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Jake Shears: “Sad Song Backwards”

Recently Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears has spent more and more time in New Orleans, where the pulse and musical traditions of the city inspired his initial work on his new music.

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By Ariana Morgenstern • Aug 15, 2018 • 1 min read

Recently Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears has spent more and more time in New Orleans, where the pulse and musical traditions of the city inspired his initial work on his new music. Then he hit the road to Louisville, where he teamed up with Sturgill Simpson's horn section, Jim James' drummer Dave Givan, and VHS or Beta guitarist Craig Pfunder for further inspiration on "Sad Song Backwards."

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    Ariana Morgenstern

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