The unmistakable voice of Pree who performs "Suddenly there’s you” a rhythmic piece of danceable soul with overtones from the 1960’s. The original song concept was written in London 2003 and made its final journey to Detroit, Michigan for completion in 2008. Dennis Coffey and Carl Dixon produced the track for Bandtraxs Productions at ‘Studio A’, Dearborn Heights, Detroit. The arrangement was by the renowned David J. Van De Pitte and in addition the track features some legendary session musicians from the heart and soul of the city. Pree played an important role in providing her vocal and song arranging talents to make this project work as well as being a co-writer of the song.
This release features the original full length studio vocal and instrumental versions which have never been available before and in addition, three original demos that helped pave the way for this being ultimately being recorded in Detroit. The 2003 and 2006 demos were first aired by UK soul connoisseur DJ Harry Grundy in 2006 giving credence to the song and his conviction meant a studio booking for real two years later to record the song. The official digital release for the shorter version was 2009 and in addition, 45 rpm 7” vinyl pressings were commissioned later utilising the same shorter mix.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Title: Suddenly there’s you (short/full studio versions)
Artist: Pree
Label: Bandtraxs
Production: Dennis Coffey & Carl Dixon for Bandtraxs Productions
Artwork: Michelle Melkman
Studio Sleeve Art Photo: Johnnie Sue Bridges
ISRC number: GBXNE2000001/2/3/4/5
This release: 15th June 2020
Original song incarnation: 2nd March 2003 (first demo version)
Recording location: Studio A, Dearborn Heights, Detroit, March 2008
Demo recording locations: London 2003/6
For more information about the track please visit www.bandtraxs.com
Artists and session musicians on ‘Suddenly there’s you’ - studio version
Lead Vocals: Pree
Backing vocals: Spyder Turner, Gayle Butts, Pree
Drums 1: Uriel Jones
Drums 2: Spider Webb
Percussion 1: Dennis Sheridan
Percussion 2: Larry Frantangelo
Guitar 1: Dennis Coffey
Guitar 2: Ray Monette
Bass guitar: Bob Babbitt
Steinway Grand Piano: Robert Jones
Horns 1 Trumpet: John Trudell
Horns 2 Trumpet: David Jennings
Horns 3 Trombone: Edward Gooch
Horns 4 Tenor sax: George Benson
Horns 5 Baritone sax: Mark Berger
Vibraphones: Rob Pipho
Arranger & Studio Conductor: David J. Van De Pitte
Produced by
Dennis Coffey & Carl Dixon for Bandtraxs Productions
Recording location Studio A Recordings Inc
5619 North Beech Daly
Dearborn Heights
Michigan 48127-3927
Engineered and mixed by Todd Fairall
Assistant engineer Jezreel Santos
Mastered by Eric Morgeson
Demos written, produced, mixed and mastered by Carl Dixon in London between 2003 and 2006
Musicians on London/England demo versions
Guitar, bass guitar, keys: Carl Dixon
Drums Uriel Jones and Pistol Allen from 'The Drummers of Motown' collection painstakingly sequenced and edited by Carl Dixon
© Carl Dixon 2020
