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Love & Unity

by Jackslacks

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1.
Forever 03:17
Ah-ah, oh-oh, whoa, whoa, whoa. Billy and Patty Ann, Billy and Patty Ann, The brightest light, a bond forever, Their love will always stand, Billy and Patty Ann. Her smile lit up the room, a sweetness, a rose in bloom, Loved by all, joyful and fun, her spirit will live on. Billy and Patty Ann, Billy and Patty Ann, The brightest star, will always shine, True love, never dies. Many good times, still she let me know, I could do better, and that gave me hope. Now that she’s gone, keep her close by, Do the best we can, one day at a time. Ah-ah, oh-oh, whoa, whoa, whoa A loyal and loving friend, A kind heart, a God send, A pure soul, an angel that fly’s, meet you in the sky. Billy and Patty Ann, Billy and Patty Ann, The brightest light, a bond forever, Their love will always stand, Billy and Patty Ann. Ah-ah, oh-oh, whoa, whoa, whoa.
2.
Johnny came home, Johnny came home. Everyone was praying, asking God to save him, Then, Johnny came home. How do you do, persevered right on through, Genuine tenacity, that the whole world could see. Johnny came home, Johnny came home. Everyone was waiting, all the saints were saying, That, Johnny came home. June flew round to greet 'em, The first family very glad to see him, Long time since the outlaw hit, but Johnny finally made it! Johnny came home, Johnny came home. Everyone was waving, soul-dancin’ and swaying, When, Johnny came home. He came through those pearly gates, While singin’ God is love, ain’t that great! Now he’s rockin’ first chair, in Heaven’s all-star band. Johnny's home now, He loves you yeah, yeah, yeah, Johnny's came home, he's a believer, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
3.
Precious Lord, precious Lord, precious Lord. Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand, I'm tired, and I'm weak, and I worn; Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light, Take my hand, precious Lord, Lead me home. When my way grows drear, precious Lord linger near, When my life, when my life is almost gone, Hear my cry, hear my call, hold my hand, lest I fall, Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home. When the darkness appears, and the night draws near, And the day, and the day is past and gone, At the river I stand, guide my feet, hold my hand, Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home, Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home, Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home. Lead me home.
4.
Gibson Station in the dark of the night, By the tracks not a train in sight. Strolled right up and shook my hand, while asking, How long you stayin’ man? No, big cat, I’m back home now, well, It’s good to see you ‘gain anyhow. Wa-a-a-ah-oh, yeah, it's good to see you again anyhow. Let's roll down the line, on this roadway called life, So whenever, we're together, like brothers, in arms. Let's roll down the line, on this roadway called life, So whenever, we're together, like brothers, in arms. He stands tall and is quite funny, Generous with his time and money. Has my back in times of trouble, Fights for truth and ready to rumble. Heart as pure as gold, let the good times, roll on. Wa-a-a-a-oh, yeah, let the good times, roll on.
5.
Perfect Love 04:00
Surely I know, the one I love, King of Kings enthroned above, God's perfect love. Wake each mornin’, praising His name, Giving thanks, glory and acclaim, God's perfect love. Yeah! Livin’ my life, repentant to sin, Blessed I’d say, trusting in Him, God's perfect love. God is love, that’s kind, God is love, that finds, you, Perfect love, He’s love, God is love. Don’t take this song to lightly, Wake up my friends, act quickly. This life on earth a fraction, New creation, it's attraction. It’s not too late, no, it’s not too late, To reach, Heaven’s gate. Called with favor, by His grace, faithful witness in time and space, God's perfect love. In the days light, reflected I shine, Sealed together, His Spirit and mine, God's perfect love. God is love, that’s kind, God is love, that finds, you, Perfect love, He’s love, God is love.
6.
Ma, ma, ma. I love my dear mother, our connection like no other. Insights you share, mom, you always care. My helper and my best friend, my mother dear. My mother told me when I was just a boy, Life’s a funny thing so always find the joy. Voice in my ear year after year, Honest reflection I can still hear, Oh mother dear, oh mother dear. Ma, ma, ma. I love my dear mother, our connection like no other. Insights you share, mom, you always care. My helper and a best friend, my mother dear. A rollercoaster ride, Queens, Valley Stream, and Novi. Managing life a fine line, kids, school, work on time. Oh, mother dear, you rock my life, There to love me in good times or strife. So let’s enjoy this time we all share, My favorite lady is our ma, Momair, Oh mother dear, oh mother dear. Ma, ma, ma. I love my dear mother, our connection like no other. Insights you share, mom, you always care. My helper and my best friend, My mother dear, my mother dear, my mother dear.
7.
I gotta find my lane, lest it all be in vain. Strange hazy visions, scream fear, torment, distress and pain. You gotta find your lane, you gotta find your lane. Not too long for the shadows now, Smile at the happiness of being sad, so-so, sad. A push-pull dance, dreadful, mind games, racing much too fast. I gotta find my lane, lest it all be in vain. Strange hazy visions, scream fear, torment, distress and pain. You gotta find your lane, you gotta find your lane. I could hear all of the lies, acting like a frightened child, To believe, all those lies. Allowed to see what a life apart, from God, like an emptied heart, To be, a life apart. A wrong turn, a blind alley pass, Dark streets like gaping graves where bare ghosts prance, in a trance. A panic play, sideways, a big crash, hit the wall today. I gotta find my lane, lest it all be in vain. Strange hazy visions, scream fear, torment, distress and pain. You gotta find your lane, you gotta find your lane. Check the map, a slow roll, pay the toll, All good things from above, fuel your soul, fill your soul. A set up chain, He shows out, I found my lane, I found my lane, I found my lane.
8.
I've been redeemed, by the light of the Lamb. Man’s dilemma since Adam lost time, Spirit of fear slithered down a pine. Spewing half-truths from the start, Birth of sin, crept into his, heart, Sinful nature, right into his, heart. But God loves man, you gotta see, Atoning sacrifice, for you and me. He spoke a word, for victory, Message of the cross, at Calvary. It is finished, oh yeah, once and for all, He picked us up again, after the fall. It is finished, oh yeah, once and for all, And that’s good news, we’re all called. I've been redeemed, by the light of the Lamb. A curse we’ve tried to overcome, This misery we can’t outrun. Hurtful pain, just too profound, Heavy darkness creepin’ all around, Dark black clouds hangin’ all around. Yeah, God loves man, Glory be! Eternal salvation, for you and me. Spoke a word, called victory, Message of the cross, at Calvary. It is finished, oh yeah, once and for all, His amazing grace, a gift for all. It is finished, oh yeah, once and for all, Invite him on in, you can’t go wrong. I've been redeemed, by the light of the Lamb. A perfect love, a finished work, Sanctification, a real fine look. The Spirit of truth, and the Spirit of light, Blood of the Lamb, has paid the price, So praise the Lord, and shout for joy!

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Christian rockabilly artist Jackslacks, right smack in the middle of a relevant career recording and performing this classic genre — as always, zhuzh’d with flourishes from his other, diverse influences while developing a sound that draws on, to varying degrees, Americana, alt-country, pop, Christian and no-holds-barred classic rock ‘n’ roll — drops his new long-player, Love & Unity, in 2024. 
Jackslacks (aka Chris Giorgio) cut his teeth in quintessential California outfits Forbidden Pigs and Hot Rod Lincoln in the ‘80s & ‘90s, before going solo with the acclaimed, Lee Rocker-produced full-length, Rock ’n’ Roll Dinosaur. His 2021 LP, Inside Out, boasted a six-week run at #1 on the Roots Music Report’s Top Rockabilly Album Chart (and finished at #4 for the year).
Following up that humble success, Love & Unity maintains Jackslacks’ tried ’n’ true “rocka-rocka” formula - that overall rockabilly groove, while reserving an alternative edge - with eight brand-spankin’-new tunes, including a cover of the early 20th century gospel hymn, “Take My Hand, Precious Lord.” Fittingly, the songs were recorded in San Diego where he lives, mixed in his adopted hometown of Detroit, and finally, mastered near his birthplace, New York City. 
Keep an ear out for guest spots from guitarists Tommy Byrnes (Stray Cats, Billy Joel) and Jerry "Hot Rod" DeMink (AC Reed, Billy Bacon), vocalist Jenna Esposito, multi-instrumentalist David Roof (Starlight Drifters, Nobody's Business) and Jackslacks’ own daughter, violin virtuoso/scholar, Taylor Giorgio.

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releases April 1, 2024

Jackslacks lead & backing vocals, drums, percussion, Jerry "Hot Rod" DeMink acoustic & electric guitars, David Roof backing vocals, electric guitar, bass, piano, organ, mandolin, dobro, trumpet, Tommy Byrnes electric guitar, Tim "Steelbone" Cook pedal steel guitar, Taylor Giorgio violin & viola, Jenna Esposito harmony vocals, Anna DeMink ukulele, DeMink family singers backing vocals.

Executive producer The Advocate, produced by Jackslacks, recorded by Mike Kamoo Earthling Studios San Diego, CA recorded & mixed by David Roof Rooftop Recordings Detroit, MI, mastered by Mark Christensen Engine Room Audio NYC, artwork & design by Rodney Rinard San Diego, CA, all songs Chris Giorgio Shield of Love Productions San Diego, CA, SOL-13 copyright SRu1-545-224 except Take My Hand, Precious Lord Thomas A. Dorsey, George N. Allen traditional song, public domain. All rights reserved.

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Jackslacks San Diego, California

Singer-drummer Jackslacks has long enjoyed a career steeped in rockabilly and roots-rock. He has performed and recorded with many popular players of the genre, sharing the stage with Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Chuck Berry as well as a who's who list of nationally prominent second generation rockabilly revivalists.
Jackslacks is a member of the Blackcat Rockabilly Europe Hall of Fame.
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