Riverwoods teams up with powerhouse singer Jeanette Bengtsson for "Cruising," a soft rock song that feels both familiar and quietly urgent. "Cruising" is a song for troubled times that doesn't shout for attention but glides in, steady and comforting, like a late-night drive when the world feels heavy and you're relying on someone you trust to get you home.
"Cruising" is really about getting through tough times with the help of someone close to you. The song is based on the melody of Lars Brundin's Swedish song "Du finns här." Jimmy Granstrom and Dave Prine wrote new English lyrics for the song, which give it a new emotional perspective while staying true to the original. The song is classic soft rock with warmth, patience, and depth. It's the kind of song that lets the listener breathe.
Jeanette Bengtsson's singing is excellent. She has toured the US and Europe with the ABBA tribute band Arrival From Sweden and worked with Michael Stolt and Roxette guitarist Jonas Isacsson. This gives her both experience and sensitivity on the track. Her voice has a calm confidence that aligns with the song's message of staying strong and staying close to others. Riverwoods, the project of Swedish songwriter Jimmy Granstrom and different collaborators, continues to have a subtle connection to the Roxette universe. Dave Prine adds another layer of quiet distinction, drawing from a life full of music and preserving culture. "Cruising" reminds us why songs like this last. It is a kind friend on days when you don't know what to do. It shows that sometimes the best way to move forward is to keep moving together.
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