The golden rule of ‘sometimes less is more’ is again confirmed. This time with the surfacing of an acoustic version of Stacey Jackson’s anthemic single ‘Soldier.’ The original fabulous dance smash paired with trendy 80s sentiments is a certified earworm and a stellar addition to Jackson’s repertoire.
However, the new acoustic release rediscovers Stacey Jackson’s alluring vocals, as the simple yet beautiful piano chords and emotive cello arrangements let her voice take centre stage. Without flashy, distracting beats, this version of ‘Soldier’ allows Jackson to speak up and the world to hear the song’s powerful messaging.
“Don’t let the noise distract/ sticking to the master plan/ in this game of life it’s never too late/ never too late to take a stand”
“We’ve got something to say, we’ve got somewhere to go, we’ve got some places to be, we’ve got some time to grow”
Stacey Jackson opens up about the inspiration behind ‘Soldier’: “We all have different characters to ourselves, wearing multiple hats and what feels like different lives at times! However, no matter who you are to people, you are always and only YOU for yourself. And there is only one REAL you. In every scenario, you must be your own soldier. We all have to be true to ourselves no matter who is counting on us because we could never be a great parent, great at our jobs, a great sibling, friend or partner until we are true to ourselves.”
Releasing an acoustic version of ‘Soldier’ in the time of seasonal blues, Stacey Jackson demonstrates her musical versatility as a dance floor filler and a stripped-back vocal leader.