I think Hold On has a timeless, universal message, touches the hearts of people both in their personal lives and in global situations, the kind of song that could very well become a classic for the ages. I love it!
Till My Guitar Gets Tired of Playing the Blues is my second favorite, admittedly because I love blues music.
cynthia - 13 years ago
Let's Don't Call it a Night just sounds so good, his voice shines in this song, almost haunting. It is a sweet love song, what's wrong with that? I love it.
Cece - 13 years ago
Remember when Daughtry came out with "Home?" "Hold On" has the potential to be just as big. Just like "Home," it is haunting and relevant and sticks to your head because the melody is is so beautiful in it's simplicity. The lyrics speaks to what is going on in our world right now. When Casey sings it, anyone who listens closely will feel that he's singing it directly to you...whether you're in Japan, surrounded by brick and dust, or in your home texting your
friends and feeling heartbroken after breaking up, or in a hospital room waiting for a prognosis, or in your home feeling down after losing your job or going through a divorce ... or out there in any one of the war-torn countries.... The world needs an "anthem," and I truly think "Hold On" is it.
Deana - 13 years ago
I love all the songs, but I have to say, Let's Don't Call It A Night has to be my favorite. Far from being a pickup line, it puts me in mind of that night you get all dressed up to go out, look at each other, think 'yum!', and decide it'll be more fun to stay in. Sweet and sexy, much like Mr. James himself.
As far as the first single, I think it has to be Drive. Especially if it drops in the summer or early fall. It's such a fun song, and who can resist the urge to, or the memories of, driving along the back country roads with the windows down and the radio up, your favorite person there by your side? Or even that crazy road trip we've all taken? I think it's a song a lot of people will identify with, meaning radio will love it, and it'll make a killer video. Hearing it, I get images of like a choppy, single camera, home video type vibe. I think it'll start our boy out right!
Langley - 13 years ago
Of the 6 original songs, the LEAST FAVORITE of mine is "Let's Don't Call It A Night." IMHO, it sounds like someone trying to pick me up in a bar at closing time, i.e., sleazy. Casey, you are far, far better than this song. My apology for the brutal honesty, but that's what polls are all about, aren't they?
I think the song "Hold On" is going to be a hit because it speaks beyond the petty, day-to-day smallness of our lives. From what I can understand of the lyrics, the song tells us that no matter the adversity we are facing, things will get better if we just hold on to the light. This is the kind of music I look for, and, when I find it, I "hold on" to it in my heart.
Watching Casey perform "Done Made Up My Mind" is thrilling, but I've not yet been able to figure out the lyrics other than the title.
"Bulletproof" is pure fun! Of all the tunes, this one visits my head most often. I know most of the lyrics by now, other than the last lines which have something about "sticky" in them, lol. Dyin' to know those lines. (-:
"Drive" is another fun and happy song. A good, straight road. All traffic lights are green. The top is down on my 1960 candy apple red Austin Healey bugeye Sprite, my guitar is strapped to the luggage rack, and I'm heading to Daytona Beach for spring break.
"'Till My Guitar" is a nice bluesy tune, but haven't been able to figure out most of the lyrics.
I think Hold On has a timeless, universal message, touches the hearts of people both in their personal lives and in global situations, the kind of song that could very well become a classic for the ages. I love it!
Till My Guitar Gets Tired of Playing the Blues is my second favorite, admittedly because I love blues music.
Let's Don't Call it a Night just sounds so good, his voice shines in this song, almost haunting. It is a sweet love song, what's wrong with that? I love it.
Remember when Daughtry came out with "Home?" "Hold On" has the potential to be just as big. Just like "Home," it is haunting and relevant and sticks to your head because the melody is is so beautiful in it's simplicity. The lyrics speaks to what is going on in our world right now. When Casey sings it, anyone who listens closely will feel that he's singing it directly to you...whether you're in Japan, surrounded by brick and dust, or in your home texting your
friends and feeling heartbroken after breaking up, or in a hospital room waiting for a prognosis, or in your home feeling down after losing your job or going through a divorce ... or out there in any one of the war-torn countries.... The world needs an "anthem," and I truly think "Hold On" is it.
I love all the songs, but I have to say, Let's Don't Call It A Night has to be my favorite. Far from being a pickup line, it puts me in mind of that night you get all dressed up to go out, look at each other, think 'yum!', and decide it'll be more fun to stay in. Sweet and sexy, much like Mr. James himself.
As far as the first single, I think it has to be Drive. Especially if it drops in the summer or early fall. It's such a fun song, and who can resist the urge to, or the memories of, driving along the back country roads with the windows down and the radio up, your favorite person there by your side? Or even that crazy road trip we've all taken? I think it's a song a lot of people will identify with, meaning radio will love it, and it'll make a killer video. Hearing it, I get images of like a choppy, single camera, home video type vibe. I think it'll start our boy out right!
Of the 6 original songs, the LEAST FAVORITE of mine is "Let's Don't Call It A Night." IMHO, it sounds like someone trying to pick me up in a bar at closing time, i.e., sleazy. Casey, you are far, far better than this song. My apology for the brutal honesty, but that's what polls are all about, aren't they?
I think the song "Hold On" is going to be a hit because it speaks beyond the petty, day-to-day smallness of our lives. From what I can understand of the lyrics, the song tells us that no matter the adversity we are facing, things will get better if we just hold on to the light. This is the kind of music I look for, and, when I find it, I "hold on" to it in my heart.
Watching Casey perform "Done Made Up My Mind" is thrilling, but I've not yet been able to figure out the lyrics other than the title.
"Bulletproof" is pure fun! Of all the tunes, this one visits my head most often. I know most of the lyrics by now, other than the last lines which have something about "sticky" in them, lol. Dyin' to know those lines. (-:
"Drive" is another fun and happy song. A good, straight road. All traffic lights are green. The top is down on my 1960 candy apple red Austin Healey bugeye Sprite, my guitar is strapped to the luggage rack, and I'm heading to Daytona Beach for spring break.
"'Till My Guitar" is a nice bluesy tune, but haven't been able to figure out most of the lyrics.