Exposed by Vince Santoro

Vince Santoro’s “Exposed” is a collection of songs he’s dreamt up with no regard to stylistic barriers. What remains a constant is his unique slant on a number of reminiscences, observations and social comment. You’ll also hear how much he leans on producer George Marinelli’s talents. Close friends and bandmates for many years, Vince sent George songs in their basic form and together they focused on each song one at a time to complete the project.
George is the featured guitarist throughout the record. He also added whatever instrumentation and vocal parts Vince and his wife, Barbara, hadn’t already recorded. Marinelli’s production reflects his years of experience in studio work with many prominent artists like Bruce Hornsby and Bonnie Raitt.
A seasoned sideman himself, Vince also has spent many years playing and recording with numerous notable artists (Edgar Winter, The Highwaymen, Rodney Crowell, Rosanne Cash) and currently plays with The Rascals, featuring Felix Cavaliere.
The two friends chose these songs as a snapshot of Vince’s current writing. All were begun and completed within a year with the exception of “A Too Familiar Sight”. They recruited Benny Harrison and Barbara Santoro for backing vocals to “sweeten” this older track. Benny also added some great keyboard tracks.
Jim Hoke played horns on “Rec Room” and Jonell Mosser made a cameo vocal appearance on “I’d Be Dancin’”.
“Everything” is an unfiltered response to today’s “a lie is just an alternative fact” movement permeating national politics. Listeners can choose to imagine whom it’s written about!
The title track, “Exposed”, looks back at overcoming early sexual insecurities only to arrive at a redemptive realization while the ballad, “For Adeline” puts the listener in the spot we will all be in when losing a parent.
The record covers a lot of ground - from jarring memories to social condemnation, with a sweet, creamy center of fun in between. It is a window with a view into the unique musical world of Vince Santoro.

Tracklist

1.	Exposed	3:26

2.	Rec Room	5:03

3.	For Adeline	4:09

4.	Long Slow Rain	4:14

5.	Everything	3:55

6.	I'd be Dancing	4:20

7.	A Too Familiar Sight	3:49

8.	What's that Like?	3:53

9.	Shade Tree	5:01

Credits

released June 6, 2025

Vince Santoro - All lead vocals.
All drums.
Guitar on 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 & 9
Backups on 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 9
Synth bass on 4
Electric bass on 7

George Marinelli - Electric, acoustic guitars on all songs
Slide guitar on 5, 6 & 9
Bass guitar on 1, 2, 5, 6 & 9
Synth bass on 3 & 8
Keyboards on 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 & 9
Harmonica on 4
Percussion on 5 & 9
Backups on 1

Barbara Santoro - Backups on 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 9
Piano on 3 & 4

Benny Harrison - Keyboards and backups on 7

Jim Hoke - Horns on 2

Jonell Mosser - Vocal on 6

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