If You Want Me To by Joey Clarkson and Louise Parker

Canadian country singer songwriter Joey Clarkson and chart topping British country pop singer songwriter Louise Parker have teamed up to release this duet on Friday 29 May. This lockdown has not prevented them from releasing music to bring some lightness and relief during this time. This track was recorded remotely from everyone's home with performances and mixing from Ryan Griffiths and mastered by Peter Hewitt Dutton from LA. 

Joey explains" following lockdown measures, the entertainment industry seemed to grind to an abrupt halt but after initially grieving for the sudden loss of work we realised we had the means to continue content creation from home. We chose to release this track now with the intention of lifting the nation's mood during the pandemic"

Louise adds "After being friends online for a number of years, Joey and I wrote " If You Want Me To" on the day we first met face to face. Unfortunately we didn't get to record the number prior to lockdown, so we laid down a demo remotely. Listening back we realised the drum loop was reminiscent of the soundtrack from Disneys the Princess diaries. It transpired the film had been a childhood favourite for both of us and decided there and then that the track would be produced in that same style"

The start of this track kicks in with the intro featuring gorgeous harmonies from Joey and Louise and great production throughout the track. It feels to me like a good track that would fit in any summer playlist and is definitely a princess diaries meets country sounding track. It definitely put a spring in my step and can lighten your mood. As a listener I relate to the narrative of the song letting someone know you could be the one for them and the love you could have have could be a great romance, "you could be my johnny to my june" " This could be the start of a new beginning I could be the one if you want me to". I know I would love this kind of relationship, having that one by your side and being vulnerable enough to say so to them that if you want me I am here, "if I hold your hand can I call you mine?" I hear a different side to Joey and Louise's vocals which are soft, beautiful and gentle during this track and their voices blend so very well together. The harmonies add depth and texture to this gorgeous track. Congratulations to all involved for producing a great track and I see it doing very well indeed.

This is Joey's first release since her album in 2019 The Year That Never Happened and Louise is gearing up to release new material in June and throughout the year. 

For more information on these artists go to their websites for more information.

Joey Clarkson https://www.joeyclarkson.com/

Louise Parker https://www.louiseparkermusic.com/