Dandelion Roar by Justin Latam
Leamington singer-songwriter Justin Latam has teamed up with local brewer Kieran Buzek of Top Dog Brewing (Kingsville) in a unique collaboration. His new single, “Dandelion Roar”, was recorded at Sound Foundry Studios (Kingsville) and is a nod to Top Dog’s Fine N’ Dandy Lemon Radler that was released last spring (2024). “As I was sipping on a Top Dog Fine N’ Dandy Radler last summer, I took the opportunity for self-reflection,” said Latam. “I thought about all the loved ones I’ve known in my life who have had to battle cancer. During that reflection, I wrote a song called Dandelion Roar to honour those loved ones, as well as for the ones left behind to carry the memories and the grief.” The Top Dog Lemon Radler was part of the Fine N’ Dandy craft beer initiative last year and Buzek took the time to create the beer with an infusion of dandelion root. He then dedicated the beer to the memory of his mother, Shelley, who passed away in December 2023. The Radler can was adorned with names of several local residents who battled cancer and this year will also include several local names. Latam, Buzek team up for beer and a song to help fight cancer. Last year, Top Dog raised $1,500 for local charity by donating $1 for each can sold.
The Fine N' Dandy project, started by the late brewer Jeffrey Craig at The Walkerville Brewery, has raised over $27,000 for local cancer charities since it started in 2016. This year, donations will be made to the Dr. Michelle Prince Comfort Care Tote Program. The Comfort Tote program provides high quality, custom tote bags to patients starting their first appointment for chemotherapy and is filled with very useful items to help them to cope and manage side effects.
Cheers.
Tracklist
| 1. | Dandelion Roar | 3:41 |
Lyrics
LIFE IS JUST A DANDELION
YELLOW TODAY - ALL BRIGHT AND SMILING
BUT AS ALL THINGS DO, THE YELLOW STARTS TO FADE
TURNS TO WHITE - THEN DRIFTS AWAY
BUT IT’S NOT THE END - IT’S NOT THE END
FOR WHAT SCATTERS BEYOND THIS LIFE IS THE LOVE YOU SEND
SO GO AND ROAR WHILE YOU STILL CAN
ROAR INTO THE RESTLESS WIND UNTIL IT RIPS YOU FROM THE STEM
ROAR INTO THE RESTLESS WIND UNTIL IT RIPS YOU FROM THE STEM
SUN SINKING LOW AS THEY DRIFT AWAY
MY HEAD IS FILLED WITH ALL THOSE YESTERDAYS
AND I CAN’T EXACTLY TELL WHEN THEY’RE OUT OF SIGHT
BUT I KNOW SOME WILL TAKE ROOT IN TOMORROW’S LIGHT
Credits
This song was recorded at Sound Foundry Studios in Kingsville, with engineer and producer Brett Humber.
Words and music by Justin Latam.
License
All rights reserved.
Born and raised in Leamington, ON- Justin Latam (known locally as the “barefoot musician”) has been paying his dues for the last 15 years. In 2015, he left his day job (and shoes) behind to follow a path as working singer-songwriter. . Since then, the barefoot musician’s been juggling music and family, playing 100+ shows/year.