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Soul Steps

by The Everettes

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1.
She wanted to see what life held So she took a train to nowhere Figured she’d be unknown there And try to stop her flights Of running in the night If there was a chance she would take it Don’t give her a heart she’ll break it When it came time to leave She’d set another site And then she’d run into the night (Run baby run) When the weight of all the World is on your shoulders Try to find the strength inside you Open roads, big skies surround you Click your heels, run into the night Run baby run, run baby run Run baby run, run baby run (Run baby run) To count mistakes will only Leave you cold and lonely Try to find the strength inside you Open roads, big skies surround you Click your heels, run into the night She wanted to see what life held So she took a train to nowhere Turns out the roads don’t end there Don’t you stop, life’s not done The journey you take has just begun Click your heels, run into the night Try to find the strength inside you Open roads, big skies surround you Click your heels and run into the night
2.
So Many Ways 02:58
So many ways I could take from here to there (Might be better, so much better) How do I know where to go, how to find my way (Does it matter, is it true?) Stay there, what if I never leave? Keep going, will I ever be seen? Is it ever, is it ever Is it ever getting better? Just another road to hold to Anywhere to go, but life will be a maze though Just another way to lean to I am waiting for a sign how to run through So many ways I could take from here to there (Might be better, so much better) How do I know where to go, how to find my way (Does it matter, is it true?) So many ways I could take from here to there (Might be better, so much better) How do I know where to go, how to find my way (Does it matter, is it true?) Stay right here, what if I never leave? Maybe I’m wrong, will I ever be free? Is it ever (is it ever better), is it ever Is it ever getting better? (Is it getting better) Just another road to hold to Anywhere to go, but life will be a maze though Just another way to lean to I am waiting for a sign how to run through (Might be better, so much better Does it matter, is it true?) So many ways I could take from here to there (Might be better, so much better) How do I know where to go, how to find my way (Does it matter, is it true?) So many ways (just another road to hold to) So many ways (just another way to lean to) So many ways (just another road to hold to) So many ways
3.
Number Nine 03:07
When I first saw him He really cared A tender hope of love in the air But he didn’t want me (and I was fooled again) He didn’t dare Just when I was ready to share (The love I wanted to give him) Every time I open up my mind for someone new I think he’d feel the same but once again it’s just a game When all is said and done I’ll be the one to stand my ground When all the clouds are gone I’ll stay on number nine I’ve always trusted I’m always true The more I gave, the more I felt blue Happy to stay here (on my own number nine) Happy to move As long as I’ll be keeping my groove (All I want is something to feel good) Every time I open up my life for something new I think I’d be the same but then again it’s one more stain When all is said and done I’ll be the one to stand my ground When all the clouds are gone I’ll stay on number nine I’ll watch the world go round Until I see the golden sky When all is said and done I’ll be ready to settle down When all is said and done When all the clouds are gone I’ll watch the world go round Until I see the golden sky When all is said and done When all the clouds are gone My own number nine
4.
Good Life 03:12
(Good, good, good, good) (Good, good, good) Some people they like late night dancing Some people can’t make up their minds Why don’t you leave all your troubles behind? You could be fine with life as it is I’ve got to get myself together (together, together) I’m sick of wasting all my time I’m gonna leave all my troubles behind Life is too short to miss any part of it, yeah Just give me the good life (Give me the good life, good life) I’d like to take this point of view I’d like to take it up with you Just give me the good life Just give me the good life, good life Why don’t you leave all your troubles behind? Let’s get on with it, let’s get on with it Some people waste their time on waiting (And waiting and waiting) And hoping their life’s about to start Well every day should be lived from the heart Just give me the good life Just give me the good life, good life Just give me the good life Just give me the good life, good life (Just give me the good life) Give me the good life (Give me the good life, good life) (Just give me the good life) Give me the good life Give me that good, good life (Good, good, good) Let’s get on with it (Give me the good life) Yeah (Good, good, good) Oh give me, give me that good, good life (Good, good, good) Give me that good, give me that good Give me that good, good life (Good, good, good) Let’s get on with it, oh
5.
Held my head up high Fighting to keep up the good times Silent tears I cried Thought that I would feel you When you came to me Though shadows of my past Would be near me, trying to steer me away But I saw that you got lost Just like me, just like us Oh, it took two sails To keep us from drifting apart Had to see what we need And listen to what we got Hold your head up high Let’s find a way together, take it wherever One step at a time Oh, we never ever have to be in haste, no Learning to be loved Means to give and to take And to know you have to wait, oh Oh, it takes two souls To save us from coming apart Find the tools to make our own rules Now we go where we go, but we go ahead, oooh Love was never gone But I couldn’t get through without you, babe When the hard times come And the light shines through Love is ever strong When we do what in doubt we know We could both hang on to what we have We hold our heads up high Knowing we both had to grow there When the knots are tight We can pull together stronger
6.
„Hey“, she said, „What are you still waiting for now? Doors might close before you’ve gotten there, my dear“ I know she cares, sharing good advice In a way that she can understand Tryin’ to be my friend I cannot hear it now Can’t hear it then, never again I don’t know, I’m getting drowned by all these questions Time will tell who I am in a thousand lessons „Hey“, he said, „What is it you want from life? Wake up and see, don’t just ever waste your time“ I know he cares, telling me to be aware Of all the things that might go wrong But where do I belong? I cannot hear it now Can’t hear it then again, again I don’t know, I’m getting drowned by all these questions Time will tell who I am in a thousand lessons All I want is what I’m always told to let go I don’t feel the path that they keep trying to put me on Keep trying to put me on I don’t know Time will tell Who I am in a thousand lessons.
7.
Soul Thing 03:08
When I was younger everybody told me You’ve got soul, but you’ve gotta let it grow I didn’t know how to do it, but I tried To do what I could to get it in my life It’s a soul thing, everybody said it Soul thing, yeah yeah yeah Soul thing, everybody said it You’ve got it, you’ve got it, you’ve got it All of the friends that came into my life Had their own beauty, had their own style (that’s right) The kindness they gave is exactly what they got Help a sister up when you’re sitting at the top ’Cause that’s a soul thing, everybody said it Soul thing, yeah yeah yeah Soul thing, everybody said it You’ve got it, you’ve got it, you’ve got it Now let it go and let it grow Let it go, let it grow Go on and be a good person in the world Let it go, let it go Go on and be a good person in the world Now what you give is exactly what you get Be a kind person, but I must confess I haven’t been consistent Lord knows that I tried Now I’ll keep on doing my best Until the day that I die ’Cause that’s a soul thing, everybody say it Soul thing, yeah yeah yeah That’s a soul thing, everybody said it You’ve got it, you’ve got it, you’ve got it, you’ve got it Soul thing, soul thing, yeah yeah yeah, soul thing You’ve got it, you’ve got it, you’ve got it You’ve got it, you’ve got it You’ve got it, you’ve got it, you’ve got it Now let it go, let it grow Be a good person in the world Let it go, let it go And be a good person in the world
8.
I am calling out today I’ll get myself together Calling out today They won’t teach me better Call it out today Nothing will be changed unless I do I will call it out today Be aware, not follow them Calling out today Never holding back again Call it out today They keep tryin’ to catch me, but I see Don’t just ever listen, get myself ahead Making it my own way, no matter what is said Be aware of those who try to make me feel afraid I am calling out today Sticklers do not catch me Call it out today Taking time, being free Calling out today I don’t need to push myself again Why do I always do what they expect Forget about myself? Call it out, say it loud, I know them Calling out today Break away and change the way I see Don’t just ever listen, get myself ahead Making it my own way, no matter what is said Be aware of those who try to make me feel afraid Why should I be listening to those fears inside my head? What do I suppose they do to me? What if I just stop them and speak for myself? Call it out, say it loud Call it out today, oh yeah Call it out today Call it out today Call it out today Call it out today Call it out today Call it out today
9.
Red Flags 03:07
You’re told you’re always wrong Two-way turned to one Behind a big stone wall Self-esteem is out of scene You think you are embraced Ivy arms, the poisoned ones Spreading in a maze Danger zone ain’t no good home These flags are red like hell That tocsin rings a bell Cut all the vines around you While they keep growing Untie your bonds, remove them Keep going, keep going out You’re waiting for a change Dead grounds that won’t be sown You think you can’t complain Fighting shy is your alibi You stare into a haze Red and green, can’t be seen Still caught in a maze Walk out straight, don’t be afraid You’re not the one to blame It’s such a toxic game Cut all the vines around you While they are growing Untie your bonds, remove them Keep going, keep going Follow the signs around you While they keep showing Untie your bonds and you will Be growing, be growing out You’re not the one to blame It’s such a toxic game Cut all the vines around you While they are growing Untie your bonds, remove them Keep going, keep going Follow the signs around you While they keep showing Untie your bonds and you will Be growing out
10.
Last night I felt I had to say You’re trying to sell yourself to me But where’s the gain? I’m not a prize to claim So if you want me to stay You should not act this way around me Sometimes my mind is on a chain To make our love come easily Don’t give it weight Keep it light, be yourself And I’ll give you my heart as well So don’t be too quick Now here’s our second chance If we were meant to be What we had started Don’t wanna play and doubt it Just wanna share and love it Keep it light, be yourself And I’ll give you my heart as well So don’t be too quick I wonder why you think I wouldn’t care Don’t work so hard to know me well We’re getting there Love is not a race If it works then it’s worth the wait Then my heart will be yours to take And we both will feel the same
11.
We find time to get together Making up the sound One thing you can be sure of I won’t let you down So better wait and see how we’re doing Leave all your sorrows behind That’s all you’ve gotta do to make it right Holding back tomorrow One thing at a time You just have to be yourself and take it slow Then you will know Just free your mind That’s all you’ve gotta do to make it right While we keep on growing We’ll go on to see How this is meant to be Sharing what we believe This is how we’ll make it Trust will keep us going Words will keep us strong Open up your heart, tell me what’s going on When you feel wrong Just free your mind That’s all you’ve gotta do to make it right While we keep on growing We’ll go on to see How this is meant to be Sharing what we believe This is how we’ll make it Wait and see how we’re doing Leave all your sorrows behind That’s all you’ve gotta do to make it That’s all you’ve gotta do to make it All you’ve gotta do to make it right Make it right, oh make it right Make it right, oh make it right
12.
Forever True 03:29
We’ve had years to figure out what’s real We’ve got time ahead To make the best of how we feel And I’ll be there for you There are times I don’t believe That things will ever change Promises are made that Never should be spoken And in my heart I know the truth Cause I believe And trust in what I feel No matter what you do I’ll be for you forever true I’m not saying I’m a saint, I know I’m really not All I’m hoping is to make the best of what we’ve got Always facing forward Always moving on If I fall along the way, wait I’ll catch up And I’ll try my best to keep myself from messing up Promises we make Some of them we’ll break Please forgive mistakes I’m sure we’ll both make Day by day, as years go by I’ll walk slower Till your steps match up with mine Oh, we chose to be so true, true Forever true Oh, we chose to be so true, forever true Promises we make Some of them we’ll break Please forgive mistakes I’ll be for you, I’ll be for you, I’ll be forever true I’ll be for you, I’ll be for you, I’ll be forever true

about

'Soul Steps' is the second album by Berlin and San Diego based band The Everettes, who have been an insider tip in the soul landscape for a few years now. On the one hand, the title alludes to the musical footprints they follow, as their danceable music is rooted in Northern Soul, Stax and Motown and with their three female singers they carry the magic of the 60s girl groups into the present. On the other hand, the songs are also about personal development steps and the paths and decisions one has to take in life with oneself and others.

With a lot of charm, likeable performances and their self-titled debut album released in 2020, The Everettes have won themselves an international audience and have been a permanent fixture at the renowned Baltic Soul Weekender since 2019, among other things. Their trademark is their melodies and the special blend of the three characters of their lead singers. There is Jess Roberts, originally from the north of England and now at home in San Diego, California, who has already released singles on Acid Jazz and brings a lot of power to the trio with her bluesy timbre. Whereas Katharina Dommisch captivates with a soft, clear voice reminiscent of Carole King or Karen Carpenter, while Laura Niemeyer's singing carries a lot of warmth and classic soul vibes. Behind them is a solid band with a driving rhythm section and pointedly placed horns, supplemented here and there by shimmering strings.

The songs on 'Soul Steps' are even more mature than on the previous album and convince with their catchiness and compactness – almost all of them are shorter than three and a half minutes. Alexander Dommisch (guitar, bass) and Maximilian Schubert (drums) were mainly responsible for the compositions and arrangements in collaboration with the singers, which due to the distance sometimes even took place in Zoom sessions. The musical influences go beyond the classic soul & R’n’B of the 60s to Beatlesque pop, 70s West Coast sounds and funk. One of the album's strengths is that each track has something that makes it stand out, and all of them together present the band's very own overall sound. Producer Dennis Rux (Angels of Libra) from Hamburg, who recorded the rhythm tracks and vocals in his Yeah Yeah Yeah studio with analogue equipment and also mixed the record, played a major role in this. Guests included disco soft rocker Joel Sarakula on keys and Jean-Luc Jossa (The Ruffcats) on percussion.

The opener 'Into The Night' is an orchestral Northern Soul track about setting off into the unknown. 'So Many Ways' ponders somewhere between Philly and Laurel Canyon about the inner overload of making the supposedly right decisions for oneself in life. With classic Motown pop and driving horns, 'Number Nine' helps you come to terms with yourself for the time being and decides that first and foremost you should do right by yourself. '[Just give me the] Good Life', Jess then demands self-confidently along to swinging Brit pop references. In 'Heads Up High', Laura reflects on the ups and downs of a relationship and how you emerge from them stronger together. The song also mirrors this in its musical form, starting as a ballad with haunting brass accents and a grooving middle section. Closing the first side, Katharina questions in a cinematic 60s shuffle what too much well-intentioned advice does to you, 'who I am in a thousand lessons?'

The B side begins with the album’s first single. 'Soul Thing' is a driving R’n’B anthem about what matters in life: being a good person. 'Calling Out Today' defies inner demons with a haunting early 70s groove, while the uptempo blues 'Red Flags' recommends freeing oneself from external, toxic influences as well. Finally, the last three songs are about interpersonal relationships and how to make the best of them: 'Second Chance' is a Motown girl group shuffle with unison vocals, 'Make It Right' combines sugary sweet melodies with funky rhythms and 'Forever True' ends the record stylishly and smoothly with big strings.

„Soul Steps“ is an album that seeks answers to the questions of our time firstly in oneself. How can you make your life happier for yourself and those around you? How do you grow from your decisions, even if they may not always be the right ones? It is about emancipation and mental health. About the small and big steps. And they may also lead to the dance floor.

The record will be released on April 28th as vinyl, CD and digitally on Waterfall Records.

credits

released April 28, 2023

Songs written by Alexander Dommisch (1-12), Jess Roberts (1,3,4,7,10,11,12), Katharina Dommisch (2,3,6,8,9,11), Laura Niemeyer (3,5,9) & Maximilian Schubert (2,3,5). Lyrical idea on 6 by Denise Anh-Dao Beyschlag & Johanna Pumb.
Arrangements written by Alexander Dommisch.

Jess Roberts - vocals (lead on 1,4,7,10,12)
Katharina Dommisch - vocals (lead on 2,6,8,10,11) / claps
Laura Niemeyer - vocals (lead on 3,5,9,10) / claps
Alexander Dommisch - guitars / bass (except 4,7) / keys (4,6,10) / backing vocals (7) / claps
Mathieu Tascher - bass (4,7)
Maximilian Schubert - drums
Olaf Müller - baritone sax
Markus Schönen - tenor sax
Timo J. Hennig - trumpet

Guests:
Jean-Luc Jossa - percussion
Joel Sarakula - keys (1,2,6,8,9,10)
Chris Haertel - organ (5)
Alice Dixon - violoncello (1,2,3,8,10,12)
Julia Ungureanu - violin (1,2,3,8,10,12)
Kundri Lu Emma Schäfer - violin (1,2,3,8,10,12)

Drums, congas (4,7), bass, guitars, organ, claps & vocals recorded by Dennis Rux at Yeah Yeah Yeah Studios, Hamburg. Percussion, keys, horns, strings & backing vocals (1,4,7,12) recorded by Alexander Dommisch in Berlin.

Mixed by Dennis Rux.
Mastered by Fabian Tormin.

Artwork by chrispop.
Cover photography by Ivy Son (shorturl.ot/hp45).

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