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ALIVE

by Lori Yates

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Alive, 1st single from the upcoming album MATADOR. Upbeat, bright song that deals with life's duality, "It's good to be Alive, even if it hurts to be Alive."

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ALIVE
Took some time to speak the truth
'Bout all the trouble that I've been through
I'm standing here and I'm living proof
Oh you don't know the half that I've been through
And its good to be alive, even when it hurts to be alive

Those old days I lived in shame
all the battles that I overcame
Now I know I'm not the one to blame
Some of those monsters were too big to tame
And its good to be alive, even when it hurts to be alive

Now I'm staring at an open sky
not looking back no reason why
Who was there and who had gone
For a lifetime or a moment long
And its good to be alive, even when it hurts to be alive

All great things come to an end
Don't know how or where or when
A purple sunset and a life flies by
No need to stop and wonder why
Cause its good to be alive, even when it hurst to be alive

Words & Music: Lori Yates

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Produced by: Lori Yates & Tim Vesely
Recorded, Mixed by Tim Vesely - The Woodshed Studio, Toronto

Piano & Organ - Steve O'Connor
Bass - Bazil Donovan
Electric Guitar - David Baxter
Mandolin, Pedal Steel, Banjo - Jimmy Bowskill,
Drums - Michelle Josef
Harmony Vocals - Kara Manovich
Acoustic Bass, Organ, Piano, Harmony Vocals, Electric Guitar, Percussion - Tim Vesely
Rhythm Guitar, Lead Vocals - Lori Yates

Mastered - Wreckhouse Mastering
Executive Producer - Bazil Donovan

In memory of Mom & Bob.

SPECIAL THANKS TO: My Tuesday Night Crew, Gary, Gavin, Chris Houston, Hey Stella, Blue Rodeo.

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Lori Yates Toronto, Ontario

Trailblazer Lori Yates is a Juno-nominated singer-songwriter, a "pioneer" of alternative country in Canada. The Band's Rick Danko once described Yates as having "that desperate Canadian sound," sealing her legendary status. She emerges triumphant with Matador, a masterful collection of superbly written and performed roots/indie folk songs, including the Guy Clark co-write "Time After Time," ... more

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