The first SUMMER edition of Fresh Single Fridays is bought to you courtesy of Chris B. Love and his super-vibey original song “Just For Today.” In today’s oppressive landscape of perpetual blame and ever-changing standards of moral superiority, this song rolls in on a powerful antidote with 2 key ingredients: forgiveness and hope. “Why be petty for the sake of being right?” he asks. And then follows up with the gut punch: “Why not love?” It’s probably exactly the message the world needs right now.
Driven by propulsive acoustic guitar with a distinct Richie Havens feel, Love holds the rhythm down with ample assistance from Bo Magnie on bass. Decorating the edges we get top-notch performances by Mark “Bucky” Buchalter on harmonica, Porschia RainDance Denning on piano, and Mark Joseph on acoustic guitar leads.
Chris delivers his message over the top of it with a little help from his friends Lauren Jones Magnie and Porschia on backing vocals. The fine folks at GOOD DUCK have probably seen Chris perform this tune a hundred times by now, and it never fails to be inspiring. Sometimes it comes with a little sermon, sometimes he riles up the crowd, and sometimes he just launches in. If you get a chance to see him (hey—how about Saturday night at Concordia Eco Resort w/ Catch N Keep and Sage St. John?) don’t miss out.
Add it to your St. John playlist along with Moss Henry, The Addis Revolution, Wonderlost, The Housewives of St. John, Elena Serene, The Love City Pan Dragons, Mother Goat, and St. John Electric, and we’re all winning. So much talent here. So much great music. So much to be thankful for.