Cherelle

This album has been such an incredible journey. From the moment I decided to put out a solo album, all the pieces just seemed to fall into place. So many people to thank, from the bottom of my heart…

To the incredible musicians who brought their creativity, artistry and unique voices to these songs: you elevated every track, adding beauty, edge and magic in all the right places. I’m deeply grateful to each and every one of you.

A very special thanks to Marc Gladstone, Chris Murray Driver and Jay Wittur.  I loved your song “Something Old, Something New” the moment I heard the demo and wanted to honour what you three, along with the late Doug Bennett, had created.  Thank you for helping me give the song new life and for laying down some truly epic parts. The song ultimately gave this record its name and became the thread that ties it all together.

Speaking of Marc Gladstone, my bandmate, soulmate and confidant: I can’t thank you enough for all you do for me.  You are an incredibly talented producer, writer and creator of the soundscapes that give these songs colour, depth and wings. Thank you for your extraordinary musicianship, your endless support and for always being beside me, in music and in life.

A special thanks to Colin Weinmaster, my friend, co-writer, performer and producer on four of these songs, whose extraordinary talent, creativity and belief in the music went far beyond producing. You brought your heart to these songs, and always went above and beyond to turn them into diamonds. And a little extra love for bringing and producing “San Francisco” along for the ride, the perfect bonus track for this journey.  Many thanks for bringing together this group of talented musicians, whose talent and artistry elevated these songs and made them world-class … Daryl Burgess, Tom Keenlyside, Tim Porter, Peter Juric, Allan Rodger, Billy Mendoza, Joani Bye, Lynda Boyd, Kim Nishikawara.  Much love to Patty Weinmaster for all the support and for being a bright light in this world.  Special thanks to Daryl Burgess for helping Colin and me bring “Love’s Gotta Get Louder” to life. So grateful for your creativity and friendship.

Much love and appreciation to Al Harlow, Jerry Cook, Brian Poulsen, Bryan Jasper for sharing your incredible talents and adding your own special magic to these songs and to Greg Stuart my Peacenik Collective bandmate, thanks for bringing the beat, the groove and the cool.

Big love to my Stone Poets family, Marc Gladstone and Scott Jackson. I’m so happy to give our smouldering gem “Sweetest Sin” another moment to shine.

I couldn’t have done this project without my award winning friend Sheldon Zaharko, producer, recording engineer, mixing and mastering engineer and all around sonic wizard. For the past decade-plus, you’ve been an invaluable part of my musical journey, bringing your incredible ears, talent and heart to all my musical projects. Once again, you made every song on this album sparkle. I’m deeply grateful for all we’ve created together, and even more grateful for our friendship. To my lovely friend Pamela Windeyer, whose extraordinary talent and beautiful artwork gave this album its visual heart: thank you for so generously sharing your art with me, and for being my artistic director, creative sounding board and one of my biggest supporters. I’m endlessly grateful for your imagination, generosity and, most of all, your friendship.

To my dear friend and photographer Keith Clark, thank you for understanding the heart of this album and creating an image that brought my vision to life and blended beautifully with Pamela’s artwork. And big love to Cindy Clark, always there with her warmth, encouragement and support. I’m so grateful to you both. With love and gratitude to my former Jardines bandmates, Ricky Francisco, Michael Flunkert, Douglas Liddle and Brian Sanheim, whose musicianship lives on in Five Years Ago, Someone’s Stolen Tuesday and I Want More, carrying a little piece of our musical history into this new chapter.

Many thanks to Rob Darch from Hipposonic Studios for bringing my 2” tape from the mid 90’s back to life.  Sheldon said you could bake it, and you did! What a joy to finally give my long-unreleased cover of the Rolling Stones’ “Let’s Spend the Night Together” a home after all these years.

And finally, to my family, friends and everyone who has supported me along the way: your love, belief and encouragement are woven into every chapter of this journey. From the deepest place in my heart, thank you for walking beside me.

Full musician and production credits can be found below.

Track listing, Times and Credits

1 - It's a Beautiful Day (3:22) Written by Cherelle and Colin Weinmaster

Cherelle Jardine: Lead Vocals, BG Vocals ... Colin Weinmaster: String and horn Arrangements, Trombone, Organ, BG Vocals ... Marc Gladstone. Piano, Harpsichord solo, BG Vocals .. Tim Porter. Acoustic and Electric guitars … Allan Rodger: 12 String Electric Guitar ...Cherelle, Marc and Colin: Autoharp … Tom Keenlyside: Flute, Alto, Tenor, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet ...Billy Mendoza: Bass … Allan Rodger: Drums

Produced by Colin Weinmaster

Recording Engineer Colin Weinmaster Studio 17

Recording Engineer Sheldon Zaharko Zed Productions

Recording Engineer Allan Rodger Flexitone Studios

Mixed and Mastered by Sheldon Zaharko Zed Productions

2 - I Want More (3:50) Written by Cherelle

Cherelle: Lead vocals, BG vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion… Marc Gladstone, Piano, Keys, BG vocals … Michael Flunkert: Steel Guitar...Ricky Francisco: Mandolin ...Douglas Liddle: Electric Guitar ... Brian Sanheim: Bass ... Greg Stuart: Drums

Produced by Cherelle, Sheldon Zaharko and Marc Gladstone

Recording  Engineer Sheldon Zaharko

Recorded at the Sound Lounge and Zed Productions

Mixed and mastered by Sheldon Zaharko

3 - San Francisco, (Be sure to Wear Flowers in your Hair) (4:00). Written by John Phillips

Cherelle Jardine: Lead Vocals, BG vocals, Autoharp ... Colin Weinmaster: String and Horn arrangements, Trombone, Organ, Harpsichord, Autoharp, BG Vocals ... Marc Gladstone: Piano, Harpsichord solo, Farfisa Organ, Autoharp, BG vocals ... Tom Keenlyside: Alto, Tenor, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet ... Tim Porter: Acoustic and Electric guitars... Billy Mendoza: Bass ... Daryl Burgess: Drums, Lynda Boyd: BG Vocals

Produced by Colin Weinmaster

Recording Engineer Colin Weinmaster Studio 17

Recording Engineer Sheldon Zaharko Zed Productions

Recording Engineer Allan Rodger Flexitone Studios

Mix and Mastered by Sheldon Zaharko Zed Productions

4 - Lay the Weapons Down (3:30) Written by Cherelle and Colin Weinmaster

Cherelle: Lead Vocals, BG Vocals ... Colin: Electric Guitar, Trombone, BG Vocals ... Marc Gladstone: Farisa, Hammond, BG Vocals ... Peter Juric: Trumpet ... Tom Keenleyside: Baritone, Alto, Tenor Sax ... Billy Mendoza: Bass ... Daryl Burgess: Drums ... Linda Boyd: BG Vocals

Produced by Colin Weinmaster

Recording Engineer Colin Weinmaster Studio 17

Recording Engineer Sheldon Zaharko Zed Productions

Recording Engineer Allan Rodger Flexitone Studios

Mixed, Mastered Sheldon Zaharko Zed Productions

5 - Let's Spend the Night Together (3:27) Written by The Rolling Stones

Cherelle: Lead Vocals, BG Vocals, Percussion ... Marc Gladstone: Piano, Keyboards, Organ ... Al Harlow: Electric Guitar ... Colin Weinmaster: Horn Arrangements, Trombone ... Tom Keenlyside : Trumpet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax ... Robin Steen: Bass ... Darren Sleno: Drums ... Rachel Page BG Vocals, Arlen Park: BG Vocals

Produced by Cherelle, Sheldon Zaharko

Recording Engineer, Bart Gurr Bullfrog Studio

Recording Engineer Sheldon Zaharko Zed Productions

Mixed, Mastered Sheldon Zaharko Zed Productions

2 inch tape bake Hipposonic Studios - Rob Darch

6- Five Years Ago (3:21) Written by Cherelle

Cherelle: Lead Vocals, BG Vocals, Acoustic Guitar Percussion … Marc Gladstone: Piano, Keys, BG Vocals ... Michael Flunkert: Steel Guitar ... Ricky Francisco: Mandolin ... Douglas Liddle: Electric Guitar ... Brian Sanheim: Bass ... Greg Stuart: Drums

Produced by Cherelle, Marc Gladstone, Sheldon Zaharko

Recording Engineer Sheldon Zaharko

Recorded at Sound Lounge and Zed Productions

Mixed and Mastered by Sheldon Zaharko Zed Productions

7 - Something Old, Something New (3:41) Written by Doug Bennett House of Slug Publishing, Marc Gladstone, Chris Murray Driver and Jay Wittur 

Cherelle: Lead Vocals, BG Vocals, Percussion ... Marc Gladstone: Piano, Keys, BG Vocals ... Jay Wittur: Bass ... Brian Poulsen: Guitar ... Chris Murray Driver: Drums ... Jerry Cook: Tenor Saxophone ... Tom Keenlyside: Trumpet Tenor Alto and Bari. ... Colin Weinmaster: Synth

Produced by Cherelle, Marc Gladstone, Sheldon Zaharko

Recorded at Demi Tone Studio

Recorded at Zed Productions

Recording Engineer Sheldon Zaharko

Mixed and Mastered Sheldon Zaharko Zed Productions

8 - Sweetest Sin (5:01) Written by Stone Poets, Cherelle, Marc Gladstone and Scott Jackson

Cherelle: Lead Vocals, BG Vocals, Acoustic Guitar ... Marc Gladstone: Keys, Synth Bass, BG Vocals ... Scott Jackson: BG Vocals, Acoustic Guitar ... Bryan Jasper: Electric Guitar

Produced by Sheldon Zaharko and Stone Poets

Recording Engineer Sheldon Zaharko

Recorded at Zed Productions

Mixed and Mastered Sheldon Zaharko Zed Productions

9 - Someone's Stolen Tuesday (4:12) Written by Cherelle and Marc Gladstone

Cherelle: Lead Vocals, BG Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion ... Marc Gladstone: Piano, Keys, BG Vocals ... Michael Flunkert: Steel Guitar ... Ricky Francisco: Mandolin ... Douglas Liddle: Electric Guitar ... Brian Sanheim: Bass ... Greg Stuart: Drums

Produced by Cherelle, Marc Gladstone, Sheldon Zaharko

Recording Engineer Sheldon Zaharko

Recorded at Sound Lounge and Zed Productions

Mixed and Mastered by Sheldon Zaharko

10 - Love's Gotta Get Louder (4:13) Written by Cherelle, Colin Weinmaster and Daryl Burgess 

Cherelle: Lead Vocals, BG Vocals ... Colin Weinmaster: Keys, Electric Guitar, BG Vocals ... Marc Gladstone: Hammond Organ, BG Vocals ... Tim Porter: Electric, Wah Guitar ... Joani Bye: Feature Tag Vocal, BG Vocals ... Kim Nishikawara: Alto, Tenor and Bari Saxophone. ... Billy Mendoza: Bass, BG Vocals ... Daryl Burgess: BG Vocals, Drums

Produced by Colin Weinmaster

Recording Engineer Colin Weinmaster Studio 17

Recording Engineer Sheldon Zaharko Zed Productions

Recording Engineer Allan Rodger Flexitone Studios

Mix and Mastered by Sheldon Zaharko Zed Productions