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LARRY SPARKS - SWEETHEART (single), 2023

FROM THE FORTHCOMING ALBUM IT'S JUST ME RELEASING MARCH 31, 2023

Musicians
Larry Sparks: Guitar & Vocal
Larry "D" Sparks: Bass

Production Credits
Produced by Larry Sparks
Recorded by Evan Wilson
Mixed and mastered by Larry Sparks and Evan Wilson
Recorded, mixed and mastered at Sparks Studio, Greensburg, IN

Rebel Records is excited to share a new single off of bluegrass icon Larry Sparks' first ever guitar and vocal project, It’s Just Me, set for release March 31. "Sweetheart" is a poignant song celebrating a love that lasts a lifetime. "You get to me even after all this time dear," croons Sparks in the third verse. "Sweetheart" comes on the heels of first single "Mama's Apron Strings" which currently sits at #5 on Bluegrass Today's Weekly Airplay Chart (as of February 24).

"When I was thinking about what to record for this album, I was drawn to 'Sweetheart' and the touching words the man has for his wife, particularly how he appreciates her through the hard times and the good times," shares Sparks. "I am singing from my heart to my fans and I hope they will enjoy it."

“Sweetheart” was written by Nashville-based songwriter Wyatt McCubbin, who - as a yongster growing up in the Dayton, Ohio area - worked as a disc jockey at Joe Mullins' radio station WBZI in nearby Xenia. McCubbin has penned material for both bluegrass and country artists alike, including Flatt Lonesome, Joshua Hedley, Tracy Lawrence and others. McCubbin wrote "Sweetheart" specifically with Sparks in mind a few years ago. When selecting material, Sparks revisited the song and felt it would be a good fit for this format. McCubbin sheds background on the song:

"When I sat down to write 'Sweetheart' I had one artist in mind and that was Larry Sparks. It’s been a dream of mine to hear his iconic voice and guitar on a song I wrote ever since I learned how to play 'John Deere Tractor' on my first guitar. I want to thank my great friend, Daniel Mullins, for personally pitching the song to him and I want to especially thank Larry for believing in it enough to record it!"