Building a reputation for themselves as celebrated rising retro-soul icons, Bonneville are back with their latest single ‘Fools In The Game’. A track embedded in the pursuit of love, and emboldened by its seductive, natural qualities, the release cuts through the airwaves with an irresistible analogue feel.
Coupling slick melodies with silky guitar licks, ‘Fools In The Game’ immediately starts as it means to go on – a cosy, romantic anthem. Clocking in at a touch under five minutes, the release features some of the purest musicianship ever committed to record in the modern era, and reinforces Bonneville as an unmissable creative force.
The single takes a deep dive into the rich history of the seventies, emulating that warm analogue feel through an enriched, contemporary lens. Recording the single with the Muscle Shoals session players and the Grammy-award-winning producer Starita truly shaped the finished project, giving it a cinematic lease of life.
The producer shares, “Given that ‘Fools In The Game’ is somewhat of a classic soul vibe, we leaned heavily into the groove while keeping things smooth. The strings and background vocals were a main focus that had to be right for the sentiment to come through. “The background vocals from The Shoals Sisters, along with the string arrangements, really take you to that place of 70s soul. Wes really displayed his range in this track, showing that he can lay back and deliver a soulful performance. As always, the Muscle Shoals session players brought it home with their deep pocket and groove.”
