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Jack Chrome and the Darkness Waltz

by Russell Morris & Rick Springfield

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Dante Poe
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Dante Poe Great album, not a bad track on it. Love hearing blues still inspiring people to make music. Love from Scotland
Timothy Norton
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Timothy Norton Every track is my favorite track.
Ares Schwarz
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Ares Schwarz The album is really brilliant. A masterpiece! I like both voices and moods in the different songs. This album should be in everyone's collection.
Bucky
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Bucky This hit me like a ton of bricks and continues to comfort me with its stark portrayal of Mexican blues meets dark Americana. Springfield’s gritty vocals alongside the boggy riffs and bombastic percussion make Jessie’s girl croon with intimidation and envy. Mandatory vinyl import!
agentshamrock
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agentshamrock I have also always loved the idea of Dia de los Muertos, and I think this album captures that holiday perfectly. It is dark when it needs to be, but also joyous at other times Favorite track: Death Drives a Cadillac.
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    This is Russell Morris and Rick Springfield like you’ve never heard them before. They have come together to create Jack Chrome & The Darkness Waltz, an album that celebrates Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with the narrator, Jack Chrome, leading the listener through a compelling song cycle about life and death.
    “After losing parents and grandparents, I’ve always loved the concept of day of the dead,” Russell explains. “It’s all about celebrating life and bringing those spirits back.”
    “Russ is the happy one,” Rick smiles. “He brought a lot of the positive songs to the project, whereas mine get pretty dark.”
    Russell and Rick first recorded together 50 years ago, when Rick played on Russell’s debut album, Bloodstone. Rick later appeared on Van Diemen’s Land, but this is the first time the good friends have made an entire album together.
    Ultimately, this album is a celebration of life. Welcome to Jack Chrome & the Darkness Waltz.

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    Welcome to Jack Chrome & the Darkness Waltz.

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about

This is Russell Morris and Rick Springfield like you’ve never heard them before. They have come together to create Jack Chrome & The Darkness Waltz, an album that celebrates Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with the narrator, Jack Chrome, leading the listener through a compelling song cycle about life and death.
“After losing parents and grandparents, I’ve always loved the concept of day of the dead,” Russell explains. “It’s all about celebrating life and bringing those spirits back.”
“Russ is the happy one,” Rick smiles. “He brought a lot of the positive songs to the project, whereas mine get pretty dark.”
Russell and Rick first recorded together 50 years ago, when Rick played on Russell’s debut album, Bloodstone. Rick later appeared on Van Diemen’s Land, but this is the first time the good friends have made an entire album together.
Ultimately, this album is a celebration of life. Welcome to Jack Chrome & the Darkness Waltz.

credits

released August 30, 2021

01 I AM JACK CHROME
WRITTEN BY RUSSELL MORRIS (MUSHROOM MUSIC PUBLISHING)
DRUMS - JACKIE BARNES • GUITARS- PETER ROBINSON, RUSSELL MORRIS • BASS - RUSSELL MORRIS • KEYS - RUSSELL MORRIS • VOCALS - RUSSELL MORRIS, RICK SPRINGFIELD

02 HEART OF GOD (CORAZON DE DIOS)
WRITTEN BY RICK SPRINGFIELD (RICK SPRINGFIELD MUSIC)
ALL INSTRUMENTS AND VOCALS RICK SPRINGFIELD

03 DEATH DRIVES A CADILLAC
WRITTEN BY RICK SPRINGFIELD (RICK SPRINGFIELD MUSIC)
ALL INSTRUMENTS AND VOCALS RICK SPRINGFIELD

04 CARMELITA’S DANCE
WRITTEN BY RUSSELL MORRIS (MUSHROOM MUSIC PUBLISHING)
DRUMS - JACKIE BARNES • GUITARS - PETER ROBINSON, RUSSELL MORRIS • BASS - RUSSELL MORRIS • KEYS - RUSSELL MORRIS • VOCALS - RUSSELL MORRIS

05 WE ARE THE DEAD
WRITTEN BY RICK SPRINGFIELD (RICK SPRINGFIELD MUSIC)
ALL INSTRUMENTS AND VOCALS RICK SPRINGFIELD

06 TONIGHT WE’LL BE KINGS
WRITTEN BY RUSSELL MORRIS (MUSHROOM MUSIC PUBLISHING)
DRUMS - JACKIE BARNES • GUITARS - RICK SPRINGFIELD, PETER ROBINSON, RUSSELL MORRIS • BASS - RUSSELL MORRIS • KEYS - RUSSELL MORRIS
VOCALS - RUSSELL MORRIS

07 LA CALAVERA CATRINA
WRITTEN BY RICK SPRINGFIELD (RICK SPRINGFIELD MUSIC)
ALL INSTRUMENTS RICK SPRINGFIELD • VOCALS - RICK SPRINGFIELD, RUSSELL MORRIS

08 LONE RIDER
WRITTEN BY T. READING AND RUSSELL MORRIS (AMCOS, MUSHROOM MUSIC PUBLISHING)
DRUMS - JACKIE BARNES • GUITARS - PETER ROBINSON, RUSSELL MORRIS • BASS - RUSSELL MORRIS • KEYS - RUSSELL MORRIS • VOCALS - RUSSELL MORRIS

09 DANCING BONES
WRITTEN BY RUSSELL MORRIS (MUSHROOM MUSIC PUBLISHING)
DRUMS - JACKIE BARNES • GUITARS - PETER ROBINSON, RUSSELL MORRIS • BASS - PETER ROBINSON • KEYS - RUSSELL MORRIS • VOCALS - RUSSELL MORRIS

10 GODFORSAKEN WORLD
WRITTEN BY RICK SPRINGFIELD (RICK SPRINGFIELD MUSIC)
ALL INSTRUMENTS AND VOCALS RICK SPRINGFIELD

11 50MG OF HOPE
WRITTEN BY RICK SPRINGFIELD (RICK SPRINGFIELD MUSIC)
ALL INSTRUMENTS AND VOCALS RICK SPRINGFIELD

12 THE DARKNESS WALTZ
WRITTEN BY RUSSELL MORRIS (MUSHROOM MUSIC PUBLISHING)
DRUMS - JACKIE BARNES • KEYBOARDS - JOE PETROLO
BASS & GUITAR- RUSSELL MORRIS • VOCALS - RUSSELL MORRIS
BONUS TRACKS

13 CROW WITH A CRIPPLED FOOT
WRITTEN BY RICK SPRINGFIELD (RICK SPRINGFIELD MUSIC)
ALL INSTRUMENTS AND VOCALS RICK SPRINGFIELD

14 GHOST IN YOUR HEART
WRITTEN BY RUSSELL MORRIS (MUSHROOM MUSIC PUBLISHING)
DRUMS - JACKIE BARNES • GUITARS - PETER ROBINSON, RUSSELL MORRIS • BASS - RUSSELL MORRIS • KEYS - RUSSELL MORRIS • VOCALS - RUSSELL MORRIS

ALL TRACKS MIXED AND MASTERED BY MATTY SPINDEL
AT THE BLACK LAGOON STUDIO, LOS ANGELES CA.

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This is Russell Morris and Rick Springfield like you’ve never heard them before. They have come together to create Jack Chrome & The Darkness Waltz, an album that celebrates Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with the narrator, Jack Chrome, leading the listener through a compelling song cycle about life and death. ... more

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