First Listen: Heston gives acoustic shine to "Dear God"

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    (March 27, 2016) SoulTrackers who attended our 2008 SoulTracks Readers' Choice Awards will, no doubt, remember the stirring performance that night by Heston Francis. He's been a SoulTracks favorite for nearly a decade, and an artist whose acoustic brand of soul has made us always look forward to each release.

    On his newest single, Heston adds a bit of an island feel to his acoustic guitar. "Dear God" features Heston's always on point vocals, a soulful saxophone and background female vocalists. It comes together to create a great song of prayer and praise -- just in time for Easter.

    Check out "Dear God" below and welcome back this talented singer and musician.

    By Chris Rizik

    Heston - "Dear God"

    (March 27, 2016) SoulTrackers who attended our 2008 SoulTracks Readers' Choice Awards will, no doubt, remember the stirring performance that night by Heston Francis. He's been a SoulTracks favorite for nearly a decade, and an artist whose acoustic brand of soul has made us always look forward to each release.

    On his newest single, Heston adds a bit of an island feel to his acoustic guitar. "Dear God" features Heston's always on point vocals, a soulful saxophone and background female vocalists. It comes together to create a great song of prayer and praise -- just in time for Easter.

    Check out "Dear God" below and welcome back this talented singer and musician.

    By Chris Rizik

    Heston - "Dear God"

    Written by: Heston Francis
    Publishing (World Soul Music/ASCAP Imperial Publishing ECCO)
    Lead vocals: Heston 
    Background vocals by: Sonja Stewart/Alexandria Robinson
    Background vocals recorded by: Thomas "Tomcat" Bennett @ Sharp Team studios, Atlanta Ga
    All instruments by: Cornell Phillip
    Saxophone: Jussie Paavola
    vocals recorded by: Cornell Phillip @ Imperial  Publishing studios, Bath Road,Dominica
    Music recorded by: Cornell Phillip @ Imperial Publishing studios, Bath Road, Dominica
    Mixed by: Cornell Philip @ Imperial PublishingStudios, Bath Road, Dominica
    Vocal arrangement/production: Heston Francis 
    Written/Composed/arranged by: Heston Francis
    Produced by: Cornell Phillip 
     
     
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