Written By: Big C
L.C. Franke, the modern torch song crooner with a penchant for emotional vulnerability, has shared his captivating take on Leonard Cohen’s classic, I’m Your Man. Streaming everywhere now, this stirring rendition is the first single from Franke’s upcoming L.C. Franke Loves You Madly EP, set for release on February 12, 2025, via Side Hustle Records. The lyric video, as evocative as the song itself. The EP reimagines iconic tracks, including Prince’s I Would Die 4 U and Divine Comedy’s Tonight We Fly, alongside Cohen’s masterpiece. Each cover is imbued with Franke’s unique interpretation, bridging heartfelt nostalgia with modern orchestral arrangements. Franke describes the project as:
...a love letter to some of my favorite songs and the craft of songwriting itself. I don’t know who I would be without Leonard Cohen. His lyrics defined what a bare soul in written form looked like to me. This cover is a personal tribute to an artist who shaped my understanding of devotion, longing, and the beauty of imperfection."
A Valentine's Gift for FansTo celebrate the EP’s release, Franke will host a special hometown performance, KUTX Presents: A Valentine’s Date With L.C. Franke and The Best Lil' Orchestra in TX, on February 14 at Austin’s 29th Street Ballroom. Expect an evening of swooning melodies and cinematic arrangements. This album follows Franke’s debut album Still In Bloom (2024), a critically acclaimed collection of orchestral pop inspired by icons like Frank Sinatra and Scott Walker. Lauded as “easy listening for anxious times,” the album blends 20th-century nostalgia with modern storytelling, creating an irresistible soundscape of lush strings, gentle woodwinds, and Franke’s signature croon. Keep up with L.C. Franke on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, and YOUTUBE.
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