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rock toronto vocalist strong wild heidi laurie propp lonsdale bleary cruisin three strikes phantom lover
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I'm Strong and Wild, so is my music - it's all there right in the title of my debut CD - Strong and Wild.
Heidi Propp's Bio: Heidi Propp, born June 4, 1981, began her musical career at the tender age of six, whereupon she began playing the piano and exercising her vocal prowess by singing with countless choirs and organizations. She also experimented with a number of instruments besides the piano, mastering the sax and eventually adding the guitar to her repertoire. Her musical schooling afforded her the opportunity to perform as a soloist in the stage play ‘Hair’, as well as in ‘Noah's Flood’, which traveled throughout Canada and into parts of the United States. Other highlights of her career have included opening the 1999 Peace Games with her flawless rendition of "O Canada", and singing alongside Pavarotti for then-President Bill Clinton in the summer of 1995, when she performed at the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations. In 2001 she joined the Eleanor Fulcher Talent Agency, where she was encouraged to participate in New York City's 2002 IMTA competition, and subsequently outshone four thousand contestants to win the title ‘Vocalist of the Year’. Returning to Toronto with such notable honors, Heidi entered the studio with producer Steve Sherman and set to work on such projects as ‘Wonder Girl’ and, later, collaborated with Canadian fiction author and lyricist, Laurie Lonsdale, providing superlative vocals for three songs that act as a mini-soundtrack to Laurie's award-winning fourth novel, ‘Wild Side’ - a fast-paced and gritty rock 'n roll romp. Not only was the CD sold along with the book, but clips of the music were also prominently featured on the publisher’s website, whereby listeners were encouraged to write in and vote for their favorite song. The flood of mail received in which listeners requested to hear the songs on their favorite radio stations, caused Heidi and Laurie to team up again in 2005, this time to produce Heidi’s full-length debut CD, entitled ‘Strong and Wild’. Once again with producer Steve Sherman guiding the project, the 12-song collection is a pleasing mix of good-time rock tunes, one or two ballads, gut-wrenching lyrics and down and dirty guitar riffs, all with a touch of the blues added for good measure, and is a true testament to Heidi's multi-talent, as well as her adaptable personality and fun-loving spirit. The first ten of twelve songs featured on the CD were penned by Lonsdale, and the last two by Propp herself. Steve Sherman not only produced, but also played the majority of instruments, in particular, showcasing his exceptional dexterity on lead guitar. Backed by Lonsdale's Write On Music and Rosedale Records of Toronto, 'Strong and Wild' made it's debut Saturday Feburary 17/06 at the Indian Motorcycle Cafe and Lounge in Toronto. Propp's band brought the house down with loud and proud guitar solos and thundering drums, while Propp herself delivered the vocals as only she can to a packed house of appreciative fans. Following the first set that night, a deal was struck for the second track on the CD - Bleary - to be included in an upcoming movie. The first and second track "Cruisin" & "Bleary" were released to radio respectively shortly thereafter.
Song Info
Genre
Pop Pop Rock
Charts
Peak #856
Peak in subgenre #188
Author
Laurie Lonsdale words/Heidi Propp music
Rights
yes - copyrighted - 2006 Socan
Uploaded
September 10, 2006
Track Files
MP3
MP3 4.0 MB 128 kbps 4:23
Story behind the song
Tired of feeling as though they had to please everyone else, both Heidi and Laurie wanted to create a song about self acceptance
Lyrics
I’ve always tried so hard To fit in with the crowd And compromised my life Only to be let down I’ve always been the one To please everyone else And now the time has come I’ve got to please myself Verse: No more frettin’ ‘Bout what people think I’ve gotta steer my own ship Though I run the risk to sink No more cryin’ on my pillow If I’m different from the rest I need to chart my own course Put my instincts to the test Verse: No more makin’ myself crazy ‘Cuz I try to rearrange Better learn to take me as I am ‘Cuz I’m not gonna change So don’t expect to bend me In the shape that you desire ‘Cuz I finally know who I am And it’s someone I admire Chorus: It’s not a matter of ego It’s not a matter of pride It’s just matter of finally fallin’ In love with what’s inside It’s not a matter of who’s right But I know that I’m not wrong ‘Cuz I’ve gotta be who I am Or what’s the point of goin’ on? Verse: I’ll stare you down, I’ll tell you straight Ain’t gonna pull a punch I’ll be the one to stand up When a push comes to a crunch Got an underlyin’ feelin’ That it’s possible to win ‘Cuz I’ve come to terms with myself And I’m free in my own skin Bridge: With a smile on my face My heart upon my sleeve Don’t question who I am You get just what you see
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