Truly a siren’s song, “It Does Something”, co-written by Manny Charlton, kicks off this CD with a rockn’, dancing, sexy song blasted with a strong dash of salt on that tequila - grabbing you instantly and making you want to dance too close - and too fast - with someone you desire.
Her voice is sultry - or bluesy - or rockin’. Her range is as wide as any number of musical styles you can imagine: ballads, rock n’ roll, emotional grit and more are a matter of fact for Robin DeLorenzo, a Jersey singer/songwriter with incredible lungs. This singer is the real deal.
DeLorenzo, a single mother, said she has always been a musician, working both locally and at far flung hot spots.
Fresh off a very successful stint in Nashville, she said she is beyond thrilled.
“After 12 years, 3 CDs, working with dozens of musicians and many hundreds of gigs later, I am performing my music at The Bluebird Café in Nashville,” noted DeLorenzo.
Now, with “Walkin’ Miles in my Shoes”, this soulful, dynamic talent brings a piercing newsound to listeners.
Truly a siren’s song, “It Does Something”, co-written by Manny Charlton, kicks off this CD with a rockn’, dancing, sexy song blasted with a strong dash of salt on that tequila - grabbing you instantly and making you want to dance too close - and too fast - with someone you desire.
Desire is a strong element, like a bright thread weaving throughout these powerful songs.
“Pink Ribbon Angels” is a haunting and all too familiar ballad, with a singer’s desire for freedom from pain, release from breast cancer and redemption from disease. This song
is the perfect haunting melody for anyone battling cancer, and should become a mainstay at every Relay for Life across the country.
When I heard the title track, “Walkin’ Miles in my Shoes” I was surprised to hear such a
lovely song about a gritty real-life reality: homelessness and the hundreds of thousands of hungry kids and families who dwell right here in America. Poverty is not a topic most singers bother to focus on, and DeLorenzo must be commended for her work on this moving, important song.
But if you crave some good old fashioned country styled drama, listen to “Just a Cheat”.
Shades of Patsy Cline come to mind when I listen to this song about much more than cheating, and the guest singer Bryon Smith is the perfect touch here. There is nothing like a classic country styled love song to get my heart racing - and this is now a solid favorite.
There are 12 offerings on this CD and I promise you will return to a few favorites many times.
After listening so often over the past two weeks, I think my favorite is “This Stage is Black”. I love a good tragedy mixed with hope - and as well all know, keeping the faith in the face of dark times is not a walk in the park. Click here to listen to this song.
If you would like to buy this CD or take a listen, you can visit www.robind.com.
Robin DeLorenzo, who just returned from a sell-out show in Nashville, is a musical triple-theat: a red-hot singer-song writer with plenty of soul, the chops to make it resonate and the stage persona to keep you smiling.
She will be performing at The New Jersey State Fair at The Sussex County Fairgrounds on Sunday, August 3rd, 8-10pm in the Performing Arts Tent, and also September 20, 4:00 pm at Highlands Festival at Waterloo Village in Stanhope.
