Cierra Jones May 31st, 2019 - 3:31 PM
“Lucifer,” one of two last recordings of the late Charles Bradley has been released. The posthumous release from the singer
According to to the press release, “Bradley had a lot on his mind when he recorded “Lucifer” in the final days of the Obama presidency. A stomach cancer diagnosis in the Fall of 2016 forced him off the road at the peak of his career.”
“Weakened by months of chemotherapy, facing a life-threatening surgery and confronting his own mortality in a moment of political upheaval and uncertainty, Bradley was filled with ideas and energy when he stepped into a Queens home recording studio and spontaneously created “Lucifer” and “Lonely as You Are”. ”
The song is described as “a soaring, uptempo soul jam filled with [Bradley’s] trademark scream and joyful lyrics that combine the spiritual and physical: ‘When I look into your eyes and saw the great star, I knew I had a love right there. I wanna love you, love you, love you, love you.'”
“Charles knew what he wanted to say and he said it quickly. He wore his heart on his sleeve. A true singer.” said James Levy, who co-wrote and produce “Lucifer.”
