Real Love

Real Love is the seventh studio album (eighth if you count a holiday album he released in 2014) by Nova Scotia crooner David Myles, who is known for his light Americana vibe and sometimes blending tints of Jazz and easy listening pop in his older recordings. Real Love takes a departure and goes for a more rockabilly sound that reminds me of an early 1960s mellower Roy Orbison.

RIYL: Chris Isaak, Glen Campbell, Roy Orbison, Mo Kenney, and Pokey LaFarge.

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Recommended Tracks: 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13

1. (2:20) ** Night & Day – Classic Sun Records sound here. Cool vocals, cool guitar riff. Solid.
2. (3:55) * Real Love – Rockabilly meets pop. Nice vintage vibe. Radio Friendly energy. Catchy.
3. (4:27) Night After Night – Pop goes the world. Another radio friendly track.
4. (3:28) Knockout – Slow tempo recording. Part Elvis Presley, part Roy Orbison. Crooner time.
5. (3:22) * Look At Me – Medium tempo a la early Chris Isaak. Trumpets included.
6. (0:56) Reprise – Instrumental track – includes horns.
7. (2:16) * If You Want Tonight – Slow recording. Reminds me of those early Elvis Presley ballads. Nice melody.
8. (2:55) * Cry, Cry, Cry – Medium tempo track a la early Sun Records. Balladesque. Unique ending.
9. (2:04) * Everybody Knows – Medium-up tempo recording. Americana style. Wacky vocals.
10. (2:36) ** Easy – Another slow tempo track inspired by Elvis Presley. Great melody.
11. (2:57) Stupid – medium tempo piece. Half comedy, half country.
12. (1:47) Dreaming – A cappella recording. Old school country here.
13. (3:51) * Crazy To Leave – More Elvis Presley obsession. Nice melody.