Second release from forthcoming album of “21st century freedom songs” releasing January 12, 2018
Following the summer release of his single and music video “Ain’t Gonna Name Names,” American roots artist, The Reverend Shawn Amos, presents the second song from his upcoming album, The Reverend Shawn Amos Breaks It Down. “2017” will be released worldwide November 17, 2017 on iTunes, Spotify and all digital music sellers via Amos’ own Put Together Music imprint (via distributor AWAL).
“2017” is one in a series of what Amos calls “21st century freedom songs,” inspired by the gospel-born protest songs of the 1960s American civil-rights movement. Recorded in Memphis’ Royal Studios with surviving members of Al Green’s lauded 1970s rhythm section, “2017” calls listeners to “Open up our hearts and brains/Think about what our children’s eyes have seen/In the year 2017.” The song also features vocals from Memphis-based vocal group, The Masqueraders.
The track was co-produced by Amos and album producer, James Saez who also mixed. Amos says his forthcoming album, The Reverend Shawn Amos Breaks It Down, is meant to “remind of us our commonality and our brotherhood,” says The Rev. “I’ve been listening to a lot of music from the Staples Singers, Freedom Singers, and other ‘60s blues, folk and gospel acts. Music meant to stir our conscience. We’re living in similar times; we need songs to help us stand up.”
With a string section reminiscent of B.B. King’s “The Thrill Is Gone” and Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On”, “2017” is a timely commentary on our divided discourse — and a heartfelt plea to listen to our better angels. The song is accompanied by a multi-laired photo collage lyric video which speaks literally and metaphorically to events of the past year.
Recording Personnel:
The Reverend Shawn Amos (lead vocals), Michael Toles (guitar), Leroy Hodges, Jr. (bass), Steve Potts (drums), Charles Hodges (keys), Harold Thomas (vocal), Robert “Tex” Wrightsil (vocal), Lester Lands (vocal), Bobby Griffen (vocal), Chris Anderson (string arrangement)
TITLE
2017 (SINGLE)
Single release date: November 17, 2017
From the album The Reverend Shawn Amos Breaks It Down (release date: January 12, 2018)
From the album The Reverend Shawn Amos Breaks It Down (release date: January 12, 2018)
PUT TOGETHER MUSIC
RELEASE DATE
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
DISTRIBUTION
AWAL
LINKS
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On October 27, the mayor of Gilmer, TX, The Honorable Tim Marshall, presented a
proclamation naming Benny’s 78th birthday, "Benny Turner Day."
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