A Cold Wind Blows (Evolution)
Release Date: 2024 | Palette Records
Formats: Dolby Atmos MP4, 5.1 FLAC, SPATIAL AUDIO MP3 & WAV
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“A Cold Wind Blows,” Debra’s second solo album, was released in 2014 by Nashville’s Palette Records. With its acoustic sound and thoughtful lyrics, the album explores complex emotions and relationships. Remixed and remastered in Dolby Atmos by Jeff Silverman, the updated album, “A Cold Wind Blows (Evolution),” includes a new version of “So Long Since September” and a new song, “Carried The Torch.”
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“A Cold Wind Blows,” was the title track on Debra’s second solo album, released in 2014 by Nashville’s Palette Records. The “Evolution” album has been remixed and remastered in Dolby Atmos by Jeff Silverman. This is a new video release featuring the updated music.
“A Cold Wind Blows,” Debra’s second solo album, was released in 2014 by Nashville’s Palette Records. With its acoustic sound and thoughtful lyrics, the album explores complex emotions and relationships. Remixed and remastered in Dolby Atmos by Jeff Silverman, the updated album, “A Cold Wind Blows (Evolution),” includes a new version of “So Long Since September” and a new song, “Carried The Torch.” We hope you enjoy!
“A Cold Wind Blows (Evolution)” was Produced, Arranged, Engineered, Mixed & Mastered in Dolby Atmos/Spatial Audio by:
Jeff Silverman at Palette (MSP) music • studio • productions, Mount Juliet / Nashville, TN • www.palettemusic.com
“With Or Without You” Co-produced & Co-arranged by Tim Lorsch
MUSICIANS:
Tim Lorsch (strings): Tim has performed and/or recorded with artists such as Kris Kristofferson, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Lucinda Williams and Goose Creek Symphony. He has produced critically acclaimed records, played on thousands of recordings and has made contributions to Grammy and Emmy Award winning projects. Tim also co-wrote “With Or Without You” with Jeff and I. “A Cold Wind Blows” would not be complete without Tim’s emotional and poignant performances.
Matthew Burgess (percussion/drums): Matthew has worked with artists such as Willie Nelson, Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson, Steel Magnolia and Jewel. From a standard drum set to a djembe to a tiny triangle, he brings a sensibility and attention to detail that is uniquely Matthew.
David Flint (acoustic guitars/bouzouki/resonator guitar). David has played with Highway 101, Billy Montana and is a sought after session musician. David’s meticulous parts are the bed upon which everything else has been layered and help to set the tone for the album.
Scott Vestal (banjo): Scott was the 1996 International Bluegrass Music Association’s Banjo Player of the Year. He was also named 1998 Banjo Player of the Year by the “Bluegrass Now” magazine fan’s choice awards. Scott has performed with Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, John Cowan, Tim O’Brien, Ricky Skaggs,Tony Rice, Tim O’Brien, Sam Bush and many others. Scott’s banjo performance creates a “Newgrass” feeling for the song “Believe” and truly compliments the rest of the album.
Randy Kohrs (dobro/banjo): Randy recorded, produced and performed on the 2008 Grammy Winning CD, “The Bluegrass Diaries” by Jim Lauderdale. Randy is a sought after session musician and has played on over 500 CDs including projects by Dolly Parton, Tom T. Hall, Sara Evans, The Wreckers & Little Big Town. “I’ll Always Miss the Love I Left Behind” is a remix from Debra’s previous release on her “I Can’t Remember To Forget You” album. This new version is much more acoustic based and brings Randy’s dobro performance front and center where he can be truly be appreciated.
Jeff Taylor (accordion): Jeff’s great performance on “Drunken Fool” creates the tongue and cheek barroom atmosphere for this song. Jeff plays regularly as a member of the Nashville based band, the Time Jumpers, which is a virtual who’s who of session musicians including artist, Vince Gill. He’s appeared many times on the Grand Ole Opry backing numerous artists. Jeff has recorded with Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, Amy Grant, George Strait, The Chieftains, Martina McBride, Vince Gill and Ricky Skaggs. He was a featured artist on the Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder “Instrumentals” CD that won a Grammy in 2007 for Best Bluegrass Album.
Tyler Reese (acoustic guitar). Tyler’s bluesy guitar playing is featured on Debra’s song “Till I’m Gone” and brings an interesting and new flavor / twist to a few other tracks on the album.
Dave Francis (upright bass, acoustic guitar) on “With Or Without You”
Jenny Johnson (background vocals) on “With Or Without You.”
Jeff Silverman is Founder, Owner and Operator of Palette Music Studio Productions (MSP), Virtual Studio Networks (VSN) and Co-Founder of Palette Records with artist Debra Lyn, “A record label formed by artists – for the artists.” He is a veteran producer, engineer, songwriter, accomplished musician, singer and music/audio editor and composer for film and TV. He is also a former (LA) Motown staff writer and has nearly 40 years’ of experience in the music industry.
Jeff is proud to be a voting member of The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences – Producers & Engineers Wing, SAG-AFTRA and NPN (Nashville Publishers Network). He is an award winning producer and songwriter and has worked on gold, platinum album projects for artists such as Rick Springfield, The Allman Brothers, B.J. Thomas, Nick Gilder, Boyz to Men, David Cassidy, George Clinton, Paula Abdul, Prince and Stephen Bishop.
Photography
Photos of Debra Lyn are by: Jenny Johnson, J Willowtree Photography
Lyrics
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A Cold Wind Blows
Words & Music by: Debra Lyn
DebraLynMusic (ASCAP) ©2000
VERSE 1:
When the moon is high the night will find
Hiding in your arms the man I call mine
Oh do you know that I am waiting here
And a cold wind blows when he holds you near
VERSE 2:
When the morning comes he’s home before dawn
Like nothing’s wrong I will hold on
Oh do you know that I am waiting here
And a cold wind blows when he holds you near
VERSE 3:
You think that I’m a fool and I don’t know
But, unlike you – mine is his home
So you should know that I am waiting here
A cold wind will blow when he holds me near
Yes, you should know that I am waiting here
A cold wind will blow when he holds me near
When he holds me near
A cold wind blows
A cold wind blows
MUSICIANS:
Debra Lyn: Lead Vocal; Matthew Burgess: Percussion; Dave Flint: Acoustic Guitars, Bouzouki; Tim Lorsch: Strings; Jeff Silverman: Bass
One Heart
Words & Music by: Debra Lyn & Jeff Silverman
DebraLynMusic (ASCAP) / So Look It Music (ASCAP) ©2013
VERSE 1:
I know that you’re leaving
As sure as my heart’s beating
There’s nothing I can say
To stop this helpless feeling
Maybe I could be that someone you
have been dreaming of if I just knew
I would do whatever I could do
CHORUS:
There’s always one heart bleeding
There’s always someone cheating
There’s always somebody, somebody cryin’ all night
There’s always one heart dreaming
There’s always someone believing
There’s always one heart falling in love tonight
VERSE 2:
No words have been spoken
You avoid the conversation
I can’t keep believing
That I will end up winning
I don’t wanna be here all alone
Wondering what went wrong and why you’re gone
The one you leave behind when you move on
CHORUS:
There’s always one heart bleeding
There’s always someone cheating
There’s always somebody, somebody cryin’ all night
There’s always one heart dreaming
There’s always someone believing
There’s always one heart falling in love tonight
BRIDGE:
You know I can’t fix this by myself
I don’t know what’s wrong or how to help
If my love could be enough
To hold you tight when things get tough
CHORUS:
There’s always one heart bleeding
There’s always someone cheating
There’s always somebody, somebody cryin’ all night
There’s always one heart dreaming
There’s always someone believing
There’s always one heart falling in love tonight
VERSE 3:
I know that you’re leaving
As sure as my heart’s beating
There’s nothing I can say
To stop this helpless feeling
MUSICIANS:
Debra Lyn: Lead & Harmony Vocals; Matthew Burgess: Percussion & Drums; Dave Flint: Acoustic Guitars, Bouzouki Solo; Tim Lorsch: Strings; Jeff Silverman: Bass
Carried The Torch
Words & Music by: Debra Lyn
DebraLynMusic (ASCAP) ©2000
VERSE 1:
You left me cryin’, I thought I would die
Friends tell me be best to forget but I still want you
CHORUS:
And I have carried the torch so long and I think I am burned
Your fire still rages uncontrolled and I cannot return
Ooo … carried the torch for so long
VERSE 2:
They don’t, they won’t listen to the why
They see what they want but they don’t know you
CHORUS:
And I have carried the torch so long and I think I am burned
Your fire still rages uncontrolled and I cannot return
Ooo … carried the torch for so long
Ooo … carried the torch for so long
VERSE 3:
Regrets, denyin’ – time is not so kind
One night you’ll dream me here with you and feel the fire
CHORUS:
And I have carried the torch so long and I think I am burned
Your fire still rages uncontrolled and I cannot return
Ooo … carried the torch for so long
Ooo … carried the torch for so long
MUSICIANS:
Debra Lyn: Lead & Harmony Vocals; Jeff Silverman: Baritone & Tenor Acoustic Guitars, Bass, Drums/Percussion, Keyboards
So Long Since September
Words & Music by: Debra Lyn
DebraLynMusic (ASCAP) ©2000
VERSE 1:
It’s been so long since September when she first found her dream
in a man she thought would be her everything
She believed him when he told her he’d be with her to stay
and let nothing in the world take him away
But the winter came between them and he was gone by May
CHORUS:
And it’s been so long since September
So long since he’s held her
She knows deep in her heart he will always be a part
It’s been so, so long since September
VERSE 2:
Each night she lies and listens and hopes he’s coming home
‘cause she never will believe he’s really gone
And she all too often wonders if she’ll wake up alone
or if he’ll be there to hold her in his arms
Now it’s rainin’ out her window as she looks into the night
CHORUS:
And it’s been so long since September
So long since he’s held her
She knows deep in her heart he will always be a part
It’s been so, so long since September
BRIDGE:
Outside a car door closes as he walks into the rain
and he feels as though he’s never gone away
The key’s in the front door from where he left before
he knew that no one in the world could take her place
CHORUS:
And it’s been so long since September
So long since he’s held her
She knows deep in her heart he will always be a part
It’s been so, so long since September
MUSICIANS:
Debra Lyn: Lead & Harmony Vocals; Matthew Burgess: Percussion; Dave Flint: Acoustic Guitars & Bouzouki Solo; Jeff Silverman: Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Bass, Additional Percussion
Closer To Goodbye
Words & Music by: Debra Lyn & Jeff Silverman
DebraLynMusic (ASCAP) / So Look It Music (ASCAP) ©2013
VERSE 1:
I can see the sorrow in your eyes
and I know that you and I realize
There’s not a day – not a single day goes by
When I don’t want to try and make things right
But too much time has already gone by
Too many fights without a reason why
Further apart with every little lie
One step closer to goodbye
CHORUS:
Oh but every single night I want to hold you tight
Only in my dreams will I see you smilin’
But, you’re in another room, down the hall
We don’t even talk at all
One day closer to goodbye
VERSE 2:
Tomorrow when we see the morning light
You’ll go your way and I’ll go mine
This pretending’s not only killing time
It hurts my heart, my body and my mind
CHORUS:
Oh but every single night I want to hold you tight
Only in my dreams will I see you smilin’
But, you’re in another room, down the hall
We don’t even talk at all
One day closer to goodbye
BRIDGE:
How I wish that we could change
Find our way back to the start
Try to figure out just what
Led us down this path into the dark
CHORUS:
Oh but every single night I want to hold you tight
Only in my dreams will I see you smilin’
But, you’re in another room, down the hall
We don’t even talk at all
And every single night I want to hold you tight
Only in my dreams will I see you smilin’
But, you’re in another room, down the hall
We don’t even talk at all
One day closer, one step closer, one day closer to goodbye
One day closer to goodbye
One step, one day closer to goodbye
MUSICIANS:
Debra Lyn: Lead & Harmony Vocals; Matthew Burgess: Percussion & Drums; Tim Lorsch: Strings; Tyler Reese: Acoustic Guitars & Solo; Jeff Silverman: Bass
Believe
Words & Music by: Debra Lyn & Jeff Silverman
DebraLynMusic (ASCAP) / So Look It Music (ASCAP) ©2013
VERSE 1:
Starin’ ‘cross the water as the sun sets
Waves they crash beneath on rocks below
Sometimes you just want to get your feet wet
not dive into the deep end you don’t know
Ooo Ooo Ooo Ooo Ooo
Stars shine one by one but you won’t see them
Unless you turn your eyes up to the sky
Waiting for a sign
For the sun to shine
Someone you can love and you believe in
CHORUS:
You believe you’re the sinner
Who’s been waiting for a cure
Illusive is the answer
when you need to know for sure
trust is the beginning
when you look into my eyes
inside you’ll find the reason
it’s a truth you’ll recognize
(if you believe)
VERSE 2:
People come and go but you don’t see them
Feeling like a tiny spec of sand
Searching through the dark to find a reason
Nothing seems to work out like you plan
Ooo Ooo Ooo Ooo Ooo
Standing on the edge
Trying to look ahead
You can’t see beyond the light that’s dimming
CHORUS:
You believe you’re the sinner
Who’s been waiting for a cure
Illusive is the answer
when you need to know for sure
trust is the beginning
when you look into my eyes
inside you’ll find the reason
it’s a truth you’ll recognize
(if you believe)
BRIDGE:
You think you’re sinking
I’ll throw you a life line
Just keep on swimming
Everything’s alright
MUSICIANS:
Debra Lyn: Lead & Harmony Vocals; Matthew Burgess: Percussion & Drums; Dave Flint: Acoustic and Resonator Guitars; Jeff Silverman: Bass; Scott Vestal: Banjo
With Or Without You
Words & Music by: Debra Lyn, Jeff Silverman, Tim Lorsch
DebraLynMusic (ASCAP) / So Look It Music (ASCAP) / Rita Carol Music (SESAC) ©2013
VERSE 1:
Did I ever give you enough?
Did I ever tell what you mean to me?
Did I ever show my smile from that place – where I hide?
We breathe as one on one tonight
Our thoughts are all in line
Tomorrow’s yet another life
When you say goodbye
CHORUS:
Can I Live Without You
How can I live – with only just the memories
I watch you dream – and cry myself to sleep thinking
I’m with or without you…
VERSE 2:
How can I give you more than my love
How can I keep you safe here in my arms
How can I hold you close and keep you with me forevermore
You travel down this road alone
I’m right here by your side
Someone may come to take you home
Till then, we’ll find a place to hide
CHORUS:
Can I Live Without You
How can I live – with only just the memories
I watch you dream – and cry myself to sleep thinking
I’m with or without you…
MUSICIANS:
Debra Lyn: Lead Vocal; Dave Francis: Upright Bass, Acoustic Guitar; Jenny Johnson: Harmony Vocals; Tim Lorsch: Strings
If I Never Wake Up Again
Words & Music by: Debra Lyn
DebraLynMusic (ASCAP) ©1999
I’ve got a bottle of tequila and a handful of salt
The first one I’ll drink to you
The second will help to ease my mind
By the fifth I won’t remember your name
And I may dance on the tables
Dance cross the floor
I might even forget why I came
But, the only way you’ll be truly gone
Is if I never wake up again
MUSICIANS:
Debra Lyn: Lead Vocal, Jeff Silverman: keyboards
Drunken Fool
Words & Music by: Debra Lyn & Jeff Silverman
DebraLynMusic (ASCAP) / So Look It Music (ASCAP) ©2013
VERSE 1:
Well you made your choice and I took your keys
You’re at your home away from home away from me
I know that you don’t care if I stay or leave
I’m tired of talkin’ through your bottle of JD
CHORUS:
You’re a drunken fool
And you get mean and you get cruel
I’ve lost so much I have no more to loose
‘cause you’re a drunken fool
VERSE 2:
So you make the choice – me or the whiskey
Is this really how you want your life to be
There’s not a word from you I can still believe
There’s nothing you can do to make this right with me
CHORUS:
You’re a drunken fool
And you get mean and you get cruel
I’ve lost so much I have no more to loose
‘cause you’re a drunken fool
BRIDGE:
You’re not the man that I once knew
who took my hand and promised to be true
You’re just a shadow in the dark of a lonely heart
VERSE 3:
So listen to your friends – ‘cause misery loves company
Your life’s your own and what you do ain’t up to me
You know that I don’t care if you stay or leave
You know that what you choose will make the choice for me
CHORUS:
You’re a drunken fool
And you get mean and you get cruel
I’ve lost so much I have no more to loose
‘cause you’re a drunken fool
MUSICIANS:
Debra Lyn: Lead & Harmony Vocals, Kazoo Solo; Matthew Burgess: Percussion and Drums; Dave Flint: Acoustic Guitars, Resonator Guitar Solo; Jeff Silverman: Bass; Jeff Taylor: Accordion & Solo
I'll Always Miss The Love I Left Behind
Words & Music by: Debra Lyn & Jeff Silverman
DebraLynMusic (ASCAP) / Palette Music/BMI ©2006
VERSE 1:
Well my mom talked to yours this morning and I hear you’re doing fine
A new wife and a baby on your mind
I always thought that this would be the life for you and I
It was what I wanted and I let it pass me by
Sometimes I wish that I could turn back the hands of time
CHORUS:
I need more than just a dream of what was possible
Doesn’t matter where I go I feel alone
all I have to hold are memories and I just can’t let go
Even though you’ll never know
I’ll always miss the love I left behind
VERSE 2:
All through high school and that last summer you were with me all the time
Until fall when I left you far behind
And in every conversation it would never cross my mind
That I took you for granted – how could I be so blind
What I would give if I could turn back the hands of time
CHORUS:
I need more than just a dream of what was possible
Doesn’t matter where I go I feel alone
all I have to hold are memories and I just can’t let go
Even though you’ll never know
I’ll always miss the love I left behind
BRIDGE:
I know I will be alright
I can almost sleep at night
Maybe time will heal this broken heart of mine
If I have the chance again
I will take fate by the hand
I won’t make the same mistake again
CHORUS:
I need more than just a dream of what was possible
Doesn’t matter where I go I feel alone
all I have to hold are memories and I just can’t let go
Even though you’ll never know
I’ll always miss the love I left behind
MUSICIANS:
Debra Lyn: Lead & Harmony Vocals; Matthew Burgess: Percussion & Drums; Dave Flint: Acoustic Guitars; Randy Kohrs: Dobro; Jeff Silverman: Acoustic Guitar, Bass
Swim The River
Words & Music by: Debra Lyn
DebraLynMusic (ASCAP) ©1996
VERSE 1:
I know something’s on your mind
You’d tell me, but can’t find the time
You won’t look me in the eye
Don’t leave this way, give me one more day
CHORUS:
And I will swim the river against the tide
Sail the ocean till I’m by your side
I will give anything, take all that’s mine
Change what I am, my hair, my clothes, my life
Don’t say goodbye
VERSE 2:
Say anything that’s on your mind
I’ll understand, you know I’ll try
You still care – don’t deny it
Don’t leave this way, give me one more day
CHORUS:
And I will swim the river against the tide
Sail the ocean till I’m by your side
I will give anything, take all that’s mine
Change what I am, my hair, my clothes, my life
Don’t say goodbye
MUSICIANS:
Debra Lyn: Lead & Harmony Vocals; Matthew Burgess: Percussion & Drums; Dave Flint: Acoustic Guitars; Tim Lorsch: Strings, Violin Solo; Tyler Reese: Acoustic Guitar Solo; Jeff Silverman: Bass
Till I'm Gone
Words & Music by: Debra Lyn
DebraLynMusic (ASCAP) ©1995
VERSE 1:
What would it take to make you love me
I’ve asked myself a million times
What would I give to only have you hold me
What I would give to change your mind
I won’t explain to you why I’m leaving
I’ve cried myself to sleep too many nights
There’s nothing left, there’s nothing left here for me
There is nothing, nothing to call mine
CHORUS:
But I can’t give my love if you won’t take it
I can’t stay here with you if you won’t try
Some things in your life I know you’ll never realize
You’ll never know what you have till I’m gone
VERSE 2:
I’ll leave a note by the phone
In case you have a change of heart
And maybe some day when you’re feeling all alone
Maybe one day you’ll want me to come home
CHORUS:
But I can’t give my love if you won’t take it
I can’t stay here with you if you won’t try
Some things in your life I know you’ll never realize
You’ll never know what you have till I’m gone
MUSICIANS:
Debra Lyn: Vocals; Tyler Reese: Acoustic Guitar; Jeff Silverman: Sound Design