COLONEL COBALT DROPS DEBUT SINGLE “PHATT” NODDING TO 1972’S LEGENDARY MUSIC SCENE

NASHVILLE, TN – (June 12, 2024) – Colonel Cobalt and his band, Cobalt Minor, have unveiled their debut song, “Phatt.” This release serves as a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable music of 1972, a year renowned for its iconic hits and groundbreaking albums. For those familiar with these timeless songs but unaware of their 1972 origins, exploring the top 100 rock and pop tracks from that year will undoubtedly be a revelation. Listen to “Phatt” and go back to 1972. The new single is available today on all digital music platforms HERE. 

Cobalt Minor had a lot of new material to choose from for the first single release, but everyone agreed that “Phatt” was just too much fun not to be first out of the barn. Having the great Rebecca Lynn Howard on that cut made it the easy choice,” Colonel Cobalt shared.

Rodney Mills, who mixed and mastered the song, said “It was the most fun I have  had mixing a song in the last 20 years!”

Listeners and music enthusiasts crave authenticity and emotional depth in songs and performances. They seek music that resonates, evoking specific feelings or memories. While this sentiment may sound cliché, its truth remains undeniable. In 1972, it was as if the planets and stars had aligned perfectly. The year embodied a collective musical zeitgeist akin to Muscle Shoals amplified on steroids.

The lyrics of the song reference numerous iconic titles and artists who dominated the charts in 1972. From Elvis and Bill Withers to Deep Purple, David Bowie, Derek & The Dominoes, and more, these musicians contributed to a year that left an indelible mark on music history.

“I’ve been thinkin’ ‘bout the good times
and all that music from 1972
I just wanna hear some good rhymes
Country, soul, rock, or the blues
Give me somethin’ to get me on the dance floor
Give me somethin’ that makes me wanna move
Give me somethin’ to get me in the club door
Give me somethin’ new with that old groove
I want that James Brown “Good Foot” zone
I want that Humble Pie “Smokin’” tone
I want that “Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress”
I want “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone”
I wanna hear sumpin’ phatt . . . wantin’ sumpin’ phu-att
Where do I find that girl named “Layla”
To dance with and “Lean On Me”?
A “Burnin’ Love” butt shakin’ bass line?
I’ll be around so please, set me “Free …”

The song packs a powerful punch, driven by thunderous drums and a colossal, sledgehammer chorus. Grammy-winning artist Rebecca Lynn Howard brings her immense vocal prowess to the track, amplifying its impact. Colonel Cobalt sought a singer capable of delivering the same transformative effect on “Phatt” as Merry Clayton did on the Rolling Stones’ “Gimme Shelter.”

Jeff King, a top-tier guitarist from Nashville, Tennessee, renowned for his prominence in both recording and touring circles, contributed his talents to this project.

The Colonel says “Jeff is Nashville’s most versatile and creative guitarist. His parts are always perfect for the song and Jeff always understands the vibe or soul of the song. His parts have often taken a “B” side tune by the Colonel and turned the song into a chest puncher or butt shaker. Jeff is a born rock & roll guitarist who just happens to be on some of the country’s biggest records and artist stages.”

The recording engineer on the  “Phatt” project is credited to Michael Moore and Mixed and Mastered by Rodney Mills at Rodney Mill’s Mastering House with Rebecca Lynn Howard vocals engineered by Elisha Hoffman. Studio musicians include Colonel Cobalt (electric guitars, organ, electric bass, lead vocal), Jeff King (lead guitar, slide guitar), Greg Morrow (drums) and Rebecca Lynn Howard (vocals -compliments of Pump House Records)

Stay current with everything Colonel Cobalt on his website www.cobaltminorband.com. Follow him on Facebook, https://twitter.com/thecolcobalt, and Instagram, and subscribe to the official Artist YouTube channel for the latest videos.

Music is available on all digital platforms: Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music. 

ABOUT COLONEL COBALT

No one knows where Colonel Cobalt was born or what year. Abandoned, some say he was raised by wolves, his mother was a blacksmith, and his father was a piano tuner, accordion repairman, and part-time outlaw. No one knows how he got his name and why he calls himself a Colonel. He was denied military service as he was deemed mentally unfit. The most persistent rumor is he likes the 11 herbs and spices of another famous Colonel’s chicken. As a child, he was in and out of foster homes and spent two years in a detention center in Texas as a teen. Interviews with the foster parents have revealed that they all thought he was dangerous and extremely odd. He would spend hours alone in his room, listening to vinyl 45s on a Sears and Roebuck portable phonograph that had the name Becky Flanders written in the lid in black crayon. He grew his trademark beard when he was 11 years old, oddly enough, it was white even though the Colonel, as a child, had dark hair.He roamed the country in his 20’s and 30’s busking on street corners with a guitar he made from a wooden crate and occasionally getting a gig in a beer joint or a child’s birthday party. He was usually asked to leave after the first two songs, however. Colonel Cobalt was always asked why he didn’t turn professional or try to get a record deal. He always said he “Wasn’t gonna have some SOB A&R pansy telling him to change this or that.”He disappeared for the next 30 years. There were rampant rumors of Cobalt sightings all over the world. Blurry photos from Cairo, Spain, Mississippi, New Zealand and local stories from hundreds of other locations seemed to be authentic, but one thing was certain, he was elusive and always moving. No one knew where he got the money to maintain his lifestyle. One day he would be in a Ritz Carlton penthouse, the next, sleeping under newspapers on a park bench. Johnny Cash and Burl Ives would get postcards from the Colonel and the postmarks backed up the sighting rumors. The postcards always had the same message, “Quit stealing my material! Best, CC” Then, in the late nineties, he showed up in Nashville, the place where he said he would never set foot again, even to take a leak. He released three albums as Cobalt Minor that went nowhere. The music is available on iTunes. He told a waitress at Pancake Pantry iTunes had finally paid him and he was celebrating by blowing it all on a short stack.He was busking again but always seemed to have a lot of money. Word was that he was being supported by wealthy widows and divorcees, but he denied this, saying he didn’t need anybody’s help or sass. Remarkably, Colonel Cobalt and his band, Cobalt Minor, have recently released a vinyl album of peculiar and not particularly memorable songs titled “Sharks Teeth.” A video of a live performance in a well-known Nashville dive was recently posted to YouTube and other media sites. The critics have not been kind, but he said, “Those who can’t do, critique.” He was recently overheard in a West side laundromat saying he had a whole ‘nother album ready to release but he wasn’t going to until “Sharks Teeth” had sold tens of dozens. His entire fan club rented a 15-passenger van when they heard he was playing Bonnaroo, only to be crestfallen after finding out he was just a parking attendant for the festival. Whatever happens next with the Colonel will no doubt be colorful and most likely, unnerving.