Piece Of Me wasn't really supposed to be a single. This is actually the demo version I never got around to finishing. The last song to be released in Vancouver. It was meant to appear on the fourth CD. Just part of the new album's prototype. The model version. The album didn't really take on it's own life until after I arrived here in June of 2018. The untimely death of my long-time manager and best friend, Malcolm Summersby, changed everything. Piece Of Me was Malcolm's favourite song (loved it so much he sang on the track) and I felt it was only fitting to release this song as a memorial in his honor. Although the song itself remains unmastered it was felt by all in the Robert James camp that "Uncle Mal" would have wanted this version posted. Perhaps the angels are playing it for him this very moment. So on behalf of Robert and the band, Angry Lion Publishing and The Kingsway Group this one is for you, Malcolm. Rest in Peace our brother in arms. ~ xoRJ
from
When In Rome (Singles 2008 - 2019),
track released August 19, 2013
RJ: Lead Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars
Kevan Van Keith: Drums & Backing Vocals
Sid Perez: Keyboards, Percussion & Backing Vocals
Mark Gordon: Bass Guitar
Malcolm Summersby: Backing Vocals, Tea & Handclaps
Backing Vocals & Handclaps courtesy of:
(RJ, Kevan, Sid & Malcolm) A piece of who?
Cakes, cookies, sweets & treats: Uncle Mal’s Visa
Coffees and Teas: Java Hunt Express
Thanks Uncle Mal … Extra vocals never hurt …
Thanks to Sid, Kevan & Mark … yes, yes, yes!
Mixed and Mastered by:
Sid Perez at Mainline Sound, Vancouver, Canada
Remastered @CandyLand Recorders 2019
Special Thanks to Hollis Kinglan and HOH Records
Art Direction and Cover Design: Hirografix
Special Thanks to Mark, Don & Mel @Hirografix
Cover Photo: The Stavely Collection
Recorded & Mixed @CandyLand Recorders. Wetaskiwin, Canada
Produced by Robert James for The Kingsway Group
A division of Horace Media 2019
Lyrics reprinted by permission. Angry Lion Publishing.