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Sealed With A Kiss...
I have always loved this song. I grew up listening to KOOL 94.5 on the radio in Arizona, back when they played songs from the 50’s and 60’s. It’s still weird to me nowadays when they play something from the 80’s and call it an “oldie”...
When I decided to to cover “Sealed With a Kiss,” I wanted to find a singer to join me who would appreciate the tune and nail the harmonies. I happened to be at the gym one day when the name Cory McCloskey came to mind. I’ve been a huge fan of Cory for years. He delivers the news and forecasts the weather on FOX 10 AZ Phoenix, and he’s one of the most witty and dynamic performers I’ve ever known. I was pretty starstruck when I met him in person at a stand up comedy show we were both performing in a few years ago. But before that, he happened to sing the National Anthem at a Diamondbacks baseball game Taryn and I were attending, and I was impressed with his vocals. When I thought about having the Phoenix weather guy singing, “Yes, it’s gonna be a cold, lonely summer,” I knew I had to reach out to him. It was a long-shot, but somehow, he happily agreed to sing with little ol’ me. And, as if he wasn’t already bringing enough to the table, he drove his stunning 1957 Porsche Speedster to the music video shoot, and allowed us to cruise around for some fun shots. I’m honored to have him join me on this song, and grateful to call him a friend.
I hope you enjoy our take on this old classic!
Credit
Produced by Stephen Moyer & Rick Hale
Mixed by Stephen Moyer
Mastered by Nathan James, Vault Mastering
Vocals: Rick Hale & Cory McCloskey
Guitar: Rick Hale
Bass: Nick Villalobos
Background Vocals: Laura Udall Millett
Whistle: Rick Hale
Flamenco Dancer: Yumi La Rosa, yumilarosa.com
Cinematography: Taryn Hale
Edited by: Taryn Hale
Special thanks to Spencer Lassetter for delivering premium beverages from Circle K, and for helping a ton behind the scenes. Shout out to all of the babysitters who made this and almost all of our projects possible. And of course, thank you to the good park rangers at Phoenix South Mountain Park for regulating the streets with such passion.