Candy Apple Morning

by Nikki O'Neill

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about

This is the first single from my upcoming and third solo record, which will be released by Blackbird Record Label in October, 2024.

After making a cross-country move from LA to Chicago during the height of the pandemic lockdown, it took a while to settle into and get to know my new hometown….I can’t believe it’s been four years. Candy Apple Morning is about my favorite time to create, and I’m glad I didn’t lose that ability.

This is what my Chicago band and I sound like, and what you’re hearing is almost completely live. It’s a celebrational feel-good song about quiet adventures and little things.

lyrics

Open the blinds, invite the light in
I start making tea in the kitchen
Butter on bread, the paper unread
First bird greets the sun and I listen

Candy apple morning
I’m struck and I’m glowing
Candy apple morning….
You got me rolling

I look outside, they’re wiping down tables
A lady is sweeping the sidewalk
Down by the bar, a forgotten guitar
with mother-of-pearl on the headstock

Candy apple morning….
I’m struck and I’m glowing
Candy apple morning….
You got me rolling

Some stay up late, love the dark to create
Come alive when the lights are low
I’d rather engage, when the day’s a blank page
That’s where I find my flow

Open the blinds, let the light in
There’s cardamom tea in the kitchen
Paper and pen, you never know when
First note comes alive and I listen

I’m struck and I’m glowing
You got me rolling

Candy apple morning…
I’m struck and I’m glowing
Candy apple morning…
You got me rolling, yeah

Candy apple morning…
I’m struck and I’m glowing
Candy apple morning…
You got me rolling

credits

released April 19, 2024
Music and lyrics by Nikki O’Neill (Snowflower Music, ASCAP)

Musicians:
Nikki O’Neill: lead vocals, backing vocals, acoustic guitar

Chris Corsale: lead guitar, backing vocals

Teddy Myers: Wurlitzer, Hammond organ

Chris Stanford: electric bass

Rich Lackowski: drums, percussion

Produced by Nikki O’Neill and Rich Lackowski
Recorded at Kingsize Sound Lab in Chicago, IL
Engineered by John Abbey
Mixed by Ethan Allen at Royal Triton Studio in Los Angeles, CA
Mastered by Gavin Lurssen at Lurssen Mastering in Los Angeles, CA
Released by Blackbird Record Label

Photography: Deb Morrison-Littell/Shots by Morrison
Cover design: Taylor Hungerford

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about

Nikki O'Neill Chicago, Illinois

Nikki O’Neill is an Americana singer-songwriter and guitarist. Deeply in love with soul music from an early age, Nikki counts Pops Staples and Teenie Hodges as her guitar heroes.

Nikki’s second solo album, “World is Waiting,” is available now through Blackbird Record Label.

Official website: nikkioneill.com

Photos: Deb Morrison-Littell/Shots by Morrison ... more