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(WE WERE) LOVERS BEFORE – LARRY VAYE
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THE LOVE THAT YOU GIVE TO ME – DAWSON ROAD
 
Don’t you just love those really deep, soulful voices? This one’s my tribute to those big, barrel-chested baritones whose chops could fill a room — guys who could really sell a song, if you know what I mean. Larry Vaye certainly does the business on a number all about finding a love so easy, it’s like you’ve been Lovers Before.
 
Dawson Road is a production I’m really proud of. I was reaching for a sound right on the cusp of the crossover from traditional R&B to modern soul. The harmonies are straight out of Philly, but the rhythm and bari sax licks could be Detroit players — maybe they were moonlighting?! The result is a summery, catchy singalong that’s already seen dancefloor action across Europe.
 
Demonstration copies have also been pressed to vinyl and are limited to 55 copies. See here.
 
Once again, Riker is proud to support the Stax Music Academy in Memphis, Tenn., and pledges the artist’s share of royalties on all vinyl sales to help nurture the next generation of soul stars.