Michael Lington has demonstrated his contemporary saxophone chops with a st… Read Full Bio ↴Michael Lington has demonstrated his contemporary saxophone chops with a steady stream of chart-toppers since his debut album in 1997. His CD, Stay with Me, yielded three Radio & Records national jazz hits with “Show Me” at # 2; “Two of a Kind” at # 2; and “Pacifica” at # 6. Stay With Me also remained on the Billboard contemporary jazz chart for a total of 24 weeks. “Twice In a Lifetime” and “Sunset” from Vivid; and “Still Thinking of You” from Lington’s Everything Must Change all went Top 5 as well. His duet with Bobby Caldwell on “Tell It Like It Is” from his self-titled debut, ascended both the jazz and adult contemporary charts.
Now Michael is back with A SONG FOR YOU, his second Rendezvous recording. In collaboration with Rendezvous , Grammy nominated arranger and composer Randy Waldman and Grammy winning Engineer Woody Woodruff, Michael assembled a collection of new standards that range from the album’s first single, “It’s Too Late” and ”You’ve Got a Friend,” both by Carole King; to a dimensional “Fragile” by Sting. Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” is given an expansive, but respectful new spin; while Michael Frank’s “Tell Me All About It” is a playfully laidback interplay, featuring guest and Rendezvous co-founder Dave Koz, with Brazilian sensibilities.
A defining characteristic of all of the album’s 11 tracks are unexpected shifts in mood and instrumentation that flow organically in and out of each other. Paul Simon’s “Still Crazy After All These Years” features romantic strings and sultry sax. “Nobody Does it Better” by Marvin Hamlisch, is a more restrained and romantic Gospel flavor that builds to a no-holds-barred conclusion. Randy Waldman’s keyboards, and the All-Star ensemble featuring Vinnie Colauita, Brian Bromberg, Dean Parks, Luis Conte, and a top Los Angeles session orchestra, season each song to perfection.
The album also features “A Song for You,” penned by rocker Leon Russell, “She’s Always A Woman”, by Billy Joel and “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word”, by songwriting greats Elton John and Bernie Taupin. With his instrumental versatility, Michael also plays clarinet on the intro to “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word”, an instrument that he studied classically for eight years prior to him picking up the sax at age 15.
Leaning strongly toward the pop side of jazz, with classical, Brazilian, Latin, and gospel shadings, Lington plays a distinctive contemporary saxophone. “It’s the kind of record that inspired me from the very beginning. The songs on this CD are the core of what has driven me to become a musician,” says Michael. “I wanted to go back in time, to when music had a strong emotional impact on people and songs really mattered -- but to do it with a new twist.
Michael explains, “With this album, I really wanted to focus on the underappreciated, or underexposed standards of tomorrow -- mainly songs from the ’70s that have been rarely covered in a jazz instrumental format.” He continues, “what I had in mind during the entire process, was to create a classic album, with a timeless feel that is as current today as it is 40 years from now.”
Growing up in a suburb of Copenhagen, Denmark, Michael Lington is the grandson of Otto Lington, a jazz pioneer in their tiny country, and bandleader for Shirley Bassey, Josephine Baker and Fats Waller, amongst many others. As a childhood fan of musicians like Vinnie Colaiuta, Dean Parks and Randy Waldman, Michael would replay his vinyl jazz recordings again and again, reflecting on the memories of his grandfather’s era.
Little did Michael know, that someday, his name would be nestled in the notes next to those of his childhood heroes in an album of contemporary classics. The rich legacy of his grandfather’s jazz connection, his classical training, and a stint of touring in Europe, led him to the U.S. in 1990, and at 21, he began performing with Little Richard , Gary “U.S.” Bonds and Randy Crawford. He also landed a four year gig touring with singer Bobby Caldwell , joining the list of imminent sax players associated with the singer, including Rendezvous co-founder Dave Koz, Richard Elliot and Boney James.
It was through this collaboration, that Michael landed his recording contract, which leads to present, and his new CD, in which there is an organic synergy between Lington, the songs, and arrangements, that lifts Song for You into the realm of the truly unforgettable.
Michael believes covering songs that have deeply impacted listeners is far more demanding than recording his own material. “People feel strongly about these songs. It’s important for me to keep the integrity of the song, yet make it my own, so I’m not just repeating what’s been done before. If you improvise too much, you lose your audience, but if you play it straight up and down, it’s not very interesting—it’s a fine line between staying true to the melody, and yet making each song interesting instrumentally.”
Lington has been a global touring presence for the past several years, and plans to continue with A Song for You. In between his ongoing performances -- i.e. performing at the Royal Wedding of Denmark’s future king, Crown Prince Frederick -- and recordings, Lington proves to be a giving performer by lending his artistry to the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, which raises funds for children’s music programs and provides instruments to public schools all over the U.S. Michael participates in Create Now, where he mentors troubled teens in Los Angeles and Acre’s of Love, a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive services; and “Forever” homes for abandoned and AIDS children in South Africa.
The U.S. based, Danish-born Lington loves classic beauty and expression whether it comes in the form of a song, his vintage European automobiles, underwater landscapes, a child’s smile, or open sky viewed from behind the instrument panel of a helicopter.
A Song for You is undoubtedly a significant step in Lington’s ever-ascending career, and an invitation for everyone to dream.
Now Michael is back with A SONG FOR YOU, his second Rendezvous recording. In collaboration with Rendezvous , Grammy nominated arranger and composer Randy Waldman and Grammy winning Engineer Woody Woodruff, Michael assembled a collection of new standards that range from the album’s first single, “It’s Too Late” and ”You’ve Got a Friend,” both by Carole King; to a dimensional “Fragile” by Sting. Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” is given an expansive, but respectful new spin; while Michael Frank’s “Tell Me All About It” is a playfully laidback interplay, featuring guest and Rendezvous co-founder Dave Koz, with Brazilian sensibilities.
A defining characteristic of all of the album’s 11 tracks are unexpected shifts in mood and instrumentation that flow organically in and out of each other. Paul Simon’s “Still Crazy After All These Years” features romantic strings and sultry sax. “Nobody Does it Better” by Marvin Hamlisch, is a more restrained and romantic Gospel flavor that builds to a no-holds-barred conclusion. Randy Waldman’s keyboards, and the All-Star ensemble featuring Vinnie Colauita, Brian Bromberg, Dean Parks, Luis Conte, and a top Los Angeles session orchestra, season each song to perfection.
The album also features “A Song for You,” penned by rocker Leon Russell, “She’s Always A Woman”, by Billy Joel and “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word”, by songwriting greats Elton John and Bernie Taupin. With his instrumental versatility, Michael also plays clarinet on the intro to “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word”, an instrument that he studied classically for eight years prior to him picking up the sax at age 15.
Leaning strongly toward the pop side of jazz, with classical, Brazilian, Latin, and gospel shadings, Lington plays a distinctive contemporary saxophone. “It’s the kind of record that inspired me from the very beginning. The songs on this CD are the core of what has driven me to become a musician,” says Michael. “I wanted to go back in time, to when music had a strong emotional impact on people and songs really mattered -- but to do it with a new twist.
Michael explains, “With this album, I really wanted to focus on the underappreciated, or underexposed standards of tomorrow -- mainly songs from the ’70s that have been rarely covered in a jazz instrumental format.” He continues, “what I had in mind during the entire process, was to create a classic album, with a timeless feel that is as current today as it is 40 years from now.”
Growing up in a suburb of Copenhagen, Denmark, Michael Lington is the grandson of Otto Lington, a jazz pioneer in their tiny country, and bandleader for Shirley Bassey, Josephine Baker and Fats Waller, amongst many others. As a childhood fan of musicians like Vinnie Colaiuta, Dean Parks and Randy Waldman, Michael would replay his vinyl jazz recordings again and again, reflecting on the memories of his grandfather’s era.
Little did Michael know, that someday, his name would be nestled in the notes next to those of his childhood heroes in an album of contemporary classics. The rich legacy of his grandfather’s jazz connection, his classical training, and a stint of touring in Europe, led him to the U.S. in 1990, and at 21, he began performing with Little Richard , Gary “U.S.” Bonds and Randy Crawford. He also landed a four year gig touring with singer Bobby Caldwell , joining the list of imminent sax players associated with the singer, including Rendezvous co-founder Dave Koz, Richard Elliot and Boney James.
It was through this collaboration, that Michael landed his recording contract, which leads to present, and his new CD, in which there is an organic synergy between Lington, the songs, and arrangements, that lifts Song for You into the realm of the truly unforgettable.
Michael believes covering songs that have deeply impacted listeners is far more demanding than recording his own material. “People feel strongly about these songs. It’s important for me to keep the integrity of the song, yet make it my own, so I’m not just repeating what’s been done before. If you improvise too much, you lose your audience, but if you play it straight up and down, it’s not very interesting—it’s a fine line between staying true to the melody, and yet making each song interesting instrumentally.”
Lington has been a global touring presence for the past several years, and plans to continue with A Song for You. In between his ongoing performances -- i.e. performing at the Royal Wedding of Denmark’s future king, Crown Prince Frederick -- and recordings, Lington proves to be a giving performer by lending his artistry to the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, which raises funds for children’s music programs and provides instruments to public schools all over the U.S. Michael participates in Create Now, where he mentors troubled teens in Los Angeles and Acre’s of Love, a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive services; and “Forever” homes for abandoned and AIDS children in South Africa.
The U.S. based, Danish-born Lington loves classic beauty and expression whether it comes in the form of a song, his vintage European automobiles, underwater landscapes, a child’s smile, or open sky viewed from behind the instrument panel of a helicopter.
A Song for You is undoubtedly a significant step in Lington’s ever-ascending career, and an invitation for everyone to dream.
Memphis
Michael Lington Lyrics
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8Ball & MJG Said I got the blues Said I got the blues Memphis city…
Ag Club AG putting on for the 99s and 2000's Can't take us…
Andrew James Let′s forget about our problems And all the stress that is…
Anne Haigis Way back Friday wasn't my day I hung my boots on…
Autumn Hill Shots lined up on the bar The bands tuning their guitars Gir…
Aziz S Her voice is so sexy when my fingers play Scream on…
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Bill Haley That's How I Got To Memphis (Tom T. Hall) If you…
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Carl Perkins When she told me she was leaving, I told her…
Cast "Will you come with me to Memphis?" "Rez wants to keep…
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Fast Cash Boyz “Killers out the M, Trappers out the M Rappers out the M Sca…
ft. Big Sean I love you, need you Need you here to stay Girl you're…
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Hayden How do you protect a fourty-two year old from himself I…
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Jan & Dean Take that night train to Memphis Take that night train…
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Jean-Jacques Milteau Walk around the room with a glaze in your stare. In…
Jerry Lee Lewis Down the Mississippi where the water gets muddy Forty-four s…
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Justin Bieber I love you, need you Need you here to stay Girl you're…
Justin Timberlake You gon' be a star, they said They say you gon'…
K & K Get some liquor in my cup and I might fuck…
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King Curtis Today's special is Memphis Soul Stew We sell so much of…
Kitten Plane ride 5 AM How'd we end up at a dirty…
Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper "Will you come with me to Memphis?" "Rez wants to keep…
Liz Longley The t.v.'s on again You're watching the weatherman I know yo…
Lloyd Cole Well I’d like to go to Memphis but I don’t…
Lonnie Mack Instrumental, NO LYRICS…
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Lullanas Oooohhhhh I don′t wanna say it You don't wanna say it But I…
Maggi Pierce And E.J. Just tryna take over the Empire State like Jay did My…
Marcy Playground I am going down the long lonesome road to Memphis And…
Mason Jennings I was born in a gold mine You were born by…
Mel Bryant & the Mercy Makers She's got the Sound of Memphis The soul of old England The h…
Memphis.Attax.Kazahstan! The train is rollin' down the tracks Leavin' here ain't comi…
Micke Muster Berry Williams Thomas…
Mike Zito I got lumps in my throat When I saw her comin'…
Money Man I'm down in Memphis, My Glock got extensions My BM she…
Mrs. Miller If you love somebody enough You follow them wherever they go…
Opallas Um dia acordei Sem saber Quem era você Tudo parecia Estar er…
Paul Klein There's no place I'd rather be than where you are There's…
Pere Ubu In the ghost town Inside of my heart All the downtown Is par…
Peter Gordon Long distance information, give me Memphis Tennessee Help me…
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PJ Harvey You breathing into my mouth I'll take it I'll take it for…
Project Pat What Juicy say? He be like, "Shut the fuck up" I…
Rancid I've lived my whole life, made mistakes, From the get-go, St…
Ray Brown Jr Long distance information, give me Memphis Tennessee Help m…
Rod Argent & Colin Blunstone It's not the note so reminiscent Of everything I've ever kn…
SAARLOOS I was singing songs in a bar back in 63…
Sandy Denny Long distance information, give me Memphis Tennessee Help m…
Sean McConnell I don't mean to bother you I don't mean to bring…
Steve Allen & His Orchestra Memphis in June A shady veranda under a Sunday blue sky Memp…
Stuart McNair I flew to Memphis in a two-seat plane touch down in…
T. L. Williams You must be from Tennessee you the only ten I…
The Animals Long distance information, give me Memphis Tennessee Help me…
The Beatles Long distance information Give me Memphis, Tennessee Try t…
The Beatles - 1962 - The Original Decca Tapes Long distance information Give me Memphis, Tennessee Try to …
The Dan-Dees Oh today I leave, For Memphis, Tennesse, Aint nothing left f…
The Hollies Long distance information give me Memphis Tennessee Help me …
The Legendary J.C.'s Listen, I've been on a mission Ain't nobody gonna block…
The Sounds Mindless, selfless, soulless, helpless, and that's alright w…
The Statler Brothers Long distance information, get me Memphis, Tennessee Help m…
The Ventures Long distance information Give me Memphis Tennessee Help m…
The Wailers Oh, oh op-bo, bo, bo-bo-bo! Oh, oh op-bo, bo, bo-bo-bo!…
The Zombies It's not the note so reminiscent Of everything I've ever kno…
They Might Be Giants Two, three, four I died and went to heaven and the…
Toby Keith Long distance information, give me Memphis Tennessee Help me…
Trudy Pulling out of the station, Got a one-way attitude. Counting…
Tyson Motsenbocker Busy fear is wrestlin' Like insects in the weeds We are busy…
Upsetters The Oh, oh op-bo, bo, bo-bo-bo! Oh, oh op-bo, bo, bo-bo-bo!…
Wally Shoop & The Zombies It's not the note so reminiscent Of everything I've ever kno…
White Zombie Get your head down bite the dust interiors rolling on…
Young. Faron Long distance information, give me Memphis Tennessee Help me…
윤비 [Hook: YunB] This is how we live, how we supposed to…
Chuck Berry Long distance information, give me Memphis Tennessee Help me…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Michael Lington:
All In Love Is Fair All is fair in love Love's a crazy game Two…
It's Too Late Stayed in bed all mornin' just to pass the time. There's…
Nobody Does It Better Nobody does it better makes me feel sad for the…
She's Always A Woman She can kill with a smile She can wound with her…
Tell It Like It Is If you want something to play with Go and find yourself…
Through the Fire I look in your eyes and I can see We've loved…
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