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Up On The Roof

by Luke Cissell

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An instrumental (strings) cover of the hit song by Carole King & Gerry Goffin first recorded by The Drifters in 1962, this version of "Up On The Roof" was a winning selection in the Goffin King Foundation ISO Booth Quarantine Cover Contest.

"The music video was shot during quarantine on the roof of my apartment in downtown Manhattan, a love letter to the world during this time of fear and isolation."—LC youtu.be/awyMxsnIFkM

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When this old world starts getting me down
And people are just too much for me to face
I climb way up to the top of the stars
And all my cares just drift right into space
On the roof it's peaceful as can be
And there the world below can't bother me
Let me tell you now
When I come home feeling tired and beat
I go up where the air is fresh and sweet
I get away from the hustling crowds
And all that rat race noise down in the street
On the roof's the only place I know
Where you just have to wish to make it so
Up on the roof
At night the stars put on a show for free
And darling you can share it all with me
I keep-a tellin' you
Right smack dab in the middle of town
I found a Paradise that's trouble-proof
And if this world starts getting you down
There's room enough for two up on the roof

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released August 1, 2020
Music and lyrics by Carole King & Gerry Goffin
Art by Melissa Haas Hinton
Arranged and performed by Luke Cissell
Silver Squid Music (ASCAP)
www.silversquidmusic.com
www.lukecissell.com

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Luke Cissell New York, New York

Luke Cissell has been called “one of the most adventurous, eclectic, and delightful modern composers—so original, he’s unclassifiable” (Steve Silberman), noted for “incredible” (Goffin & King Foundation) musicianship, “haunting and authentic... very easy to love” (Chris Ingalls) sound, “remarkable recording” (WRTI Classical and Jazz), and “very creative work that deserves to be heard” (Ted Gioia). ... more

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