Misty Mountain Records today announced the release of “Marcella,” the final single from singer/songwriter JG Crawford’s album “From the Mountain Top,” which is expected to drop in July 2025. Marcella is a duet featuring Crawford and Marcy Levy, who co-wrote and sang on “Lay Down Sally” and “The Core” with Eric Clapton. The song has a good-time feel and a Bo-Diddley/Little Feat energy. It has Marcy and JG answering each other with each verse.
“It was a joy to work with Marcy on Marcella,” said JG. “I have so much respect and admiration for her talent and professionalism. Indeed, I wrote Marcella especially for Marcy, having wanted to work with her since I first fell in love with her sound from when she worked with Clapton.”
JG continued to follow Marcy’s career when Clapton released “The Core” and “Wonderful Tonight,” after which Marcy changed her name to Marcy Detroit. She has continued to write and perform in Los Angeles. They met in 2005. JG wrote “Marcella” in 2015.
“Marcella” was recorded in a private home studio in Topanga Canyon, California, previously owned by a member of the British rock band Supertramp. The single and album were produced by Grammy award-winning engineer Mark Howard, who is a frequent collaborator with Daniel Lanois. Howard is renowned for his work on Bob Dylan’s “Oh Mercy,” and “Time Out of Mind.” Howard worked on U2’s “Unforgettable Fire,” “Joshua Tree,” and “Achtung Baby,” and has co-produced and engineered recordings for artists Lucinda Williams, Willie Nelson, Emmy Lou Harris, and Tom Waits.
Howard assembled a group of famous, seasoned musicians for “From the Mountain Top,” including Hal Cragin, one of Joni Mitchell’s bass players, Jimmy Paxson, a drummer for Stevie Nicks and Keith Urban, and keyboard player for Leonard Cohen and John Mayer, Michael Chavez.
The single is not the end of the collaboration between JG and Marcy. The duo is contemplating performing some special dates in the future. “I’m excited at the prospect of working with Marcy on more creative efforts and performances,” JG said.
Cover artwork credit goes to @Andrew_Mcgranahan.
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