The second verse features some truly poetic, love-oriented moments: “He holds me close like a thief of the heart / He plays a melody / Born to tear me apart / The silence is broken / And no words are spoken…” Beyond theme, lyrics, and dynamic vocals, there are some interesting harmonic moments on “Piano In The Dark.” It wouldn’t be far-fetched to characterize this 80s classic as much less predictable than so many of the pop/R&B songs of today. The chorus is incredibly memorable and tuneful I love the harmonized vocals that occur during select moments.īeyond tuneful pre-chorus and chorus sections, the songwriting in the verses is also impressive. After a slightly more reserved start in the first verse, Russell packs more of a punch during the chorus section.
The record sounds idiomatic of the 1980s. The record features warm, inviting, and chill production work at the onset. Notably, “Piano In The Dark” is her highest charting single, peaking at no. Also, assisting Russell is 🎙 Joe Esposito, who provides background vocals on this adult contemporary R&B gem. Furthermore, she produced the track alongside Hull and 🎛 André Fischer. Russell penned “Piano In The Dark” alongside 🎼 ✍ Jeff Hull and 🎼 ✍ Scott Cutler.
“Just as I walk through the door / I can feel your emotion / It’s pulling me back / Back to love you.” Ooh la-la! Versatile R&B singer/songwriter 🎙 Brenda Russell is best known for one song: 🎵 “Piano In The Dark”. The records that grace Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 are older, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re ancient – no fossils 🦴! All genres of music are welcome – we don’t discriminate ‘round here! In the 107 th edition of Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 (2022), we recollect and reflect on 🎵 “Piano In The Dark”, performed by 🎙 Brenda Russell.
The vibes, the vibes, those Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶! Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 is a column that celebrates awesome songs from the past. Reading Time: 3 min read In the 107 th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Piano In The Dark” by R&B singer/songwriter, Brenda Russell.
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