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Beware The Stranger

by Lady Blackbird

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Taken from her much-anticipated debut album Black Acid Soul, produced by Grammy-nominated Chris Seefried, Beware The Stranger is a captivating reimagining of the ‘70s funk/soul anthem Wanted Dead Or Alive.
Originally performed by The Krystal Generation, the song was made popular by soul ensemble The Voices Of East Harlem, whose classic rare groove version was produced by Leroy Hutson and Curtis Mayfield and provided the inspiration for Lady Blackbird’s powerful, jazz-influenced reimagining.

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She’s wanted
Dead or alive
Distinguishing features
She got cold and shifty eyes

She’ll lead you on
With her words so soft and sweet
She’ll rob you of your pride
and then sweep you off your feet
She’ll wine and dine you
You’re the one to have to pay
And you’ll never see her
When she makes her get away

So beware the stranger
Lurking in your town
Tall dark and handsome
Y’all beware
Your heart break down

She’s sweet and loving
And she’ll steal your breath away
She’s a tricky character
Like an actor in play
Embezzlement and murder
Oh these crimes are just a few
She’ll steal your heart away
Surely steal the love you knew

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released July 24, 2020
Produced and Arranged by Chris Seefried
Recorded and Mixed By Seth Atkins Horan
Mastered By Bernie Grundman, At Bernie Grundman Mastering LA CA
Recorded at Sunset Sound LA CA
Mixing at Gnu Gnome LA CA

Deron Johnson - Steinway Baby Grand
Jon Flaugher - Double Bass
Jimmy Paxson - Drums, Percussion
A&R - Ross Allen

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Lady Blackbird Los Angeles, California

Whilst reflecting influences as varied as Billie Holiday, Gladys Knight, Tina Turner and Chaka Khan, Los Angeles-based Lady Blackbird (aka Marley Munroe) possesses a style and emotional intensity that is very much her own. Her forthcoming debut album Black Acid Soul presents a wholly fresh take on the jazz vocal idiom from an artist blessed with a bold, unmistakeable voice. ... more

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