Toronto singer-songwriter Nelson Sobral is known for his soulful sound that bridges the gap between Americana and good old fashioned rock ‘n roll. With his distinct vocal style and songwriting depth, he never fails to captivate audiences. Nelson has just released his latest single, an emotionally-charged rendition of the Cyndi Lauper classic, “Time After Time”.

“I play a lot of cover gigs—part of the job,” says Nelson. “Some songs I play straight. Others, I bend until they feel like they came outta me. Cyndi Lauper’s classic “Time After Time” is one of those. It started out as just another tune in the set. But night after night, it kept landing differently. Somewhere along the way, it stopped feeling like a cover and started feeling like mine—like something I might’ve written. I cut it at home—played all the instruments, sang it the way I felt it. This isn’t about reinventing anything. It’s about taking an already powerful song and saying it in my own voice.“

It can be a tricky thing to take a beloved classic and put a new spin on it, but Nelson has managed to pay homage to the original without making it unrecognizable. Marrying his own sound and style to the well-known melodies, he has respected the timelessness of it and still crafted a song that is very much in tune with his own voice. 

Stream “Time After Time” by Nelson Sobral on your preferred platform:
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