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My Sunday Song – “Lift You Up” by Gotthard

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For My Sunday Song #427, we are going all the way to Switzerland and talk about the song “Lift You Up” by Gotthard. The song is off their album ‘Lipservice’ which came out on June 5, 2005. The album went to #1 in Switzerland and charted in a handful of other countries. I think they are the highest selling band to come out of Switzerland surpassing Krokus. I hope I’m not wrong in that fact. It was a single and they even did a video which you can see below. If you didn’t know, the band consists of the amazing singer, the late Steve Lee, guitarists Leo Leoni, bassist Marc Lynn, drummer Hena Habegger and guitarist Freddy Scherer.

The song was written by a slew of people including Anders Wikstroem, Fredrik Thomander, Heinz Habegger, Markus Probst, Mary Susan Applegate, Leo Leoni and Steve Lee. It took all these people to tell you that you are part of a greater plan and that there happiness is key to everything. The singer wants to put a smile on your face and no matter how bad it gets, there is something good around the corner. There is a plan for it all. It is uplifting, it is motivational and it is so damn fun.

When you hear this song, it will take you back to the rock anthems of the 80’s a la Bon Jovi or Def Leppard. The drum beat is uplifting in its military, marching style beat. The music is as uplifting as the lyrics and Leo’s guitar riffs and little solo breaks are killer. The rhythm section is spot on and the driving force behind the song. Steve Lee’s vocals are beyond description. The man could sing the phone book and I would listen. Such a shame on his early passing as we lost a vocal treasure with him. If you need a boost in your day…throw this song on.

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You Pick It! – Which Album to Review in March?

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You, my reader, are going to pick an album for me to review each month.  It is really simple…first, I will give you 5 albums to choose from and second, you will tell me which one of those you would like to see reviewed on the site.  See…simple! Now, if you want to cast more than one vote, comment on the Twitter and Facebook post and you could get up to 3 votes on your favorite pick.

There are no longer rules for my selections, maybe themes.  I’m just picking albums in my collection and this time they are all from European Bands that never really made it in the States. What are the 5 albums you ask?  I have them right here…

   Gotthard – ‘Lipservice‘ (2005)

   The Poodles – ‘Metal Will Stand Tall’ (2006)

   Jorn – ‘Worldchanger ‘(2001)

   Reach – ‘The Promise of Life’ (2021)

   Passion – ‘Passion’ (2020)

Let me know which one you would like to see and sometime in March, I will post a review of the album that gets the most votes. You have one week to decide and from there I will start listening to the album and do a review.

Thanks for participating!!