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Because of You (Voc. Kara Johnstad)
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A jazz song about a heart broken girl. Kara delivers the goods on this, what a voice, she's incredible, be sure to visit her at www.soundclick.com/karajohnstad, you will love all her songs.
drums piano bass collaboration jazz vocal
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Evan Paul is a very unique artist. His music is totally original, multi-genre, mostly acoustic, new age, easy listening, uplifting and spiritual.
I'm a Canadian songwriter musician and have recently released my first CD, "Spirits in the Sky". It's an instrumental, classical guitar album with sweeteners such as flute and strings. After decades of performing in various bands and as solo, I have finally settled on recording and writing, and only playing live ocasionally. Result, is a sweet, easy listening and spiritually uplifting work that defies any genre placement. It's pure acoustic and very melodic. Also, one will notice vocal songs and collaborations with various world artists. Presently, my latest CD "Eklektika" is active. It's one of the most original multi-genre instrumental album ever created. Unlike my previous, "Spirits in the Sky" collection, this one has percussion, a little more punch, but still retains that Evan Paul style of classical guitar playing. Enjoy!!!
Song Info
Genre
Jazz • Jazz Vocals
Charts
#2 in subgenre Peak #1
Charts
Peak #1
Author
Evan Paul Kozaris
Rights
yes
Uploaded
September 08, 2006
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MP3 4.5 MB • 192 kbps • 4:56
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Beat
4/4
Key
C maj
Vocals
Female
Character
Positivity
dark, sad, angry
happy
Appeal
unique
radio-friendly
Story behind the song
We all feel the blues when we discover the one we love is untrue, it happens all the time. Love hurts, but we can't live without it.
Lyrics
BECAUSE OF YOU (Voc. Kara Johnstad, Words and Music: Evan Paul Kozaris, Piano: Doug Wright) I got your letter today, Explaining the reason, why you couldn't stay, Telling me you fell in love, with someone new, My world just came to an end, Your very existence, just a pretend, How could I fall for this, with someone like you. Wish I had known all of this, from the start, Left myself open, to a broken heart, My bright, sunshine colours, fading to blue.... Because of You, all Because of You, Wish I had known from the start, But I'm just a fool, who follows her heart, What my friends told me I know, now to be true, They said they have seen you around, Holding the hand of a new love you've found, Didn't believe it at first, but know now it's true. So here once again, someone has passed me by, How do I get, rid of this knot I feel inside, Feeling so helpless and sorry for myself, it's not me...... What am I, what am I to do. Solo I sit down, watch some sitcomes on TV Channel to Channel, I search for comedy, But it doesn't help me when nothing seems funny to me.... All Because of You, Because of You. Now the sun maybe shining today, But I look outside, and I just see grey, The reason I know is all Because of You, Seems I've been living a lie, But now for me, there's no place to hide, All I can feel is the pain, and hurtin' inside, Wish I had known all of this, from the start Never would have left myself open to a broken heart, My bright sunshine colours fading to blue...... Because of You, all Because of You.. What am I to do? Tell me, tell me,what am I to do? I feel so blue, Because of You, Add lib.
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Tony DeLecce
Aug 28
Oh I agree Kara is one fantastic singer and your versatility and musicianship always blows me away. Great track. Is that pic Kara or Kirstin Dunst. Love
John R. Kennedy
Nov 18, 2013
Very lovely song and a nice arrangement, instrumentation, to die for vocals and a great mix. Like the piano, sounds good. Very nice collaboration. Way cool!! Peace and Blessings, John
Ascenzion - Al Massey
Aug 06, 2011
Smooth contemporary jazz piece with an outstanding female vocal performance. 5+Stars
Roger John
Oct 04, 2010
Well done. You even got me liking Jazz.
claude and noella larente
Apr 01, 2010
VERY NICE
gabe stenziano
Feb 14, 2010
just stumbled on this gem. great song, great vocal. a real toe tapper, so well done. gabe
ALEXIS PATRICK
Apr 13, 2009
Hello Evan Paul!!!!! This song is so beautiful and her vocals are really awesome. Thank you so much for your beautiful messages and ratings. It is an honor coming from you. I love your sense of humor, as well.:)
dessie4music
Feb 17, 2009
Wonderful song! You picked a wonderful gal to sing it too! AWESOME!
Judy Henry Church
Jan 22, 2009
Love this cool jazz tune. The chords are off the chain and my kind of music. Love those piano chords, and bass walks. So cool!! Great song!! Kara delievered this song well with her incrediable voice! I am jealous! I should have played and sung this song cause I like it so much! hehehe. . :)
Tony DeLecce
Jan 12, 2009
Evan, Great work on this one. Instrumentally a gem. Vocals are fantastic for the Genre. And lyrics are very strong. Very impressive on all fronts.
tmiller71
Jan 18, 2008
Very nice sound and Kara has a wonderful voice. Just added this one to my station so that I can listen to it every time I sign in and it plays on MySpace on my profile page as well.
Jamie Dubberly
Jan 07, 2008
Evan, Havent been to your page in a while man, I like this tune!! Singer Kara sounds great on it- Hope you're well, I heard crystal balls too and quite enjoyed it- you've been busy! :) I just put up a new tune on my page, a demo of a new latin jazz tune "brunswick stew", if you get a chance check it out ;) Well happy New Year bro, and all the best for 08!!!!
Bill Wright
Dec 15, 2007
Cool jazzy tune, Evan. Well played with very nice vocals.