Grey DeLisle's Haunting "Valentine"

For many of us, Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate the love in their lives. For others, it's a time to remember loves that are lost, or wistfully recall the ones that were never meant to be, or perhaps didn't get a chance to flower. There are just as many songs about heartbreak as there are about the joy of love, and few are more wistful than "Valentine," written by Murry Hammond, and originally recorded by his band the Old 97's. There's a beautiful new cover of the song by Grey DeLisle, which is now available as a single on Regional Records.

Grey DeLisle is a wonderful singer and songwriter who has released several acclaimed albums, including Iron Flowers. She's a veteran voice actor and performer whose work has been featured in series such as The Simpsons and The Fairly Odd Parents. DeLisle is also the long-time voice of Daphne in the Scooby Doo franchise, and has portrayed a variety of characters in the DC Animated Universe. Her cover of "Valentine" is a rich, emotionally resonant version of this memorable song, and you can absolutely feel the heartache in her compelling and passionate vocals. It's a stunning performance that will remain with you long after you hear it, and have you reaching for the replay button multiple times.

In addition to Grey's powerful vocals, the single features Murry Hammond on acoustic guitar, and the amazing pedal steel work of Greg Leisz. "Valentine" was produced by Marvin Etzioni, of Lone Justice fame, who's a founder of Regional Records. The song is part of Borrowed, a forthcoming covers album from DeLisle. You can check out the song, and purchase the single, by following this link: https://redonred-greydelisle.bandcamp.com/track/valentine, and you can also listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s04saIeR_A4. "Valentine" is haunting, beautiful, and a terrific showcase for the enchanting and magnetic work of Grey DeLisle.