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Drew Parker on ‘Love the Leavin’,’ The Bluesy Ballad With a ‘Classic Edge’ That Country Hadn’t Bargained For

Drew Parker's "Love the Leavin'" is featured in this week's Makin' Tracks.

The five stages — denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance — don’t always occur exclusively, or even in order, and though they were originally identified to assist people struggling with death, they also apply to other significant experiences, such as the loss of a job, a theft or the breakup of a relationship. Producer Jacob Rice (Conner Smith, Chase Daniel) booked session musicians for the Curb 43 studios in April, but he didn’t wait for the band’s participation to get Parker’s vocal. Rice recorded several different songs during the instrumental tracking session, primarily using musicians who were best suited for “Love the Leavin’.” They were careful not to overplay, leaving plenty of space for Parker’s performance to shine.

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