Loving, I’m Leaving

by Max Kaplan & The Magics

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Max Kaplan & The Magics’ “Loving, I’m Leaving” is molded from southern soul classics of the 60s and 70s to convey the weight of breaking hearts. Kaplan cites the Al Green’s stonewall take on the groundbreaking Bee Gees hit “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” as a primary influence using a bright chord progression and lustrous vocal melodies. The Memphis-style band of polished musicians and tight horn stabs helps bring the intense feeling of fleeting love to the forefront. The track is Kaplan’s second single on Color Red and part of an ongoing series of music to be released throughout 2022.

lyrics

Don’t be fooled, I’m Not Loving I’m Leaving
Ain’t it cruel, the way that you’re feeling?
By meeting you I am cold,
make you stay and that’s rude
people say, hold on to let go,
and I say, don’t be fooled

Love is a treacherous thing,
if you’re not careful
Make you believe it’s the real thing,
you know I wouldn’t dare to,
I’ve got to hold on,
I’m not Loving, I’m Leaving

Don’t be fooled, I’m not loving Im learning
Ain’t it cruel, the way that you’re hurting?
I’m not quite old enough to know,
just what happens, when you let them,
love you the way that they do,
but i’ll say,
don’t be fooled

These shadows on my wall,
tell a different story,
these tales of my past,
lord they unveil me,
i want you to listen to me,
when i say,
don’t be fooled,
don’t be fooled.

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released March 18, 2022
Produced by Matthew Wilson, Max Kaplan, Jad Tariq, Jon Hay

Credits:
Max Kaplan - Guitar, Background Vocals
Matthew Wilson - Bass, Percussion Instruments, Guitar
Danny Banks - Drums
Jon Hay - Guitar
Art Edmaiston - Horn Arrangements, Saxophone
Marc Franklin - Trumpet

Tracking Engineer - Matthew Wilson
The Harbert House

Mixing Engineer - Kevin Houston

Mastering Engineer - Kevin Houston

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Max Kaplan & The Magics Memphis, Tennessee

With a captivating front-man, soulful guitar leads, and a tight rhythm section, Memphis-based Max Kaplan has an exciting and original sound harkening back to the sonic landscape of funky Motown and Stax era soul, to the guitar driven blues of the 1960’s. ... more

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