I don't usually highlight the same artist two weeks in a row here at Eclectic Avenue, but it's also not very often these days that a performer releases two terrific singles within a short span of time. Unless, of course, that artist happens to be someone like the supremely talented Grey DeLisle, a versatile musician and voice actor who's been featured on The Simpsons as Martin Prince, and is also the long-time voice of Daphne in the Scooby Doo franchise, among her many roles in animated films and TV series. Her magnificent work as a musician and songwriter spans multiple genres and musical styles, including rock, country and children's music.
Last week, I raved about her down and dirty, bluesy number "I Can't Be Kind." Well, Ms. DeLisle recently issued another excellent single entitled "Forty-Somethin' Runaway," which features her sharing vocals with none other than Cherie Currie, a founding member of those celebrated 1970s rockers The Runaways. The song tells the story of a hard-livin' chick who's "headed eastbound in a stranger's car/leaving LA with a mix tape and a scar." While the "hitch-hikin life ain't going her way," this "Forty-Somethin' Runaway" may be down, but she certainly isn't out, as this badassl rock and roll tale illustrates, thanks to some cool lyrics and impressive work from DeLisle and Currie.
Their superb performances anchor the song. Their voices blend together perfectly, and there's some cool guitar and cowbell driven instrumental backing courtesy of producer Marvin Etzioni, who also worked on "I Can't Be Kind." If "Forty-Somethin' Runaway" and "I Can't Be Kind" are any indication, DeLisle's forthcoming album is going to be fantastic, and well worth the wait. In the meantime, head over to this talented and prolific artist's page on YouTube and check out some of her other work. And rock out to "Forty-Somethin' Runaway," by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoTFPNuMAHY.
Fucking great!
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