For “Belong To Heaven,” the latest single from Cass McCombs, he reunites with producer Ariel Rechtshaid, with whom he worked on Catacombs, WIT’S END, and Humor Risk.
With McCombs, on vocals, guitars, piano and percussion, he is joined by Danielle Haim on drums and vocals, The Chapin Sisters on additional vocals, Shahzad Ismaily on bass, keys and piano, Frank LoCastro on keys and Buddy Ross on Hammond organ.
The song’s lyrics navigate the loss of a close friend…
I remember you on the street at night
All glitter and chainmail but no time to fight
A grease fire burning bright
Now you belong to Heaven
Always stealing from the plebs
A rosary of Dos Equis beads
Instant film from the grocery
Now you belong to Heaven
Music was all we needed
Yeah, you’ve got to give it away to keep it
You surrendered undefeated
Now you belong to Heaven
The accompanying lyric video was made by Scott Kiernan.
Since the release of 2019’s Tip of the Sphere, McCombs has released a pair of singles with Steve Gunn, re-released his “Don’t Vote” as “Don’t (Just) Vote” with contributions from Angel Olsen, Bob Weir and Noam Chomsky, recorded with Tinariwen, co-wrote many songs on Blake Mills’ Mutable Set, formed a band with Wynonna Judd, contributed to music by Tomberlin, published Toy Fabels, a book of poetry via Spurl Editions, as well as compiled and co-produced the Karen Black collection, Dreaming Of You (1971-1976). In the weeks ahead, McCombs will play shows throughout California.
Cass McCombs Tour Dates:
Sat. May 21 – Guadalajara, MX @ Corona Capital Festival Guadalajara
Tue. June 14 – Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room
Wed. June 15 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah
Fri. June 17 – Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room
Sat. June 18 – San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel
Sun. June 19 – Cayucos, CA @ Schooner’s