Tom Henry - “But I Loved Her”
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LA-based musician Tom Henry has just released the vintage-toned pop love ballad: “But I Loved Her.”
“But I Loved Her” is a song that draws influence from The Beatles and Harry Nilsson, though obviously not from their chaotic friendship that often-brought rock’n’roll excess, mayhem and a healthy dose of dark humour. Instead, we are immersed in a velvet melancholy that was often shared by both acts feather light ballads, whether on Aerial Ballet or Beatles For Sale.
“But I Loved Her” is founded around airy piano, dreamy keys, delicate acoustic guitar, articulate, yet silky strings, the subtle push of the drums and warm bass. The composition is nostalgically intimate, moving, sweet, and walks a fine line between lullabies and lounge cabaret.
Vocally, Tom Henry serves up a vocal that is reminiscent of McCartney. Sincere, wise, youthful yet never pushing into saccharine sweet, the delivery is elegantly restrained in all the best possible ways. Featherlight, warm, surrounding the performance are precise harmonies that again bear all the hallmarks of McCartney both in The Beatles but also during his solo career pre-1975. Coupled together the vocal arrangement is simply refined and timeless.
“But I Loved Her” is taken from Tom Henry’s forthcoming debut album, Songs to Sing and Dance To, releasing via Royal Oakie Records. Tom Henry is also out on tour across the United States so make sure you snap up some gig tickets! Connect with Tom Henry: Spotify | Instagram | Bandcamp