somewhere through the lonely nights
Dreaming of the arms that held me tight
If you could only hear me now
I've been too long in the wind
Too long in the rain
Taking any comfort that I can
Looking back and longing for
The freedom of my chains
And lying in your loving arms again
Don't let me down, don't let me down
Don't let me down, don't let me down
Nobody ever loved me like she does
Oh, she does, yeah, she does
And if somebody loved me like she do me
Oh, she do me, yes, she does
Don't let me down, don't let me down
Don't let me down, don't let me down
I'm in love for the first time
Don't you know it's gonna last
It's a love that lasts forever
It's a love that had no past
Don't let me down, don't let me down
Don't let me down, don't let me down…
You've always had it so easy
You've never had to try
But now you want to please me
And you can't figure out why
And in the bright light of the day
You always have expect to have it your way
I'm not even gonna give you a clue, I'm gonna keep you guessing
I might be be Dr Jekyll, sometimes I might be little Ms. Hyde
Sometimes I might wanna say hello, sometimes I might wanna say bye
I might be a mystery can't figure it out
the sort you're trying to get your head round
I'm not even gonna give you a clue, I'm gonna keep you guessing
You might be right, you might be wrong
You might think I maybe stringing you along
So put you're money down and tell me how you'll be betting
I'm not hear to help you win I'm gonna keep you guessing
I know you've had your suspicions baby I've had mind
You have your conditions to which you want me to comply
Sometimes I want to play by the rules
Sometimes I want to make you a fool
I'm not gonna give you a clue, I'm gonna keep you guessing.
Dumb is the light on the dark
As the Angel leaves her watermark
Sweet is her rabid little spark.
Was the rain ever so sumptuous
Some night we'll get out at sea
and I can wait forever if time is all you need
Long is the grinding turn
Of a plan designed to crash and burn
Dead is the mind of the unconcerned
Because empathy is something you learn
Some night we'll get out and drive
but lonely is the road, the road that betters me
It's real peaceful
Not I won't feel deceitful
Can't wait until I next fall asleep
Cos it's the only thing thats mine to keep
Down is the new word
And it's screaming rants are shutting up
So take out a snout and spark it up
Have your favourite drink from your favourite cup
Sunlight will bizarrely shine
But I can wait forever if time is all it takes
It's real peaceful
Not I won't feel deceitful
Can't wait until I next fall asleep
Cos it's the only thing thats mine to keep
Oh, whenever you need want me
it's only right to say, our love is here to stay
Oh, whenever you need want me
I'm right beside you
Say that you want me, say that you need me
Nothing's ever easy
I was weak I was on my knees
When you'd never see me
Hanging on to words, just say that you want me
Oh, it's never straight forward
Love is a crazy thing I never take part in
Oh wheever I wanna be
Take it as me only
Say that you want me, say that you need me
Nothing's ever easy
I was weak I was on my knees
When you'd never see me
Hanging on to words, say that you want me
I'm in trouble now, yeah, yeah
I'm in love somehow, no, no.
Nothing's ever easy
I was weak, baby, I was on my knees
When you never see me
Hanging on to words, say that you want me
Say that you want me, say that you need me
If you could see me now
The one who said that she'd rather roam
The one who said she'd rather be alone
If you could only see me now
If I could hold you now
Just for a moment, if I could really make you mine
Just for a while, turn back the hands of time
If I could only hold you now
I've been too long in the wind
Too long in the rain
Taking any comfort that I can
Looking back and longing for
The freedom of my chains
And lying in your loving arms again
If you could hear me now
Singing somewhere through the lonely nights
Dreaming of the arms that held me tight
If you could only hear me now
I've been too long in the wind
Too long in the rain
Taking any comfort that I can
Looking back and longing for
The freedom of my chains
And lying in your loving arms again
about
This collaboration between noted UK vocalist Jo Harman and bandleader/arranger/producer Stefan Redtenbacher, arose from a previous meeting at a 'Masterlink' session, whereby invited artists guest with 'Redtenbachers Funkestra' and where everything is recorded (and filmed) 100%. live. This chemistry at that session was such that the parties decided to repeat the process over a weekend for a 'Live In The Studio' EP which they subsequently named 'Signature Soul'. With a small band of A list players - a stripped back version of 'Funkestra' - the idea from the outset was to let the voice and songs shine in a 'less is more' fashion with everyone, singer included, recording together in the same room; much in the same way as the likes of Aretha and Dusty did back in the day. The result is a spine tingling set of largely impromptu performances, whereby the innate musicianship of the participants, married to Harman's emotive vocals, results in something very special indeed.
Jo Harman is widely regarded as one of the Uk's finest vocalists, with a thriving international recording and touring career, which has seen her record duets with Soul Superstar Michael McDonald, and Motown song writing legend, Lamont Dozier. Jo has also headline many noted Festivals, internationally, and recorded two acclaimed studio albums, amongst many other career highlights.
Redtenbacher's Funkestra have made a lot of music, with around 15 album releases in their own right alone, often featuring some of the best known artists in their field from around the world. They are also known as one of (if not the?) best studio house bands in Europe, as witnessed by their 'Masterlink' youtube series and increasing collaborations with other noted international artists, such as this project with Jo Harman.
credits
released May 3, 2020
PERFORMERS:
Jo Harman - vocals
Stefan Redtenbacher - bass, bandleader
Mike Sturgis - drums
Mike Outram - guitar, backing vocals
Ross Stanley - Hammond Organ, Fender Rhodes
James Welch - additional backing vocals on 'Say That You Want Me'
Produced by Jo Harman and Stefan Redtenbacher
Recorded, mixed and mastered at Masterlink Productions by James Welch
For writing credits and publishing info please see individual tracks
Cover photos by Alysse Gafjken
Graphic Illustration by Stefan Redtenbacher
RSB Records (RSB75000)
This collaboration between noted UK vocalist Jo Harman and bandleader/arranger/producer Stefan Redtenbacher, arose from a
previous meeting at a 'Masterlink' session, whereby invited artists guest with 'Redtenbachers Funkestra' and where everything is recorded (and filmed) 100%. live....more
Melbourne singer-songwriter channels raw emotions into folk pastorals full of angelic soul harmonies, as well as stylistic twists and turns. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 30, 2022