Bob Lind: It Oughta Be Easy

Bob Lind‘s It Oughta Be Easy arrives nearly 60 years after his iconic “Elusive Butterfly” reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965. His songs have been covered by pop superstars like Glen Campbell, Dolly Parton, Eric Clapton, Aretha Franklin and The Four Tops. This new 13 track collection, his fourth collaboration with producer Jamie Hoover, proves that Lind remains as sharp and lyrically fearless as ever.

Opener “Wearing You” is a mad dash through a new romance. With “Easy To Be Happy” Lind’s wisdom and honesty shine through in lines that balance life’s absurdities with hope. ‘When Love Is New” is a humorous song about new love – or more accurately, lust. As far as list songs go, it’s the funniest thing I’ve heard in quite some time. Lind’s candor about love, aging, regret, and resilience feels authentic, never nostalgic for its own sake. Other gems include “Valentine”, “The Reptile” and “Paternal Council”.

It Oughta Be Easy will have you thinking, tapping your toe or singing along to songs that draw on a lifetime of relatable experiences. It’s old school wit and wisdom for the ages. And Hoover’s production sparkles as usual. Get your copy of Bob Lind’s It Oughta Be Easy at Amazon or Ace Records.