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January Song

Release Date: September 10, 2023

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Dreamy and dulcet, Joe Dadio’s “January Song” flows and bends like a river winding through a serene and forgotten landscape. A gentle melody guides the listener throughout an aural voyage that lyrically touches upon regret, questioning, and ultimately acceptance.

Starting with little more than a tranquil piano, the song evolves in time, building upon itself until it culminates as a fully-realized mini-epic— replete with a full rhythm section and soaring female vocal accompaniment that stands out as a highlight.

The latest single from Dadio, “January Song” will especially connect with those prone to introspective musings, as well as with ambitious dreamers.

Words and Music: Joe Dadio

Piano, additional percussion, and vocals: Joe Dadio
Drums: Steve Cafarelli
Upright Bass: Kevin Burke
Acoustic Guitar: Frank Mitaritonna
Backing vocals: Mary M

Recorded and mixed at Vudu Studios, Pt Jefferson, NY.
Engineered by Frank Mitaritonna

Lyrics

January Song

Nothing but a blank horizon
A few small ships that managed to escape
It shouldn’t be all that surprising
Some ideas were not meant to take shape

Wash it down with some infusion
A faded blur to quell the pending roar
Here is comes the same confusion
As I break my heart against the shore

Drifting out to sea, the tide will carry me
No longer and strength to fight the current
I’m sinking in the sand, not knowing where to land
Maybe we were on the same course…
maybe we weren’t

Something small off in the distance
a grain of sand along an endless beach
Yet I know as it grows closer
I’ll chase it though it lies beyond my reach

Turning back the same illusions
a twist of fate the heart must choose it’s way
Another scar the same contusions
just close my eyes hold on another day

Yet the sun still rises and the fog always seems to lift
It’s no small wonder I somehow find myself at sea adrift