On March 11th 2012, Scarlette Fever releases ‘The Great Expectations’ EP on Starfisch Records, debuting a new, rawer sound, with fresh interpretations by Ash Howes (Texas) of live favourites ‘Hour of Sunshine,’ ‘Cheatin’ Man’ & ‘Good Day’.
"We’ve stripped them back and played around with some old school rock ‘n’ roll rawness," says Scarlette.
"It was a bunch of independent musicians recording it all live in one room - and just like my heroine Aretha, we did it in two days!"
Lead track ‘Hour Of Sunshine’ is here in two versions: the first is remixed by Cenzo Townshend (Snow Patrol) and this is complemented by an addictive new live mix produced by Steve Lironi (Bon Jovi): take your pick as either way it’s one helluva sing-along, inspired by Scarlette’s love of 90s anthems like ‘One Night In Heaven,’ and ‘What’s Up’.
"Elated was quite a sad track and so this is the polar opposite - a simple feelgood song," says Scarlette.
"One that captures the feelings of falling in lust. My favourite line? 'I’ve fallen right through you. I’m deep underwater'."
The EP features new versions of widescreen ballad ‘Good Day,’ and Motown-influenced ‘Cheatin’ Man’, (both co-written with Andy Wright - Imelda May). "They’re crowd pleasers," says Scarlette. "And these new versions really pack a punch."
Scarlette Fever has had a phenomenal 2011. ’Debut single ‘Crash & Burn’ sailed straight onto Radio 2’s B-list in January, reaching #2 on the Billboard Breakout Club Chart, and winning praise across the media.
Since then, her profile has steadily risen, alongside the further radio playlists (including another Radio 2 B-List for recent single, Elated) and national press acclaim.
She’s toured with Girls Aloud, performed with Robbie Williams, as well as this Spring completing a 20 date support with 80s legends Mike & The Mechanics and an autumn leg with Roachford..
Following the EP, Scarlette will be releasing a deluxe, repackaged and re-recorded album, complete with brand new tracks.
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