This CD opens with “Green Light,” in which a woman urges
her guy to pick up the pace a bit. Charlie Faye sings, “Don’t hesitate/Don’t make me wait/I’ll open up the gates/You’ve got the
green light, baby, go.” Oh yes, I love an anxious, randy chick. But you
know, sometimes we guys are a bit clueless, and it takes a woman being as
straightforward as these gals are in this song to clue us in. We certainly
appreciate it. “Green Light” was written by Charlie Faye and Craig Marshall. The
group follows that tune with “Loving Names,” which has something of a western
vibe and a familiar beat in certain sections. “All those loving names you used to call me/All those loving names are
overused/All those loving names, they now appall me/Because when they hit my
hit ears I can only think of you.”
“Heart” is so sweet, with a sound so innocent and
delightful. Maybe it’s odd, but I started thinking about John Waters while
listening to this song, as it seems like it would fit perfectly in one of his
1950s/1960s-type movies. And hey, when is John Waters going to direct another
film? It’s been more than a decade. Anyway, this is a wonderful song. Here is a
taste of the lyrics, sung to her own heart: “One day you tell me he’s the only one/The next day scare me off and
make me run/Don’t be cruel, heart, to this poor fool/Who always listens to you.”
And I like these lines: “They say to
follow where you lead me/But you don’t know where you’re going.” Ah, you
won’t be able to hear the line “Follow your heart” quite the same way again
after this tune.
“Eastside” then has more of a rock and roll groove, with
something of a soul vibe. Tony Gilkyson and Marcus Watkins join the band on
guitar on this track. This one is a lot of fun, and with lyrics that certainly
don’t lack something to say. “Now things
have been changing every day on the eastside/People are moving, the hipsters
are grooving, all right/New buildings going up/Old houses coming down/Who’s
going to look out for the people/Who grew up in this part of town.” “Eastside”
was written by Charlie Faye, Eric Holden and Dave Raven.
Another favorite is “One More Chance,” which has a
wonderful R&B vibe. It’s a song about hoping life will give her another
chance at a love, after she didn’t quite take advantage of the first
opportunity. It’s a really strong track. “If
life gives me one more chance/At a love like yours/I’ll take it/I’ll never,
never ever walk away again/Never ask for more/Won’t forsake it.”
“Delayed Reaction” is another highlight. It is so ridiculously
catchy and fun, a total delight. “Then
there were days when I felt perfectly okay/I had myself convinced that I was on
my way/But then some memory would sneak right up and say/So much for your plan
of action.” And just when I thought it couldn’t get any cuter, this
wonderful, though brief, instrumental section surprised me. “Delayed Reaction”
was written by Charlie Faye and Bill Demain. The CD then concludes with “It’s
All Happening,” a positive-sounding song which features Tony Gilkyson on
guitar. “But now the words of love ring
true/Just like this song I’m singing to you.”
CD Track List
- Green Light
- Loving Names
- Sweet Little Messages
- Carelessly
- Heart
- Eastside
- Coming Round The Bend
- One More Chance
- See You Again
- Delayed Reaction
- It’s All Happening
Charlie Faye &
The Fayettes is scheduled to be released on June 10, 2016.
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