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1.
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
2.
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…
3.
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.
4.
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
5.
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
6.
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)

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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

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