Richard Lynch Pays Tribute to Country Classic on “Rest Your Love on Me”-Richard Lynch has been recognized for over forty years as one of the finest singers of genuine country music. In his latest album, “Pulling Up the Covers,” Lynch honors the greats that paved the way for his success through a list of classics. The first single, Lynch’s cover of ‘Rest Your Love on Me’ shows the depth of the Ohio born artist and his love for traditional country.
This song was composed by Barry Gibb and originally sung by Conway Twitty in 1981, “Rest Your Love on Me” is a love story and fits Lynch’s melodic vocal range best. He sings with a smooth voice over well arranged music to enhance the romantic lyrics with passion. Lynch adds new energy to this classic piece but does not lose the spirit that defined this song when it became a hit. Lynch has a sweet, deep voice and a very sincere approach towards the song that immediately takes the audience to the core of the composition. As if it was a warm and familiar embrace from an old friend, his version is rather welcoming to fans who long for this period. Lynch does an excellent job of maintaining the romantic aspect of the piece while also grounding it in realism. Each sincere intonation is resonant with the sincerity for which he is famous.
Besides honoring the legends of country music, the cover of “Rest Your Love on Me” is a testimony to Lynch’s dedication to the genre. In his more than forty years in the business, Lynch has demonstrated not only his singing abilities but also his loyalty to the true country ideals. On this song, one can see his love and appreciation for good songwriting and music production. Thus, the song “Rest Your Love on Me” gives a hint of what Lynch has in store for his fans in the full album of “Pulling Up the Covers” that is filled with classic covers. Served with the tenderness and openness which is characteristic of Lynch’s creativity, this track adds a new layer of meaning to the cherished tune. It remains as a good example of how one country great can pay respect to others that were great before.
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