Music
See Your Shadow Finds Inspiration In The Smell Of Bacon On New Single Release
The chart-topping songwriting and production team releases their latest single, “Simple Special Moment” on January 28th, 2022.

“We encounter so many people, even strangers, that add that moment of joy to our lives and give us a memory that we never forget, a story that we tell over and over because it just makes us feel good”— Michael Coleman, See Your Shadow
Heart. It’s what See Your Shadow’s music is all about. Heart…and bacon! After releasing 5 international iTunes chart-topping singles and amassing 300K Spotify streams and 800K Youtube views, the Phoenix-based country music songwriting and production team is taking time to enjoy every “Simple Special Moment” in life. In fact, that’s the name of their latest single release, dropping on January 28th, 2022.
SYS musical director and songwriter, Michael Coleman explains the song’s origin…and the bacon inspiration:
“Simple Special Moment’ started as a scribble on a cocktail napkin. While having a couple of drinks, the line in the chorus that goes, ‘the smell of bacon filled my nose’ came to me, and I thought that painted such a vivid visual, that I wrote it down, because as you know when bacon is cooking, it just fills the whole house with this great smell. I saved the napkin; held onto it for quite a long time. I was down in Nashville on business, and an opportunity came up for me to write and pitch to a finalist for the television show, “The Voice.” I ran across that cocktail napkin that had that line scribbled on it, and I constructed the story around that line. We encounter so many people, even strangers, that add that moment of joy to our lives and give us a memory that we never forget, or a story that we tell over and over because it just makes us feel good, and that person creates such a lasting impression without even knowing it. That human element, that human experience is at the heart of the piece, and it really is at the heart of the work of See Your Shadow.”
ABOUT SEE YOUR SHADOW: See Your Shadow is the award-winning musical collaborative based out of Phoenix, Arizona, and run by songwriter and producer, Michael “The Metropolitan Cowboy” Coleman. See Your Shadow has had 5 Number 1’s on the iTunes Country Singles Chart in South Africa and was named group of the year by The International Music Association. See Your Shadow has been featured in many media outlets and their work has been featured in film, television and at sporting events. See Your Shadow’s sound and focus is contemporary country, and they are known for their unique writing style as well as the top-notch quality of their productions.
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“Simple Special Moment” (Michael Coleman, BMI)
3:00 AM on a Sunday
On tour barely getting paid
Neon sign says open all night long
Story of her life in her face
Dreamin’ she worked a five-star place
Kindness she gave away for free
I watched her as she took me to my seat
Honey, baby, sugar what she called me
I had scrambled eggs, grits, and toast
The smell of bacon filled my nose
She confessed she had a tattoo
I spilled coffee in my lap
Said a four-letter word made her laugh
And we shared a simple special moment
Back of a limousine
Top of Billboard Magazine
Name in lights ‘cause I worked so hard
Room reserved for VIPs
Radio contest meet ‘n’ greet
She came in nervous as can be
Held out her hand said how do you do
I said OMG I remember you
I had scrambled eggs, grits, and toast
The smell of back filled my nose
You confessed you had a tattoo
I spilled coffee in my lap
Said a four-letter word made you laugh
And we shared a simple special moment
Many nameless strangers make up our past
Leaving us with memories that can last
Mainstage
Michael Waters finds redemption with latest release “We’re Much Better People Now”
Regret doesn’t have to be the end of the story. That’s the point of Michael Waters‘s “We’re Much Better People Now”. This intimate Americana singer-songwriter acoustic ballad is about what happens when two people own their histories, embrace the mistakes that made them who they are, and decide that growth and love matter more than anything else.
Waters writes about two people who don’t start out under the best of circumstances. Both have histories, and the relationship is a space where those histories can be acknowledged but not allowed to define the present. In its reflective mood, it turns to forgiveness, commitment, and hope.
No busy production here, the song instead zeroes in on an intimate singer-songwriter feel that keeps the spotlight on the vocal and the words. Waters’ voice gives the ballad a direct, personal character that anchors the emotion. The performance seems designed to communicate, not to wow you, so you can stay focused on the core relationship and the shifting perspective.
“We’re Much Better People Now” also benefits from a theme that could apply to many. People aren’t perfect; they have layers of history, and sometimes they change because of the relationships they care about. The song recognises that just because you’re improving doesn’t mean the past didn’t happen. Instead, it suggests that understanding your origins can make the future you share more meaningful and secure.
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Rock
Rusty Reid brings fresh clarity with latest release “I Can See Clearly Now”
Rusty Reid‘s latest release, “I Can See Clearly Now”, is a respectful nod to a song that has already had decades of listeners but gives the familiar material a personal indie-folk-pop-country-rock identity. This new take keeps the classic’s optimistic feel, originally made famous by Johnny Nash in 1972, but shifts the spotlight to Reid’s voice and guitar playing.
The arrangement has a warm, straight-ahead band feel, with cool bass and drums underpinning the guitar-led performance. The instrumentation lets the track move easily without taking away from its core message of renewal. Reid’s voice gives the song a feeling of a modern reimagining of a beloved classic, rather than a museum piece. It gives the performance a unique feel.
But the song’s emotional thrust is still about getting through trouble and looking ahead. The mood is one of relief and renewed confidence, with its images of rain passing, obstacles coming into view, and a bright day ahead. That message still resonates in 2026 because it isn’t tied to a specific time. It captures the simple experience of moving from uncertainty to clarity.
Connect with Rusty Reid on Spotify || Instagram || Facebook || Youtube
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