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The Song Is King

by Rosemary Phelan and Jason LaPrade

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A co-write with my late wife Rosemary Phelan. We tracked me playing guitar and her singing live back in 2010, just a single rough take so we'd remember the structure. Sadly we never got around to working on it. Recently I added a harmony part, then went to bed assuming it was done. But I kept getting the feeling I was supposed to add a verse. Almost as if Rosemary was guiding me, I turned the light on and off multiple times to finish it that night.

Rosemary always wanted us to be more of a duo (as opposed to me simply backing her up), but I was always too scared to sing anything other than harmony. I'm still scared, but also at peace knowing that this honours Rosemary's vision for us. And the song's message couldn't be more fitting. I hope it resonates with you too.

lyrics

The Song Is King
© Rosemary Phelan & Jason LaPrade

little brown wren in a tamarack tree
hardly any bigger than a honey bee
she's got a song that makes the whole sky ring
oh she was born to sing

big blue whale in a green lagoon
he sings praise to the sun and praise to the moon
he sounds the deep like a mighty thing
oh he was born to sing

oh my soul where the song is king, we were born to sing

a rhythm in the tide as it kisses the shore
clouds roll in, I hear the thunder roar
there's beauty in the music that the showers bring
when the flowers sing

sweet little girl with the long dark hair
and a great big soul she ain't afraid to bare
a voice that gives the whole world wings
oh she was born to sing

oh my soul where the song is king, we were born to sing

credits

released September 4, 2020
Rosemary Phelan - Vocal
Jason LaPrade - Vocal & Guitar
Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Jason LaPrade @ Crystal Clear Sound

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Jason LaPrade Toronto, Ontario

Best known as a live sound and recording engineer who has helped artists and organizations realize their artistic and creative visions, Jason is now feeling the nudge to release some of his own musical creations.

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