Counting Dreams (Like You Did) Julie Crochetiere

• 1 Who's Gonna Love Me (Like You Did) 03:12
• 2 Over the Rainbow 04:08
• 3 Straight Line 04:30
• 4 You Need More Than Love 04:27
• 5 Counting Dreams 04:25
• 6 When It Rains 04:53
• 7 My Sinking Heart 03:38
• 8 On va s'aimer encore 04:37
• 9 The Better Part of Me 04:16
• 10 Real Life 04:06
• 11 For All We Know 03:03
• Total Runtime 45:15

Info for Counting Dreams (Like You Did)

Counting Dreams tells a story of love and loss, of soaring hope and heartfelt determination, a story told by a singer songwriter who knows her way into a listeners heart with a hook, with a message and with a truth so deep it will make you cry. Julie Crochetiere’s 4th solo release is a deeply authentic record. This album was 10 years in the making. Recorded in a week in the fall of 2013 in Montreal with a small rhythm section, strings and a harp, the recording features 9 original songs, and 2 beautifully interpreted covers.

When people hear Julie Crochetiere’s music for the first time, their reaction is universally the same…”whoa, how come I don’t know about this?” Second time, they often say…“it’s about time, she should be huge!”. But it’s also about a different kind of time, a deep pocketed soul, a vocal groove that weaves a web around the listener and then delivers a message…a message so thoughtful, so spare and so right that you shake your head…”how come I don’t know about this?”

„Soulful songstress Julie Crochetiere first tasted platinum success as part of Sugar Jones, but don't hold that against her. She has paid her dues since, developing into a first-rate singer of jazz and soul and a skilled songwriter (nine originals are featured here). She delves into Adele territory on Counting Dreams, her fourth solo album. The focus track ballad "The Better Part Of Me" showcases the emotional power of her voice. A string quartet adds sonic richness, with strong production by Tim Gowdy (Coral Egan, The Barr Brothers). The album was launched with a performance at Toronto's Heliconian Club on May 2, and she plays Le Lion D'or in Montreal on May 14. The disc will be a real contender.“ (Kerry Doole, New Canadian Music)

Julie Crochetiere, vocals, piano

Julie Crochetiere
It all began with piano lessons. Montreal-born, Julie Crochetiere was just six years old at the time, but it was clear music was her destiny. In fact, she wrote her first song when she was 13. It may not have won her a Grammy, but it did give her a taste of what she was meant to be; a singer/ songwriter.

From the first soulful note on her upcoming CD entitled A Better Place, you're instantly transported into her world. Each song tells a story that everyone can relate to.

Coming from a musician's background, Julie chose to record her album live off the floor with her band, just like in the old days. Floating effortlessly from an earthly whisper to a bluesy high note, Julies voice is pure, honest and seductive. It soothes you into listening, and her sultry tone is reminiscent of Sade and Roberta Flack.

In 2000, she was recruited to be a part of the band Sugar Jones, signed to Universal Music. Her experience was documented in the TV show Popstars. It was through this show that she was propelled into the spotlight and she hasnt stopped shining since.

After two top ten hits, a platinum selling record and two national tours with Sugar Jones, Julie started from scratch and spent some time fine-tuning her songwriting skills by working with industry gurus such as Jacksouls Haydain Neale, Xandy Barry and Perry Alexander.

In 2003, Julie wrote and independently released her first EP, Café, co-produced with Haig.V Bran Van 3000. Julie began to build a name for herself as a musician and singer/Songwriter by performing at some of the most renowned live music venues in Toronto, Montreal and New York. Most notably, Julie performed at the Toronto and Ottawa Jazz festivals, CMW, NXNE and the Montreal International Jazz Festival.

Having experienced both the magnitude of the Sugar Jones project and the hands on process of recording, producing and promoting an indie record, it was the perfect timing to team up with drummer, producer and friend Tony Albino to produced "A Better Place" her first full length record, one she is truly proud of.

This album contains no booklet.