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Lemonade Stand

by Steve Umculo

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Steve Umculo’s brand new single, “Lemonade Stand” is a deliciously light-hearted ode to making lemonade and forgetting your worries. Its musical style is reminiscent of acoustic surf rock artists such as Jack Johnson, Donavon Frankenreiter & Animal Liberation Orchestra.

The conception of “Lemonade Stand” was a result of Steve’s love for the acoustic surf rock era and Cav Barry (fellow songwriter and lyricist) wanting to create a playfully philosophical song centered around the old ‘life giving you lemons' proverb. The arrangement of the song itself was carefully constructed with fun-loving verses, catchy choruses and an epically comical bridge. Steve draws on familiar musical talents that featured on his “Philosophy” EP, including that of the gifted guitarist Michael Bester whose solo launches the song into a different frontier of musical brilliance. The final product is an existentially humourous but musically satisfying take on an age old and hopeful adage.

“Take all your doubts and squeeze them out.”

lyrics

Life won’t always go the way you think it should
Secretly I’d sell lemons if I could
I’d take my fold up chair, my umbrella would be there
I’d sit and sell some drinks wishing people understood
That they could

Take all their doubts
And squeeze them out

Ooo
Give me your hand
Ooo
I’ll be the man to help your
Old fears and your worries be damned
Come on down to my lemonade stand

Hey beautiful I’m feeling dutiful
Sip on these lemons, they’ll take you to heaven
This fact is indisputable
I’ve got the juice to boost your mood
It’ll set you right, day or night
Show you the light when you’re feeling uptight
It’s got the magic recipe to feed your appetite
We’ve got no other option
So be the sugar in my concoction

Take all your doubts
And squeeze them out

Ooo
Give me your hand
Ooo
I’ll be the man to help your
Old fears and your worries be damned
Come on down to my lemonade stand

Ah-ooo
Don’t panic
It’s organic
Handmade citrus
So delicious, nutritious
Bespoke, craft, artisanal too
I’ve got the juice to boost your mood

Ooo
Give me your hand
Ooo
I’ll be the man to help your
Old fears and your worries be damned
Come on down to my lemonade stand

Come on down to my lemonade stand

credits

released March 6, 2020
Artist: Steve Umculo
Composer: Stephen Anthony Haiden, Cavan Andrew Barry
Producers: Stephen Haiden, Johann Audiffren, Cavan Barry
Recording:
High Seas Studios (lead vocals, acoustic guitar, backing vocals, drums, percussion, glockenspiel)
The Trenches (backing vocals)
Jo’s Studio (SFX)
Mike’s Studio (electric guitar)
Ricky’s Studio (bass)
Cliff’s Studio (keyboard)
Mix: High Seas Studios
Master: SchullerSound
Musicians:
Stephen Haiden (lead vox, backing vox, acoustic guitar, drums)
Johann Audiffren (drums, SFX, percussion, glockenspiel)
Clifford Bond (keyboard)
Ricardo Osorno (bass)
Michael Bester (electric guitar)
Serah Barry (backing vocals)
Craig Wiid (backing vocals)

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Steve Umculo Johannesburg, South Africa

Steve is an upbeat and energetic singer/songwriter born and raised in the culturally rich and
bustling city of Johannesburg, South Africa. His music is a tasty blend between folk harmonies
and afro-centric grooves. Steve’s energy and positivity is as contagious as it is refreshing. His engaging presence and
happy attitude will leave you captivated, motivated and invigorated.

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