![]() ![]() ‘Lemon Yellow’ is a lovely waltz blessed by Van Dyke Parks-meets-George Martin strings, Randy Newman-esque piano, and a charming story about the love of a car that came ‘all the way from Germany.’ The life of a boy growing up with the world snuggled up around him takes place in and around that lemon yellow automobile. You really couldn’t ask for anything more…or delicious. There’s also a beautiful string arrangement topping the bill. There’s a bit of a Steely Dan vibe in here, as well. Rundgren fans will dig this easy-going number, which draws on the sound of Philadelphia soul fans of Carole King will be similarly entranced. ‘Leroy Boy’ takes its cue from Todd Rundgren’s iconic ‘We Gotta Get You a Woman’ (Bill had originally thought to write a sequel to the song, but opted instead to wax poetic from personal experience). Written with Larry Goldings, this has standard written all over it. ‘Honey Bear’ is a lovely meeting of gold-standard influence, blending a distinct Randy Newman/Harry Nilsson vibe with Van Dyke Parks ambiance, pedal steel guitar, played by Jim Hoke, horns, and a sprinkling of Beach Boys’ style percussion. Built around Bill's piano and lovely vocals, and co-producer Jim Hoke's tasteful string and horn arrangements, which ought to get some kind of arranger's award (someone get on that right away), these songs will absolutely, positively stay with you for all eternity.) but there are others worthy of more than a mere mention. “It is as perfect a record as could be offered to earthlings in 2017. “Bill DeMain's first full-length album is a delicious, wonderfully arranged song cycle stacked high with sweet, beautifully written and performed classic-sounding songs in the style of Harry Nilsson, Randy Newman, Van Dyke Parks, and Harpers Bizarre. ![]()
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