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Marsha Bartenetti Releases Joyful New Single “Hallelujah I Just Love Him So”
A Fresh Take on the Ray Charles Classic
Acclaimed vocalist Marsha Bartenetti is set to release her latest single, “Hallelujah I Just Love Him So,” on May 18, 2025, offering an infectious, swing-infused take on the Ray Charles rhythm & blues classic. This gender-flipped version—originally titled “Hallelujah I Love Her So”—brims with authenticity, heartfelt vocals, and an electrifying arrangement that brings new light to a timeless tune.
Recorded at the renowned Ocean Way Studios in Nashville and finished at Blue Moon Studios in Agoura Hills, CA, the track features a stellar lineup of musicians including:
Kevin Madill – Piano
Aaron Currie – Electric Guitar
Stephan Oberhoff – Hammond B3 Organ
Marcus Finnie – Drums
Danny O’Lannerghty – Bass
Brian Scanlon – Saxophone
Overdubs and vocals were captured under the careful engineering of Joe Vannelli, with production by Stephan Oberhoff, Donny Marrow, and Marsha Bartenetti. The track was mixed by Oberhoff at The Creation Station East in Fairview, TN, and mastered by Grammy-winner Eric Boulanger at The Bakery in Los Angeles.
Described as “joyous, infectious, and a driving swing shuffle,” Bartenetti’s interpretation gives room for three of her featured soloists to stretch out and shine, telling a musical story that’s as vibrant as it is heartfelt.
Since returning to the stage in 2015, Bartenetti has released four studio albums and two singles through Disk Eyes Productions, with producers Donny Marrow and Stephan Oberhoff at the helm. Her recent singles will be compiled into a forthcoming 2025 EP.
Marsha’s music is available internationally via Amazon, iTunes, Apple Music, YouTube, and Spotify.
A smooth, expressive singer with a signature tone and emotional depth, Bartenetti is known for crossing genres in pursuit of great lyrics, always delivering with sincerity and soul. Her performances at celebrated Los Angeles venues such as Herb Alpert’s Vibrato, Catalina Jazz Club, and Upstairs at Vitello’s have earned her standing ovations and devoted fans.
Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Bartenetti first broke into the music scene in the late 1960s, performing with her then-husband’s band and sharing bills with acts like The Youngbloods. In 1980, she was named Best Vocalist by the American Songwriter’s Association International Contest, which opened the door to collaborations at Motown Records with legendary writers Ken Hirsch and Ron Miller—whose hits include “For Once In My Life,” “If I Could,” and “Touch Me In The Morning.”
Bartenetti honed her voice under the guidance of iconic vocal coach Judy Davis, whose roster included the likes of Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, and Judy Garland.
With “Hallelujah I Just Love Him So,” Marsha Bartenetti proves once again that great songs live forever—and when delivered by a voice this rich, they soar even higher.
A Song for Family, Love, and Life’s Beautiful Complexity
Acclaimed cellist, vocalist, and composer Hope Easton announces the release of her latest single, “3D Life,” a vibrant, funny, and deeply personal song written for her niece and goddaughter, Leylan, on the occasion of her wedding to David. The song is now available on all major streaming platforms.
Blending humor, sentimentality, and a rich musical palette, “3D Life” captures the spirit of a modern wedding anthem—with a wink. Easton draws from inside family jokes, generational wisdom, and musical traditions to craft a piece that feels as timeless as it is tailor-made.
“It’s her wedding song—with a little humor, it could easily be in Wedding Crashers,” says Easton with a smile. “It’s really about life, and how we go through everything together.”
The track reflects on family legacy—quoting the bride’s grandfather’s dry wit (“You can’t always be happy” after watching someone get married) and celebrating the bride’s connection to her talented maternal grandmother, Easton’s own mother. With loving candor, Hope jokes that Leylan is the only one of six nieces who can’t sing—but inherited all the other gifts. “In the end,” Easton says, “it’s about love. We’re all here to love one another, or we wouldn’t be here.”
“3D Life” concludes with a nod to the couple’s new shared last name, now known affectionately as “The Swifts.”
About Hope Easton
Hope Easton is a genre-defying musical force. Classically trained at Cleveland Institute of Music, New England Conservatory, and as a Fulbright Scholar under Ralph Kirshbaum in the UK, she has performed as a soloist since her teenage years—including appearances at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center at age 15. She has performed in renowned festivals such as Aspen, Banff, Meadowmount, and Yellow Barn.
Now based in Los Angeles, Easton fuses her classical foundation with pop, jazz, and original songwriting. She’s toured with Sheila Nicholls, formed her own band Hope & The Russians, and frequently performs solo using electric and acoustic cello. Her ensemble, Sonos Chamber Players, provides high-end music for private events, corporate gigs, and public venues, including TV appearances on The Bold and the Beautiful and more.
Hope has collaborated with artists such as Adele, Sheryl Crow, OneRepublic, Garth Brooks, Don Henley, Frank Ocean, and many others. Her studio credits span top networks and commercials, including The Voice, American Idol, The Tonight Show, and multiple national ad campaigns.
She continues to perform with orchestras across Southern California, record for film/TV scores, and share moments of her eclectic musical journey via social media.
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