After two days of rest that LP has spent in Denver, she was supposed to give a show at the Belly Up Aspen (20th Feb.) in Colorado, sadly this one was cancelled at the very last minute due to the weather conditions. So LP had another day of rest, however in the evening she was able to enjoy a gig of her friends, Walk the Moon band. You may not know the band, but you surely heard “Shut Up and Dance” song. For a pic taken after the show, ft. LP, click here.
On the very next day, Feb 21, LP took the stage of Boulder Theater. Thankfully, this time weather didn’t mess with the tour. The venue was opened in 1906 as Curran Opera House and it featured opera, musical productions and silent movies. The Fox Theater Company purchased the building in 1935 and created the Boulder Theater. The building as it stands today was designed by Robert Boller of Kansas City and had its Opening Night on January 9, 1936.
Another historic venue, this one has capacity of 850 people. That’s big, but not huge, and still you can almost have a feeling of quite intimate performance. When LP was giving interview to River Boise 94.9 FM, she mentioned that she might have another new song ready for her Aspen show. This didn’t happen, but Boulder got incredibly lucky! As LP did indeed sang a totally fresh new song, titled “Recovery”. And what can I say about this song…
I think it’s safe to assume whom LP had in mind when she was writing it. It most likely was written in 2015, when LP was still very hurt and heartbroken, The pain in her voice just cuts you. And the lyrics, so simple, yet so accurate and so powerful. You are able to put yourself in LP’s shoes, and transform yourself to that exact place and time, and feel her pain and devastation. And what makes this song even more raw, is that the only accompaniment is the stunningly beautiful piano (by Dan).
You hear only LP’s voice and that piano. And that’s more than enough. It can be even too much to bear. I must say, that woman did make a mess, but ultimately given LP an incredible source of inspiration… I am glad, that LP could use her pain and change it into this beautiful art. Art that so many of us can relate to. I think each and everyone was in similar situation, and that’s why it hits you so much. I wanted to thank Cecile of LP Family Germany, who recorded this song and shared it with us. Click here. I’ve tried to write down possible lyrics, you will find those at the end of this post.
And now few of my favourite quotes, Elise (@elisehill3): “LP was incredible tonight! I’ve always appreciated her poetic lyrics and her unique sound, but seeing her perform live took it all to a whole new emotional level. ? “I’d swallow the moon and the stars. To follow the beat of your heart” ✨ P.S. we stood in line for 40 minutes in 13 degree weather. We got front row right in front of the mic, totally worth every second of cold.”
Crystal (@idgyruth): “Concert #4 of 2018 ???. Wow. This one will always be remembered. Could not hold back the tears during Recovery and Switchblade. Thank you ? @iamlpofficial for killing it and for your amazing talent, incredible voice, and the heart and soul you put into the music you create and perform. ❤️??.” Karla (@karladmccorkle): “Nobody plays with heart and soul like my girl, LP!.”
Jet (@jetvolleyball): “LP! The best artist on the planet!!”. Ross (@ross_rckrds): “I got to see a legend and one of my idols tonight.” Oscar (@oscarisme): “Finally got to see you live and it was better than anything I could have imagined! ???.” Catie (@frankandlolafoco): “This show was off the chain!.” Sofi (@deliriousofi13): “LP at Boulder Theater. She was fucking amazing. I am in awe. ??.” Jen (@jbeezel): “@iamlpofficial I feel your voice in my bones.”
In other news, for new interview with LP go to The Aspen Times, by clicking here. I have added fresh new dates to LP’s tour diary, for Barcelona & Italy! Also at VH1 (Italian TV), on the 24th February at Canal 67, there will be a re-transmission of Lucca Summer Festival from Summer 2017. It’s the recording that will be ft. as DVD in the latest edition of ‘Lost On You’ Deluxe Album. This album will also contain never before seen pictures, some of those were shared by Ansa Cultura. To see those, click here. LP recorded this quick movie during her US tour to invite you to watch her Lucca concert. If there will be a link to watch it online I will post it to Facebook/Twitter.
“Recovery” – possible lyrics
Our (my?) room is dark, the blinds are shut tight
And everything is still too much outside
It may be over, but not tonight
I may be older but I still cry
I can’t stop sleeping in your clothes
You can’t stop calling on the phone
Can’t you see, I’m in recovery
Just let it be, I’m in recovery uuuh
I know you wanna say you’re sorry
but I already heard that story
And I don’t wanna be a fool anymore
Can’t you see, I’m in recovery
Holding on I know I’m almost there
So don’t reach out and tell me that you care
I’m finally sober, I see the light
The worst is over, nobody died
I’m still tryin’ to let you go
Oh baby please leave me alone
Can’t you see, I’m in recovery
Just let it be, I’m in recovery uuuh
I know you wanna say you’re sorry
but I don’t wanna hear that story
And I don’t wanna be a fool anymore
Can’t you see, I’m in recovery
I always thought you’d be the one
Who always needed me, my home
You’d be my home
Suddenly your memory
And time is like an enemy
So cold uuuh
Can’t you see, I’m in recovery
Just let it be, I’m in recovery uuuh
I know you wanna say you’re sorry
but I don’t wanna hear that story
And I don’t wanna be a fool anymore
Can’t you see, I’m in recovery
