The beautiful and talented singer/actress, Philly native, Jill Scott, returns to the recording scene after a lengthy hiatus, to bless the world with an excellent rendition of the Bill Withers 1977 classic, "Lovely Day". ...... and what a lovely single it is ! This amazing version will appear on the forthcoming Hidden Beach Recordings release, "Just Before Dawn : Jill Scott From the Vault, Vol. 1"
She more than did the song justice as the rhythm arrangement is pretty much the same as the original. From her stellar vocal performance, to the live instrumentation, this will surely race up the R&B Singles charts and pick up more than a few new fans, to the previous ones that grew up listening to her. Let's take a quick peep of a song that will only put her BACK over and beyond the music industry's radar.
The intro is very identical to the original, but it's performed with it's own unique flare and pizzazz. That "pizzazz" consists of a funky and happy bassline, accompanied with the snaky slivery high hit, with the shaker, rounded out by a warm Fender Rhodes piano. The lightly plucked grooving notes of the rhythm guitar supplements the overall feel good vibe of the tune. Jill's vocal delivery is very soft and whispery at first, but gradually builds to the strong powerhouse singer that she is. Her occasionally jazz like scats and fills is what really bring this track home. Her background vocalists sound just as on point, on key, and confident, as they magnificently support Jill lead vocal parts.
Bill Withers will MORE than approve of this version when he hears it. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if he got a little upset at Jill for her NOT inviting him to sing along, as I'm sure he would've want to sing with the background vocalists. Of course I wouldn't know if Bill would get upset for not contributing, but you best believe he will probably give Jill and all involved his thumps up of approval. So go out and purchase the single at all fine digital and/or traditional retail outlets.
Please remember NOT to download illegally and not to partake in the illegal file sharing of this song, as well as Jill's forthcoming album. You want to show your true love for Jill and her gift of song, do the right thing and purchase the right way, particularly the forthcoming full length project. Thank You.
Musically Yours,
Ran Man
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