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99 Steps - Single

by Deanne Matley

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Barbette Records' second release of 2021 from Deanne Matley is an original Pop tune written and composed by Songwriter Anthony Burbidge.

"One yes at a time. No matter how wide the hurt inside. One yes at a time." 

Five years ago, after a difficult separation from her now ex-husband, Deanne found herself regularly sitting in the pews at Unity Calgary. It was her Sunday solitude, a place where she found a home in the comforts of a non-denominational spiritual community. One particular Sunday, Anthony, the musical director, performed this song. It moved Deanne instantly to tears. She knew in her heart that she had and would record it one day.  


"One step at a time. No matter how high the mountain I climb. One step at a time." 


A few years later, while attending music school in Montreal, Anthony had given her permission to record the tune. She connected with her good friend Paul Shrofel, and they created their original arrangement in his home studio. Not knowing the exact time to release it, the song has sat in the vault until now.


"One day at a time. No matter how deep the pain inside. One day at a time." 


Deanne chose to release this track around the one-year mark of the pandemic to inspire healing. The song is about hope, and although one may be struggling and can't predict the future, one is never alone. 

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One day at a time
No matter how deep the pain inside
One day at a time

One step at a time
No matter how high the mountain I climb
One step at a time

I take one step to you
And you take ninety-nine steps to me
Oh it’s never been as hard as I thought it would be
Cause you take ninety-nine steps to me

One voice inside
No matter how loud the noise in my mind
One voice inside

One yes at a time
No matter how wide the hurt inside
One yes at a time

I take one step to you
And you take ninety-nine steps to me
Oh it’s never been as hard as I thought it would be
Cause you take ninety-nine steps to me

Oh and everybody knows
It’s impossible to know
What’s coming like we know what came before
Cause we’re blindsided by surprise
Til we finally realize
That it’s you not us who’s really in control

One step to you
And you take ninety-nine steps to me
I take one step to you
You take ninety-nine steps to me

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released March 19, 2021

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Deanne Matley Montreal, Québec

Canadian vocalist Deanne Matley has many superpowers. Trained as a jazz vocalist, she brings a sensual style, a stunning emotional range, and a deep connection with her audience to everything she sings. She’s made a name for herself across Canada and beyond with her dynamic, knock ‘em dead performances with combos of all sizes and albums ranging from standards to pop Christmas favourites. ... more

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