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Thrive

by Claire Davis

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1.
Heartbreak 02:38
HEARTBREAK There is a distance between you and I And I can’t cross it, no matter how I try I wanna love you, love and hold you tight But now you’re gone, and I can’t get right Tell me why, Is love so strange? Tell me why, Must I feel this pain? The pain of heart, heartbreak The pain of heart, heartbreak I should’ve known by the look on your face Was a matter of time ‘til I would be replaced How could you be so cold and lie to me like that I know it’s crazy, but I just want you back Tell me why, Does it hurt so bad? Longing for love, That we once had The pain of heart, heartbreak Heart, heartbreak Without me in the way, Are you free to place your heart up for bid? What else can I say? I just can’t walk away like you did Cuz all I’m left with is This heart, heartbreak Heart, heartbreak This painful heart Heartbreak This painful heart Heartbreak
2.
Playground 02:38
PLAYGROUND My heart is just your playground You're givin' me the run-around You think love is a game, boy I won't be nobody's play toy It's all take and no give That's no way for a woman to live I'm fallin', trippin' While you just skip along You're swingin' on my heart strings Through highs and lows your laughin' If I knew better I would run away But you always know just what to say Your words come to me Like the sweetest summer breeze I'm fallin', trippin' While you just skip along I want you to know Just what's been on my mind You consume my thoughts But you won't say that your mine I get so high On that sweet lovin' supply You know I can't lie Boy, you're bleedin' me dry But I need my fix Only you can scratch that itch I'm fallin', trippin' While you just skip along Cuz my heart is just your playground My heart is just your playground My heart is just your playground Ooh My heart is just your playground
3.
CAN’T MOVE ON If time heals all wounds, my love Tell me where has our time gone? The days are too long And the nights, the nights are all wrong Darlin’ I can’t move on What you gave to me, my love Is a joy, I’ll never know again But I could not, give you the same Now my tears, tears fall like rain Darlin’ I can’t move on What have I done? And who have I, Who have I become? Oh without ya, I can’t move on Can’t, no I can’t, move on Can’t, no I can’t, move on The days are too long And the nights, the nights are all wrong Darlin’ I can’t move on Darlin’ I can’t move on I can’t breathe without ya Won’t you come back to me I can’t sleep without ya I can’t move on Oh baby I can’t I can’t, No I can’t move on
4.
WHAT’S DONE IS DONE It’s darkest before dawn At least that’s what they say But I can’t feel the light, no On the brightest of days So here we are again Me and my cigarette Remembering all the things It would be better to forget What’s done is done And what’s wrong can’t be right I may have lost the battle but I won’t give up the fight You see, I fought against you baby Thought I knew what was best Now all I can do is cry and moan All I have left are my regrets If I just one more chance I know just what I’d do Take you by the hand, look you in the eyes And admit I was a fool, I’d tell ya What’s done is done And what’s wrong can’t be right I may have lost the battle but I won’t give up the fight I wish I listened when you told me what you needed Darlin’ forgive me for my faults I didn’t mean to hurt you, no What’s done is done And what’s wrong can’t be right I may have lost the battle But I won’t give up the fight Oh no, I won’t give up the fight I won’t give up the fight I won’t give up the fight
5.
Thrive 02:49
THRIVE Made me believe I was unworthy And selfish with my time So you messed around with another girl Just to see tears in my eyes But no longer will I take it I see through your dirty deeds I’m gonna keep my fire burnin’ I got lots of flames to feed I’ll get by I’ll be fine Gonna thrive out on my own Said, I’ll get by I’ll be fine Watch me thrive out on my own Thought you’d make me jealous? Thought you’d hurt my pride? Wanted to see me runnin’ to your arms Beggin’ for one more try Well I guess you don’t know me well, babe Makes me wonder if you even tried I stay high, when you go low You won’t hurt me anymore I’ll get by I’ll be fine Gonna thrive out on my own I’ll get by I’ll be fine Gonna thrive out on my own I’ll get by I’ll be fine Gonna thrive out on my own

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Toronto retro-soul artist Claire Davis, and former lead vocalist of seven-piece funk ensemble YUKA, shares her debut solo EP Thrive, due out on July 16, 2021.

A soulful soundtrack of heartbreak and love, the five-track EP sees Davis step into her own as an artist and performer, featuring her signature powerhouse vocals accompanied by airtight grooves. The collection of analog recorded songs bring ‘60s and ‘70s soul influences like Aretha Franklin and Al Green into the present; following in the musical footsteps of retro revivalists like Amy Winehouse.

“I felt that recording to tape was an integral part of unifying the overall sound of the EP. I wanted to have the flavour of some of my favourite soul records while also being unique compositionally.” says Davis of her vision for the EP, “Using an analog process is all about capturing the vibe of a performance- doing a lot of edits and comps is pretty much impossible. This process also works well for me because I consider myself primarily a live singer and this is the closest to honouring a live performance as you get in the recording world.”

Thrive explores a spectrum of emotion; from the aching Otis Redding-esque ballad “Can’t Move On”, to the groovy and bouncy “Playground”, to the introspective title track “Thrive”; “Each song centers around the relationships we have with ourselves and others- the good, the bad, the confusing. Ultimately the song “Thrive” really resonated with me which is why I wanted to name the EP after it. I really believe that no matter who comes and goes in our lives we blossom the most when we love and take care of ourselves first- it’s the only thing we can truly control.”

Davis teamed up with producer and YUKA bandmate Scott McCannell to record Thrive at Safe Spaceship Studios in Toronto, sharing a back and forth collaboration in the songwriting process. The album includes a stacked lineup of Scott McCannell on bass and guitar, Heather Crawford and James Taylor on guitar, Chino DeVilla on drums, Ben MacDonald and La-Nai Gabriel on organ, Ben MacDonald on horns, Juan Carlos Medrano on percussion, and background vocals by Joanna Mohammed, Tegan Michelle, La-Nai Gabriel and Kyla Charter.

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released July 16, 2021

Claire Davis- Lead & Background Vocals
Scott McCannel- Bass & Guitar
Chino de Villa- Drums and Percussion
Ben MacDonald- Organ
Heather Crawford- Guitar
James Taylor- Guitar
La-Nai Gabriel- Organ, Background Vocals
Joanna Mohammed- Background Vocals
Tegan Gordon- Background Vocals
Kyla Charter- Background Vocals

Music & Lyrics by Claire Davis & Scott McCannell
Produced, Mixed, & Mastered by Scott McCannell
Music Arranging: Scott McCannell, Chino de Villa, & Ben MacDonald
Background Vocal Arrangements on Tracks 1 & 2 by La-Nai Gabriel
Background Vocal Arrangements on Tracks 3,4, & 5 by Joanna Mohammed

Special thank you to the Ontario Arts Council for their support in this project!

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Claire Davis Toronto, Ontario

Claire Davis is a musical time traveller. Known for her mighty and expressive vocals, Davis
authentically and effortlessly brought the sounds of ‘60s and ‘70s soul into the present on her
debut solo EP Thrive.
The first two singles from the new full length LP will be released both digitally and on 7” vinyl in the Fall of
2022 on LRK Records. "Get it Right" LP is slated for release in Spring 2023.
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