{"id":31582,"date":"2026-09-07T09:55:58","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T09:55:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=31582"},"modified":"2026-09-07T09:58:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T09:58:52","slug":"johnny-hates-jazz-soul-believer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2026\/09\/07\/johnny-hates-jazz-soul-believer\/","title":{"rendered":"Johnny Hates Jazz &#8211; Soul Believer\u00a0(featuring Jaki Graham)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Soul Believer,&#8221; written by Clark Datchler and Hamish Stuart, produced by Mike Nocito, mixed by Dave Bascombe, and mastered by Tony Cousins, starts off with a faded-in sound and slowly develops into a warm and professional production. The song&#8217;s rhythmic character is\u00a0defined by clear Disco\u00a0influences, and the groove adds a cheerful element to the arrangement. When the chorus arrives at 1:51, the track warms up even more as the duet between the two vocalists comes through, producing a natural sense of soul and connection. The guitar provides funky and bluesy tones, while soft synth tones add a dreamy character to the radio-friendly arrangement. At 2:25, the saxophone solo adds a distinct 1980s vibe to the song, which feels especially fitting given both singers&#8217; significant popularity at the time. The instrument adds an extra dimension of warmth and nostalgia, nearly acting as a musical link between the nostalgic Soul elements and the modern pop production. Throughout the track, the emphasis is on the groove and the vocal lines, making the melody simple to follow while the instrumental details add just character to encourage closer listening. The lyrics mainly celebrate soul music, friendship, love, and memories of a more innocent musical age. References to Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and classic soul songs like &#8220;Lovely Day,&#8221; &#8220;You&#8217;ve Got a Friend,&#8221; &#8220;Street Life,&#8221; &#8220;Family Affair,&#8221; &#8220;Wishing on a Star,&#8221; and &#8220;Say a Little Prayer&#8221; turn the song into a love tribute to the artists&#8217; influences. The lyric &#8220;I&#8217;m still a soul believer&#8221; becomes more than just a catchy chorus; it symbolises a dedication to authentic Soul music beyond disposable pop. 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