Of late, we have been appreciating the expansive artistry of Mick J Clark, and wanted to dig into his archive to spotlight his song, Hey Daddy! Kicking off with textured percussion and a vibrant yet nuanced electric guitar melody and dimensional bassline, the artist shares his experience with the situational words, “I remember when I was young, running joking, laughing, having fun, then something happened in my life, first time that I felt terrified…”
The opus expands with depth and emotion to share a story that is all too familiar. The artist confesses, “Like all kids, I thought my mum and dad were really happy together and so in love, and then he walked out on us. Men don’t realise when they walk out on their family how much hurt, fear and upset they leave behind and how confused and useless kids feel in this situation.”
The darkness, thanks to the visionary artist playing off-key, is tangible, and the journey that Mick J Clark really resonates deeply. His songwriting reminds us of Bob Dylan, and it is clear that a tumultuous relationship between one’s parents almost certainly leaves a mark. What the artist has achieved is a timeless perspective, that has the potential for catharsis for both Mick and anyone privileged enough to listen.
The guitar is solo is out of this world, as Mick leaves us pondering his future. The finale of the song shows an optimistic side to the tale, as the star turns his pain into power and his trauma into wisdom.
We have added Hey Daddy to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we continue to stream Mick J Clark‘s wider discography including the entirety of Is This The Best Song Catalogue Ever?.