The Buckinghams in Concert

From the simplest sounds of a solo guitar can come the most powerful of unforgettable songs that stay on your mind long after you’ve heard them in the car, on your phone, or on other electronic delivery means. Just hearing two voices seemingly made to blend together can easily send the listener into creative mode, envisioning the scenes being sung about and adopting the mood that is conveyed by sterling lyrics. Such is the song, “Little Something,” cowritten by Sting and Dominic Miller. Today marks the release of the Official Video of the song as performed by Chicago-based singer/songwriter Carl Giammarese and Chicago native, Lisa McClowry. Despite the scenes portrayed in the video, the duo was never in person during the making of the song, or of the official video. However, the “together from far away” method of song and video production, today, is almost routine procedure that artists have taken to share music and be creative during the safe, sure, and confining times of ...

Especially for fans of The Buckinghams as well as song stylist Lisa McClowry, we’re excited to share a sneak peek of their latest vocal collaboration. A unique rendition of the sultry duet by Sting and Melody Gardot, “Little Something” is the latest launch by Carl and Lisa. You’ll recall this duo recently released a new version of a signature Buckinghams’ song, “Don’t You Care.” Fans embraced it a powerful remake of the James Holvay and Gary Beisbier composition, noting it brought new excitement and life to a beloved Buckinghams’ standard hit. Both composers both offered high compliments to Lisa for her unique arrangement and the blending of Giammarese and McClowry voices. Buckinghams'fans have embraced hearing Carl Giammarese’s full vocal range on contemporary songs. It's easy to forget his career success in the 1970s singing as part of a duo (Tufano & Giammarese) and 1980s work as a successful Chicago-based jingle singer. Lisa McClowry has found success and ...