Janiva Magness
Stronger For It
Janiva sings her heart out on a set of great songs, digging deeper than ever on three soul-baring originals and bringing new emotional insight to hand-picked gems by Tom Waits, Shelby Lynne, Grace Potter and more. Produced by Dave Darling (Brian Setzer, Meredith Brooks, Dan Hicks). "One of the most fiery and original vocalists in contemporary blues and soul…Thoughtful, inventive and almost unerringly on the money." – Mojo
Produced and mixed by Dave Darling
Engineered by Ryan Lipman and Dave Darling
Recorded at SCS, Shithouse, and The Doghouse
Mixed at The Doghouse, Woodland Hills, CA
Mastered by Tom Weir at SCS
Photography by Jeff Dunas
Photo assistant: Mary Bell
Packaging design by Kevin Niemiec
Hair and wardrobe by Melissa Nester
Hair and makeup by Alison Gladieux
Alligator logo by Michael Trossman
This collection of songs has formed during a most interesting and challenging time in my life...and once again...here I am...a million miles from where I thought I would be, never more grateful for the gift of music in my world.
This CD is dedicated to some of my deepest losses and uglier crossroads...teaching me lessons I never wanted to learn. Which, as it turns out — begat some of the greatest gifts of my life... Yeah, go figure. ...
to my dear brother Jimmie, my dearest Carrie and sweet Elaine, may God speed. To all my dear friends who have lost their lives — thru the epidemic of breast cancer and other enemies of this insane and beautiful life. ...and to my sister Geri. You are a profound miracle!
This CD is dedicated to those of us still standing. Battered, cut and bruised...and as the smoke clears...we find we are somehow...still holding on...because that is what we do. Holding on for what may be...just around the corner. Holding on for those who are left to still love and hold us near... holding on...
Guess it’s time to recuperate, rejuvenate, reload...and stand back up, one more time...Stronger For It. –Love, Janiva
www.janivamagness.com • www.fostercaremonth.org • www.fostercarealumni.org • www.blues.org
There It Is 3:24
Matt Tecu Drums
Dave Darling Guitar, Bass and Piano
Ernie “Chico” Perez Background Vocals
Alfredo “Freyco” Ballesteros Background Vocals
I Won’t Cry 3:50
Matt Tecu Drums
Gary Davenport Bass
Arlan Oscar Hammond B3 Organ
Zach Zunis Guitar
Dave Darling Guitar and Background Vocals
Ernie “Chico” Perez Background Vocals
Alfredo “Freyco” Ballesteros Background Vocals
Make It Rain 3:45
Matt Tecu Drums
Gary Davenport Bass
Zach Zunis Guitar
Jim Alfredson Hammond B3 Organ and Wurlitzer Piano
Dave Darling Guitar and Background Vocals
Ernie “Chico” Perez Background Vocals
Alfredo “Freyco” Ballesteros Background Vocals
Whistlin’ In The Dark 3:05
Matt Tecu Drums
Gary Davenport Bass
Zach Zunis Guitar
Dave Darling Guitar and Background Vocals
Jim Alfredson Hammond B3 Organ
Brie Darling Percussion
I’m Alive 3:48
Matt Tecu Drums
Gary Davenport Bass
Dave Darling Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar and Toy Piano
Zach Zunis Guitar
Brie Darling Percussion
Ragged Company 3:30
Matt Tecu Drums
Gary Davenport Bass
Jim Alfredson Piano
Arlan Oscar Wurlitzer Piano
Dave Darling Acoustic and Electric Guitars
You Got What You Wanted 3:34
Matt Tecu Drums
Gary Davenport Bass
Zach Zunis Guitar
Arlan Oscar Piano
Jim Alfredson Hammond B3 Organ
Brie Darling Percussion
Dave Darling Guitar and Background Vocals
Ernie “Chico” Perez Background Vocals
Alfredo “Freyco” Ballesteros Background Vocals
I Don’t Want To Do Wrong 4:00
Matt Tecu Drums
Gary Davenport Bass
Zach Zunis Guitar
Dave Darling Guitar
Jim Alfredson Keyboards
Ernie “Chico” Perez Background Vocals
Alfredo “Freyco” Ballesteros Background Vocals
Thought I Knew You 4:01
Matt Tecu Drums
Gary Davenport Bass
Zach Zunis Guitar
Jim Alfredson Hammond B3 Organ
Arlan Oscar Wurlitzer Piano, Melodica
Brie Darling Percussion
Dave Darling Guitar and Background Vocals
Ernie “Chico” Perez Background Vocals
Dirty Water 4:53
Matt Tecu Drums
Gary Davenport Bass
Zach Zunis Guitar
Jim Alfedson Wurlitzer Piano
Dave Darling Guitar and Background Vocals
Brie Darling Percussion
Things Left Undone 3:30
Matt Tecu Drums
Gary Davenport Bass
Dave Darling Guitar and Background Vocals
Jim Alfredson Hammond B3 Organ
Arlan Oscar Wurlitzer Piano
Whoop and Holler 2:36
Matt Tecu Drums
Dave Darling Guitar
Jim Alfredson Hammond B3 Organ
Ernie “Chico” Perez Background Vocals
Alfredo “Freyco” Ballesteros Background Vocals
The Band Claps, Shouts
