To Let A Good Thing Die

Sophia James — her birth name is Sophia Wackerman — is a singer, songwriter pianist and global jazz studies major, and she describes her music as a mix of rock, soul, pop and fusion.
By the time Sophia Wackerman ended her American Idol 2020 run in the Top 11 after a jazzy performance of the Beach Boys “In My Room” she had changed her name to Sophia James. Judge Katy Perry suggested the singer switch to Star, her late mother’s stage name. But Sophia settled on paying tribute to her brother James, whose special needs never held him back.

Now, Sophia has released a new song,  “Somebody New.” The tune harkens back to standards from the 50s and 60s. There is even the sound of a crackling needle at the end of the record. Break out your martini glasses, people!



Somebody New - Sophia James

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Produced and mixed by Bruno Major and Phairo
Written by Jonny Lattimer
Mastered by Matt Colton at Alchemy Mastering
Artwork by Robert Shuttleworth
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We were playing twenty one
In the pitch black of a country night
I was struck like a drum
and I rolled my eyes trying to sit tight

I was dangerously tangled second time I met
Now I’m so impatient to adore you
I crashed my car last night

We were drinking warm wine
From paper cups that we left outside
God I wished you were mine
As your skin light up in the sunrise

I was dangerously tangled second time I met
Now I’m so impatient to adore you
I crashed my car last night

So dangerously tangled second time I met
Now I’m so impatient to adore you
I crashed my car last night

Second Time

Produced and mixed by Bruno Major and Phairo
Written by Bruno Major and Phairo
Artwork by Robert Shuttleworth
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Places We Won't Walk

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Credits: 
Written by Bruno Major and Dan McDougall
Performed by Bruno Major 
Programming by Phairo
Produced and Mixed by Bruno Major and Phairo
Engineered by Steph Marziano
Mastered by Matt Colton
Artwork by Robert Shuttleworth

Lyrics: 
I know it’s not very cool
Standing here serenading like a fool
But I don’t care
I’ll gladly be a fool for you

I know the idea isn’t new
To fall in love with someone on first view, 
But I don’t care
I think I’ll fall in love with you 

I’ll put on my Sunday best
You pick out your favourite dress
I’ll take you somewhere new
I’ll be old fashioned for you

It’s a cliché or so I’m told
To give your jacket up to someone when it’s cold
But I don’t care
I don’t mind the midnight air

I’ll walk you home, to your front door
I’ll say farewell, until the morning calls 
I’ll be smiling 
A bigger smile than before 

I’ll put on my Sunday best
You pick out your favourite dress
I’ll take you somewhere new
I’ll be old fashioned for you

I’ll put on my Sunday best
You pick out your favourite dress
I’ll take you somewhere new
I’ll be old fashioned for you

Old Fashioned

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Credits: 
Written by Bruno Major and Raelee Nikole
Performed by Bruno Major 
Programming by Phairo
Produced and Mixed by Bruno Major and Phairo
Engineered by Steph Marziano
Mastered by Matt Colton
Artwork by Robert Shuttleworth

Lyrics & Chords:
Tracksuits and red wine movies for two
d              a/c#     bm         d7/a
We take off our phones and turn off our shoes
   g            d/f#       e7           asus         
We'll play nintendo though I always lose
d             a/c#         bm       d7/a
Cos you watch the tv while I'm watching you
    g             d/f#     e7           asus 
There's not many people i'd honestly say
        d        f#7        bm        d9
I don't mind losing to
g            d/f#   e7sus4  e4
But there's nothing like doing nothing
            em9                gm9      c7
With you
     d   em9   a7

Dumb conversation we lose track of time
d          a/c#      bm            d7/a
Have i told you lately i'm grateful you're mine
     g          d/f#       e7              asus    
We watch the notebook for the 17th time
d            a/c#             bm   d7/a
I say it's stupid then you catch me crying
g          d/f#        e7           asus
We're not making out on a boat in the rain
      d          f#7      bm          d9
Or in a house i painted blue
        g      d/f#     e7sus4   e4
But there's nothing like doing nothing
            em9                gm9      c7
With you
     d   d6   c#m7b5   f#7

So shut all the windows lock all the doors
   bm                   bmmaj7
We're not looking for no one don't need nothing more
          bm7                      e7sus4       e7
You'll bite my lip and i'll want you more
bm                     bmmaj7
Until we end up in a heap on the floor
  bm7                e7sus4      e7
Mmmm mmmm mmmm mmmm
gm9  c7   f#m9 b7
Mmmm mmmm mmmm mmmm
em9       a13b9


You could be dancing on table tops wearing high heels
             d          a/c#       bm           d7/a
Drinking until the world spins like a wheel
g          d/f#          e7           asus
But tonight your apartment has so much appeal
      d           f#7          bm       d9
Who needs stars? We've got a roof
          g      d/f#        e7sus4   e4
And there's nothing like doing nothing
            em9                gm9      csus
With you
     bm   f#9   f9   e9
No there's nothing like doing nothing
           em9                a7
With you
     d

Nothing

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“Cinnamon Sugar” depicts the sweetness of discovering affection, relationship, and passion. It is a heartwarming story about a newfound love. It illustrates how a person can be impactful to another’s life. The song carries the feeling of a writer falling in love with the little things that she does; her routines, what she likes and even her flaws. Despite everything else, it makes love a little bit sweeter.

Cinnamon Sugar

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Credits: 
Written by Bruno Major & Finneas O'Connell
Performed and Programmed by Bruno Major & Phairo
Produced and Mixed by Bruno Major and Phairo
Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis
Artwork: Rob Shuttleworth

Lyrics:
Will it be a pavement or a sidewalk,
When I finally lay my eyes on you,
Someone I’ve already loved
Or will you find your way out of the blue?

Will it be my flat or your apartment,
When I finally realise I do?
Will we meet on Baker Street,
Or find ourselves on Melrose Avenue?

I don’t know who you are,
But I’ll save you a seat,
Hang my coat on a chair next to me.
I tried to reassure the waiter,
Say you’re down the street,
He laughed at me,
So here’s to you,
The most beautiful thing that I have never seen.

Someone on a screen asked me a question,
Something about what love means to me,
Maybe it’s just circumstance or general compatibility.

I don’t know who you are,
But I’ll save you a seat,
Hang my coat on a chair next to me.
I tried to reassure the waiter,
Say you’re down the street,
He laughed at me,
So here’s to you,
The most beautiful thing that I have never seen.

The Most Beautiful Thing

Regent's Park

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Credits:
Written by Bruno Major & XamVolo
Performed and Programmed by Bruno Major & Phairo
Produced and Mixed by Bruno Major and Phairo
Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis
Artwork by Robert Shuttleworth

Lyrics:
Read this through I’ve written it down for you,
Talks about everything I’ve been going through,
The world to me seems empty and you’re the first reason why.
I’ll cut straight to what I want to say to you,
I’ve got so much time and not a lot to do,
It won’t be news cos we’re the same person basically.

I spend my days listening to old soul,
Records play I picture you in my home,
We spent our days listening to old soul.

I gave you control you gave me a heart attack,
It’s the reason why I never called you back,
Hope you’re not offended ~ you are my malady.
You say it’s easy come I’m saying it’s easy go,
They’re lining up for you so what you need me for?
Really though, I’ll be fine.

I spend my days listening to old soul,
Records play I picture you in my home,
We spent our days listening to old soul.

The Most Beautiful Thing

Bruno Major

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