Introduction
The first time I heard the song “Old School,” I was immediately drawn to it. The melody had such a nostalgic vibe—it reminded me of classic tracks from the era of Steve Miller, especially “The Joker.” It carried that smooth, laid-back groove and the soul of a bygone time, when music didn’t need to be complicated to move the heart. I didn’t plan on recording it right away, but somehow, the song lingered in my mind, as if it was waiting patiently for the right moment to speak its truth.
One day, Michael—one of my longtime background singers—called and told me she knew someone who had helped write the song. The excitement in her voice made me pay even more attention. She was thrilled at the thought of singing on it, and that added a spark to my own interest in bringing it to life in the studio.
We didn’t rush things. The song just simmered quietly, like a slow-burning flame, until we finally made the decision to cut it. And when we did, something magical happened: I only had to sing it once. No second takes, no edits—just a single vocal pass, and that was it. It was the only song in my career that didn’t require at least a second vocal track, and somehow, that one take was all it needed.
“Old School” is more than just a song; it’s a feeling, a memory, a gentle echo from a simpler time. It reminds us that sometimes, the purest and most enduring things in life are also the most uncomplicated. And in a world that’s always moving forward, it’s comforting to know that music can still take us back.