Indie Incognito Spring 2024 issue

Gene-O

HOLDINGBACKTHEYEARS

When renowned veteran R&B/jazz singer/songwriter Gene-o launched his genre-defying Classic Twist concept in 2023, the vision was twofold - to draw on his lifelong passions for pop and rock and later country to both write empowering anthem-like songs centered on and driven by our collective potential for change and put his own trademark, emotionally soul-searing Gene-o vocal spin on classic pop and rock songs from the 70's and 80's.His latest track and the second lead single from Classic Twist is highly anticipated upcoming debut album is a stunning re-imagining of Simply Red's

Holding Back the Years featuring explosive harmonies and a powerhouse solo by Marietta, GA based saxophonist J Henry, a former winner of Showtime at The Apollo, who in recent years toured with the comedic legend Sinbad.

Holding Back the Years continues the momentum Gene-o has following the first two Classic Twist singles the inspiring call to action song.Time for Change and a special updated rendition of his earlier warmhearted solo holiday single Just Like Christmas Before ?

Penned by Simply Red lead singer Mick Hucknall and Neil Moss, the original version of Holding Back the Years, which hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July 1986 has become so familiar via years of airplay on Adult Contemporary and urban/smooth jazz stations over the decades that its deeper meaning is easy to overlook It reflects the troubled upbringing Hucknall had in his youth and the difficulty he had finding support from a stern father and a motherwhowasn? t there often enough The up bringing he had failed to offer him confidence or a sense of value, so he?s afraid to move forward with his life

Editorial source:

Tom Estey Founder & CEO TOM ESTEYPUBLICITY& PROMOTION

Classic Twist - Time for Change (Official Music Video)