Wonderland

[John Brown]

Anyway, I hope a younger audience can catch on to this new Haley retro vibe, as it is not what I would have ever expected coming from her, but I like it a lot nonetheless. In any event, if “Wonderland” takes off, watch out because it could potentially become a very big song for Haley, and that's what Interscope is probably hanging its hat on.

The song is way back total retro Motown. The drums, sax, harmonies, - the whole thing. Mozella was working some with the "legendary" (nod to Randy) Motown songwriter Brian Holland and writing songs with a real retro sound, so I initially assumed she was a co-writer. Not so. In addition, this may be the only song of the ten on album where Haley is listed as the first composer. This is a Haley song.

This morning before I heard the song I read a comment that it sounded like Fitz and the Tantrums with better vocals. No, it sounds more like the music by artist such as Diana Ross, Martha Reeves, and Aretha Franklin.

It's an awesome song.

I don't know if the song will be a commercial success and big hit in the real world. However, in my world it is already a sterling hit. I liked it the instant I heard it and can't stop listening to it. Like I said, it is hypnotic.

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You know this song sort of reminds me of the time when Haley and Casey sang “Moanin” last season on AI, when they first caught everyone by surprise because that kind of performance on AI was so unexpected and unlikely coming from two very young but very talented performers, and then they (mostly Haley) blew us all out. This song has that same kind of impact on me, because it is so unexpected and unanticipated. I didn't know this kind of quality sound was in her wheelhouse.

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Oh Miguel...I just wanted to praise you for the new website headers. They are by far the best yet. Thanks. You do a good job man.

[buzzenator]

She continues to amaze all of us with the variety of music she can produce. I love this one too, but then she had me at 'Oh Darling'...ba ding!

Great interview...the guy is totally a Haley fan or one of the best at faking it.

Too bad we can't get a video of this interview. I would love to see all the facial expressions and mannerisms of the Hales.

Yes, Thanks Miguel for the mirror image photo header. What makes it so great is she wears her hair like that, to either side. I may have to take this one over to the Haley Hair thread for some captions.

Love this part of the interview right after the song:

Haley: "It's a wonderland of love, you know if I can't have it or if some girl can have it"....Larry London: "Oop, slip of the tongue (both laughing)...so now I have to ask, Are you in love? Do you have something going on in your life?" Haley: "I know how to write about love, I can put myself there, I can really put myself anywhere..."

The shipping fans can't find any boats in the harbor.

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Continuing to listen to audio from Larry London broadcast, just past the mid-point of the recording where he wishes happy birthday to many foreign listeners, he gives another great tribute to Haley:

"...absolutely lovely girl...I really, really like her sound. She's got a great voice, and a very unique approach, and so I look forward to getting the album Listen Up"

More there about Larry rooting for her on Idol too. I believe he is totally sincere.

[Miguel]

"The Beatles cover Haley Reinhart Wonderland"

[john]

Wow. That's different.

Alternative version.

[blue22HR]

That's enough for me before it ruins the original version lol

[Haleylvr4evr]

How do you get it to be like that with the different sound? (low voice and everything)
Maybe it's because it's Haley's song, but I dont like this version of it. I like her pretty voice in it better

[blue22HR]

Of course haleys is better LOL.

[John Brown]

How do you get it to be like that with the different sound? (low voice and everything)
Maybe it's because it's Haley's song, but I dont like this version of it. I like her pretty voice in it better

It's just a slowed down version of Haley's version I would surmise.

[midnightblues]

Its Haley singing, just way slowed down

[Miguel]

Latest tweet from Haley in her "Listen Up!" countdown:

Haley Reinhart ‏ @HaleyReinhart
23 days left! Come on sista, stand up for love! #listenupcountdown