The Stylistics have revealed their first new album in almost 20 years, featuring collaborations with Shania Twain and Justin Hawkins of The Darkness.
New Album Announcement
The iconic Philadelphia soul ensemble was a mainstay on the album and singles charts in the 1970s, known for timeless classics like “You Make Me Feel Brand New,” “I’m Stone In Love With You,” “Can’t Give You Anything (But My Love),” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”
Now, after 56 years since their formation and 17 years since their last album, “That Same Way,” they are set to release a new album titled “Falling In Love With My Girl.”
Release Details
The album is set to drop on February 21, 2025, and will be teased through its lead single, “Yes I Will,” co-written and performed by Shania Twain, debuting on February 14.
Vocalist Airrion Love shared his enthusiasm for collaborating with Twain: “I fell in love with Shania Twain the first time I heard ‘You’re Still the One,’ a fantastic song that I still adore. When we learned there was a chance to work on something together, we exclaimed, ‘Hell yes!’”
Shania Twain expressed her excitement as well: “I’m so thrilled that the song I wrote, ‘Yes I Will,’ found a home on The Stylistics’ album. It’s a very special song that originated on a memorable day at my house while I was enjoying some time with friends and musicians. I believe it turned out beautifully, and I’m eager to share it with everyone.”
Other notable guests featured on the illustrious album include Justin Hawkins, who contributes to the opening track “Falling In Love With My Girl,” as well as Ronnie Wood from The Rolling Stones, Billy F. Gibbons from ZZ Top, Gene Simmons from KISS, and Steve Lukather from Toto.
Additional appearances include Ray Parker Jr., Elton John’s Nigel Olsson and Davey Johnston, and Bill Champlin from Chicago. The Tower of Power horn section is also featured on three tracks.
Track Listing for “Falling In Love With My Girl”
- “Falling In Love With My Girl” (feat. Justin Hawkins)
- “Who Am I” (feat. Ronnie Wood and Jay Graydon) “Leave So Coming Soon”
- “Sad Tomorrow”
- “Enthusiasm”
- “Yes I Will” (feat. Shania Twain, Steve Lukather, Ray Parker Jr., Nathan East)
- “Jealousy”
- “Whatever Happened To Our Love” (feat. Nigel Olsson, Bill Champlin, The Real Thing)
- “You’ll Live Forever” (featuring Billy F. Gibbons)
- “Endless Days”
- “Take Me Back to the Rainbow”
- “Lost and Lonely”
- “Don’t Leave Me Here” (feat. Gene Simmons, Tower Of Power)
- “Holy Water”
- “Rock And A Heartbeat” (feat. Tower Of Power)
- “I Could Never Leave Her” (feat. Tower Of Power)
- “Debbie”
- “Sonnet 18”
- “I feel”
- “If I Lose”
The band recently wrapped up a UK tour and has plans for US performances in January – for more details, click here.
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