We're kicking off a special two-part look at SHINE!—one of the most personal and uplifting songs from 25 Years of Phatness. Featuring powerhouse vocals by Vangie Gunn-Goodwin along with BGV's by Aria Gunn and David Michael Loucks.
Co-written by Gordon Goodwin, Vangie Gunn-Goodwin, and Donna Elaine Miller, SHINE! is a celebration of joy, purpose, and unapologetically being yourself. With a funky groove inspired by the spirit of Earth, Wind & Fire and Gordon's signature brilliance, this infectious chart is packed with energy, heart, and soul.
In Part One, Vangie and Andrew Kesler take listeners back to the origin of the song, sharing how SHINE! came to life and why it became such a meaningful part of the album. You'll also hear an incredible conversation with the Big Phat Band rhythm section as they discuss the groove, the feel, and the musical magic that drives this high-energy chart.
Filled with laughter, inspiration, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories, this episode is a celebration of the music, the musicians, and the joy that SHINE! was meant to bring.
Because sometimes...the best thing you can do is simply SHINE!
Kevin Axt:
https://www.bigphatband.com/members/rhythm/kevin-axt
Ray Brinker:
https://www.raybrinker.com/bio
Joey DeLeon:
https://www.bigphatband.com/members/rhythm/joey-deleon
Quinn Johnson:
https://www.instagram.com/quinnj_music/
Vangie Gunn-Goodwin:
https://www.vangie.me/
Andrew Kesler:
https://andrewkesler.com/
Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band:
https://www.bigphatband.com/
Big Phat Pod YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@bigphatpod?si=FNAE0yBQkKB84PWm
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube.
Stay shiny, stay Phat, and keep moving forward.
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