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Its now or never - Grandpa_Erik vocal
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pop norway cover backing track grandpaerik erikvanderlende
During the covid periode I have been experimented with garageband, backing tracks and exploring the deepest part of my voice.
Retired electro engineer and marketing economist - singing and playing music. The online presentation started with my membership in the band The Bluesmates. The Bluesmates was founded in Drøbak, Norway, in the late 90s, three of the original members remained members until the end. The band greatest strength was the variety in their repertorie. They played tunes by Fleetwood Mac, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Clash, Finis Tasby, Dr Feelgood, Elmore James, Luther Allison and several others. The Bluesmates have performed in conserts at Drøbak Blues Festival, Gardermoen Airport Hotel, Sonfestivalen, Mossekonserten, Halmfestivalen i Ski and Vinderfangerbukta Bluesconsert in Drøbak. In addition they have also played at dance parties and other musical arrangements. The Band played their own versions of well known Blues tunes together with rock Classics. The studio-versions were performed by: Espen Olavsen - lead-/rythm guitar, Jim Greatorex - lead-/rythmguitar, Robert E. Frøiseth - base, Geir Danielsen - drums, Erik van der Lende lead vocal During the covid time I started trying to find out what GarageBand was about, and I am still searching/learning/testing/trying out. Awaiting for better times I am trying to find old hits that is suitable for my base-voice. Here I sing to backing tracks. I also presents a collaboration between the fantastic, Italian blues guitarist Marco Maenza and myself.
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Pop • Cover Songs
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June 20, 2025
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MP3 4.5 MB • 192 kbps • 3:15
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Here comes a song that merges two worlds a Neapolitan melody from the 19th century and an American voice that made the whole world listen. Its Now or Never was recorded by Elvis Presley in 1960 at the height of his career and is based on the Italian classic O Sole Mio. But instead of singing about the sun, he sings about love that cant wait. This is a song that says: Its now or never. Not tomorrow, not maybe but now. That longing, that pressure, that hope its all in the voice, and in the melody that builds towards the inevitable. Its a love that doesnt ask politely it throws itself into it. And maybe thats precisely why the song still resonates with us: because it reminds us of how important it is to seize the moment before it slips away.
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