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How Come I

by LIA PAMINA

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How Come I 03:39
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You tore down the walls around me You told me things no one told me before You said you were glad you found me How come you don’t talk like that anymore You never tried to please me You made my life look easy And I’m the fool who stayed in love How come I Still want to love you How come I don’t regret How come I Still want to know you Oh oh I can forget I’ve made up my mind, you told me I just can’t give up more for you If you had eyes you’d see me If you had a heart I’d break it too I gave my love, you missed it You stole my time and kisses And I’m the fool the stayed in love How Come I... You didn’t want to stay I gave it up today You acted like a child I cried behind my smile You just went away You just went away Don’t wanna follow you But I will follow
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Kingdom Of Heaven 02:31
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Here you are at my place within your glistening eyes I’m watching your reactions as the thing within you cries And I’m bringing you this message ‘cause I think it’s time you knew That the kingdom of heaven is within you Yes, the kingdom of heaven is within you The incense and the candles and the colors on the wall Your image stands reflected as a princess come to call Your suspicions I’m confirming as you find them all quite true And the kingdom of heaven is within you Yes, the kingdom of heaven is within you Through the stained glass windows moonlight flashes on the choir And splashes on the altar in glows of liquid fire Then it bathes you with its glory and you begin life anew And the kingdom of heaven is within you Yes, the kingdom of heaven is within you
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Whirlwind 01:58
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Whirlwind, I’m in a world spin And I don’t know where I’m going In this whirlwind, in a world spin I hope it blows your heart to me Sometimes in the winter When the birds are never singing It makes me wonder, if in the summer It will spin you back to me Someday you will fly right straight into my heart That day you will forever be in my arms And I’ll never let you blow away, by the Whirlwind, and the world spin We will hang on to each other We’ll be ready, we’ll be steady And we will blow that wind away Whirlwind, I’m in a world spin And I don’t know where I’m going In this whirlwind, in a world spin I hope it blows your heart to me Whirlwind, whirlwind, I’m in a whirlwind
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Cómo Es 03:39
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La tarde pasó deprisa Mi libro cerré y en la calle te vi Brillaba el neón, tu risa Y yo decidí estar cerca de ti El tiempo te ha cambiado Tu corazón se ha helado En ti no hay sitio para mí ¿Cómo es que aún quiero tenerte? Y tus manos sentir ¿Cómo es que soy persistente? Oh, oh, tengo que huir Contigo estaré, dijiste Esa noche de abril que no pude olvidar Perdí la razón, es triste Te di lo mejor que yo te pude dar Te di mi amor, mis sueños Los echaré de menos Contigo todo se esfumó ¿Cómo es que aún quiero tenerte? Y tus manos sentir ¿Cómo es que soy persistente? Oh, oh, tengo que huir Sentada en ese bar Nadie con quien hablar Sonaba tu canción, rompí pronto a llorar No me olvidarás, no me olvidarás Pero yo sí lo haré Y tú llorarás

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FORMATS: Single 7" [Clear Green Colour Vinyl] [Numbered Limited Edition of 500 copies] / Digital Single

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Lia began singing after hearing her favorite singer, Astrud Gilberto, who, along with Claudine Longet, Margo Guryan and Blossom Dearie, influenced her vocal style. This single is one of those strange and random happenstances which results in little gems, in which the only motivation is a passion for music. Lia Pamina is a vocalist and songwriter from Castellón who previously released her songs online. That’s how her music found its way to the Texas songwriter, musician and producer, Robbie Leff (Johnny Winter, Alice Cooper, THE CRABS), who suggested they record some songs over the summer via email.

The idea for this EP comes from Lia’s contact with another great producer, Roger Gunnarsson (PUSHY PARENTS, NIXON, FREE LOAN INVESTMENTS, THE GARLANDS, THE HAPPY BIRTHDAYS), who suggested that Lia record some of his own songs. She recorded Roger’s "How Come I” and she wrote lyrics for the Spanish version, “Cómo Es”, both songs produced by Roger along with Le Prix (PUSHY PARENTS, Kylie Minogue, Sally Shapiro), creating a link between eurodisco rhythms and dream-pop textures.

Lia’s work with Robbie Leff completes the EP. First with a cover of "Kingdom Of Heaven”, written by Powell St. John and originally recorded (as were many of his songs) by THE 13th FLOOR ELEVATORS. It’s a curious mixture that leaves us with a juicy piece of pop bathed in swirls of psychedelia. The other song has a bit more history attached (a common thread in the young career of this singer). Her recordings with Leff came to the attention of Terry Wilson (ERIC BURDON AND THE ANIMALS), who offered to work with Lia and Robbie, and suggested she record the song "Whirlwind" written by John "Rabbit" Bundrick, longtime keyboard player for THE WHO and principal musician of the cult film, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. The song had previously existed only on a demo recorded by Terry’s wife, singer Teresa James (THE RHYTHM TRAMPS). This version’s delightful sixties vibes evoke thoughts of THE BEACH BOYS and HARPERS BIZARRE, along with production styles reminiscent of Phil Spector and Burt Bacharach. All these big names came together to form this track: Rabbit on keyboards, Terry on guitars and bass, Teresa’s background vocals and Robbie Leff’s own production.

This 7" limited edition single contains an incredible piece of history, both old and new, but mostly a handful of absolutely delicious songs spun by the delicate voice of Lia Pamina, a name that will undoubtedly gain even more attention here at Elefant Records.

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released September 22, 2014

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