Words: Keira Knox
Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Jamie Passewe is a singer-songwriter and musician. The styles and influences of the 1950s and early 1960s are reflected in his most recent hit, ‘Forever, The Fool.’ Stephen Sanchez, Billy Fury, and Elvis Presley are just a few of the musicians that have influenced and shaped his distinctive sound.
‘Forever, the Fool’ is making great strides towards bringing back those tender, hopelessly romantic songs that we would typically identify with performers like Bobby Vee, Dion, and Frank Sinatra. I find Passewe’s deep, soulful voice in this track quite remarkable. For me, his sound draws similarities to The Drifters known most notably for their tracks ‘Under The Boardwalk’ and ‘Save The Last Dance For Me’. ‘Forever, The Fool’ modernizes traditional genres such as blues, country, and bluegrass for a contemporary audience.
The refined, urbane sound of Passewe’s music beautifully encapsulated the essence of post-war American musicians such as Sinatra and Presley. ‘Forever, The Fool’ carefully crafts a melody to enhance its emotional impact. It’s a track that would fit perfectly in those dance halls of 1950’s America. The track has a heartfelt, unadulterated aspect to it that is really intimate and emotionally expressive.
JMo On The Beat deserves all the recognition coming his way, reviving that iconic 1950’s sound one track at a time.
Listen to the track here:
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