Aren't You Kinda Glad We Did

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Written by George Gershwin / Eric Parkin
Produced by Peter-John Vettese at Sphere Studios, London
Recorded and Mixed by Mark 'Tufty' Evans
Mastered by Tony Cousins at Metropolis Studios, London
Published by Warner-Chappell North America Ltd.

I was introduced to jazz singer Sarah Vaughn and this beautiful song by my manager. I went on to perform it first at an open air concert in Leeds in 2001 and later that same year for the King and Queen of Sweden, no less. Since those memorable moments I have loved the song and always wanted to record it, this album has given me that chance to perfect a classic from George and Ira Gershwin. Another wonderful lyric, it tells the story of following your heart whatever the consequence and regardless of what other people may think. Despite what may be seen as a forbidden love, its tones sparkle with delight and I feel Peter's production captures this perfectly.

Lyrics:

Oh, it really wasn't my intention
To disregard convention
It was just an impulse
That had to be obeyed

Though it seems convention we've been scorning
I'll still not go in mourning
Though my reputation?is blemished, I'm afraid

With just one kiss
What heaven, what rapture, what bliss

Honestly, I thought I wouldn't
Naturally, I thought I couldn't
And probably I shouldn't
But aren't you kind of glad we did?

Actually, it all was blameless
Nevertheless, they'll call it shameless
So let's keep the lady nameless
But aren't you kind of glad we did?

Socially, I'll be an outcast
Obviously, we'll dine alone
On my good name there will be doubt cast
With never a sign of any chaperone

No matter how they may construe it
Whether or not, we have to rue it
Whatever made us do it
Well aren't you kind of glad we did?

Ice! Ice! Ice!

Aren't You Kinda Glad We Did