"Soul Free" the uplifting modern blues song out January 10th from bombshell Eliza Neals

MANHATTAN, N.Y. - Jan. 2, 2025 - PRLog -- "SOUL FREE" the third single of the series starting with "Something's Better than Nothing" and "Colorcrimes," takes the listener to better times and brighter horizons. Eliza Neals the prolific songwriter and producer created the story 'live in one take' inside the late Grammy winner Mr.Barrett Strong's "Studio B." The recording engineer and guitarist Brian Lord 'hit' record while Eliza free styled "Soul Free." Eliza Neals had just visited a Baptist church in Detroit and experienced, with her sister, a full submersion baptism. Eliza channeled "Soul Free" as a stream of consciousness into the vintage equipment. Inspired by the emotion, the choir and the supernatural events that took place that day transcends "Soul Free."

"Soul Free" kicks off 2025 as an uplifting gospel tinged bluesy classic. Backing vocals from Lisa Kai (Bobby Womack), Genie Lyles (Barrett Strong), Brian Lord (Mitch Ryder) and Eliza Neals, maintain the unforgettable melody. Mike Puwal (Alberta Adams) plays a carefree drum vibe as Al Turner (Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker) skillfully pops the bass line into the heavens. Eliza tops it off with angelic synthesized strings. Mixed by Brian Lord at Studio B while Dave Feeny (White Stripes) wrapped up mastering at 'Tempermill' in Ferndale, MI. "Soul Free" the first single from the forthcoming album, finds itself in a divided world, working to bridge the emotional gap for music lovers by "freeing" them from their everyday blues.

SOUL FREE  Time 3:33
WRITTEN  Eliza Neals
ARRANGED  Eliza Neals
PUBLISHED  © 2025 Elizabeth Thomasian Music (BMI)
PRODUCED  Eliza Neals and Barrett Strong
RECORDED Mixed "Studio B" Southfield Michigan
MASTERED Tempermill Ferndale MI by Dave Feeny
Executive Producer E-H Records LLC (c)2025

Musicians
Eliza Neals - Vocals, Backing Vocals and Synthesizer
Brian Lord - Guitar, Backing Vocals and Recording Engineer
Al Turner - Bass Guitar
Mike Puwal - Drums
Lisa Kai - Backing Vocals
Genie Lyles - Backing Vocals

https://www.ElizaNeals.com

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TOUR
Jan 11th CHICAGO IL Buddy Guy w/ Eliza Neals (opener)
Jan 17th PORTSMOUTH NH Jimmy's Jazz and Blues
Mar 29th MANHATTAN NY The Iridium
Mar 30th BEACON NY Towne Crier
Apr 11th BOSTON MA BullRun

RECENT AWARDS:
2024 Independent Blues Award  Best Blues-rock Song "CANDY STORE"
2024 Independent Blues Award  "Roadwarrior"
2024 Music Connection Magazine HOT 100 Unsigned Bands
2021 SiriusXM Bluesville's TOP 15 Blue Songs of the Year

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