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Leuty Station

Heather Hill

Heather Hill – piano, vocals
Dave Restivo – piano
Paul DeLong – drums
Eddie Paton – e-guitar
Mike Freedman – acoustic guitar
Russ Boswell – bass
Brian O’Kane – Trumpet
Meg Contini – back-up singer
Lydia Persaud – back-up singer
Jill Harris – back-up singer

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released May 18, 2012

CD Baby

Track List:

  1. How Long 04:03
  2. 27 03:14
  3. Leuty Station 03:26
  4. Last Train 03:30
  5. Second Chance 02:34
  6. You Won’t Leave Me 03:31
  7. Wading Through Normal 04:02
  8. Between the Leather and the Lining 03:00
  9. Strawberry Girl 03:35
  10. Never Grow Old 05:18

Description:

Rooted in piano rock, Canadian singer songwriter Heather Hill launched her second album Leuty Station on May 12, 2012 with a CD release party at the Drake in Toronto followed by a Canadian tour.

The collection of songs speak to how women make it through life’s trials with strength and grace. The name Leuty Station comes from an old lifeguard station that sits at the east end of Toronto that was built in 1920. Hill was running on a stormy day, looking to briefly escape the weight of her responsibilities as a mom, wife, friend, daughter… As she reached Leuty Station, the storm, the power of nature, and the beckoning lighthouse galvanized her. She was recharged and ready to embrace her realities.

The album kicks off with “How Long” a song about a woman facing a possible diagnosis of breast cancer and how her view of the world changes when she hears her doctor speak those unwanted words. All beauty was drained from life and replaced with fear.

“Wading Through Normal” is the ultimate female power song and a tribute to women of all walks of life that make great sacrifices to look after those they love. These women are often unnoticed for their tireless efforts and don’t always realize how strong they are while they are “wading through normal”. The song has elements of Alanis and Tori Amos, an anthem rock ballad with ABBA-like back-up vocals.

The quirky, light hearted “Between the Leather and the Lining” came through Hill’s time living in New York and being fascinated how handbags popped up everywhere. Handbags seemed to really reflect the woman wearing them.