Jim Boggia: Live the Proof video + song

Safe In Sound, in stores May 5th, could be the title of Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter Jim Boggia’s life story, not just the name of his bluhammock music debut.  As he often likes to explain, “I’ve been told that I was singing melodies before I started speaking words, and I started playing the guitar when I was five.  I have no conception of a life before music.”  “Live the Proof,” the first song released to radio, pairs an inspirational, no-time-to-lose message with an impossible-to-resist chorus.  “Made Me So Happy,” which features guest vocalist Jill Sobule, is the kind of 2 and 1/2 minute pop rocker that sends you flying for the replay button, and Safe In Sound also includes a song co-written with Aimee Mann, plus an vocal appearance by Aimee on another track.  MC 5 guitarist Wayne Kramer also guest stars on the album and Jim managed to convince reclusive seventies pop legend Emitt Rhodes to add Beatle-esque background vocals to the lovely, happy-sad “Let Me Believe (Evan’s Lament),” which Rhodes also co-wrote.  Core musicians on the album include Pete Thomas from Elvis Costello and the Attractions/Imposters, Justin Meldal-Johnson from Beck's band and Butch from the eels.

We gave "Live the Proof" music video by Jim Boggia a listen and yeah, we like it. Let's see if it will 'grow' on us. (April, 2005) Remember: oldie but goodie. Like wine, some songs get better due time. Is this one of them or was it just a one-day wonder?

Genre: Rock Length: n / a Played: 713 times	Release date: Added on: April 26, 2005 Reviewer: Jermy