Delicious audiophile pressing of the cult soul classic "I'm Still Here" with original artwork by Fiona MacVicar. Includes a brand new, exclusive to vinyl release "The Last Time" on the AA side!
Includes unlimited streaming of I'm Still Here / The Last Time
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Originally recorded as part of the album "Happily Ever Now" during lockdown in 2020, "I'm Still Here" stands out as one of the shining gems of this outstanding piece of work.
It quickly caught the attention of the UK Soul scene and instantly acquired rare-groove status among soul aficionados.
The hauntingly dreamy track caught the ears of Gilles Peterson, Craig Charles, Patrick Forge and many more DJs through out the UK.
lyrics
The clouds above you are so dark and cold
But I will blow them all away
The shadows below you follow in your steps
But I will shine a light
So please, don't you fret my child
I'm standing here, right by your side
Don't you cry, for tears should not be wasted
On what never can be undone
I'm still here, I'm still here, I'm still here
The pain you chained and locked inside your heart
But I will carry the key
Dragging bags so packed full of the past
But I will carry them all
So please don't you fret my child
I'm standing here right by your side
Don't you cry, for tears should not be wasted
On what never can be undone
I'm still here, I'm still here, I'm still here
When your dreams won't start
I'll be there
When it seems too hard
I'll be there
Even through the darkest times
I'm always here
When you need me, just call
So please, don't you fret my child
I'm standing here, right by your side
Don't you cry, for tears should not be wasted
On what never can be undone
I'm still here, I'm still here, I'm still here
I'm still here, I'm still here, I'm still here
credits
from I'm Still Here / The Last Time,
released November 22, 2022
Sandra-Mae Lux: Vocals / Back Vocals / Saxophones
Ernie McKone: Bass
Crispin Taylor: Drums
Mark Vandergucht: Guitar
Toby Baker: Piano / Sonlina / Moog / Rhodes / Juno-6
Miles Bould: Percussion
James McMillan: Brass
Michael Scherchen: Mastering Engineer
Produced by Gil Cang
Music & lyrics by Sandra-Mae Lux & Alan D. Marriott
Award winning artist and native of Vancouver, Sandra-Mae Lux has twice appeared at the Ottawa International Jazz Festival
where she met and performed with many recognized artists such as Roy Hargrove, Herbie Hancock and opened for Dave Brubeck.
A life-long lover of 70s music, Sandra-Mae now lives in South London with her partner, lots of plants, a disco ball, and many feathered masks....more
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