Brooklyn based rockers The R Train Band has unleashed their revamp of Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood’s classic hit Dear Mr. Fantasy.

Mike Annese (drums) summed it up best. Allow me to quote,

Mr. Fantasy is a supernatural entertainer who can distract us from the darkness, gloom, and fear that presently exist, and deliver us to the optimism, comfort, and bliss we all desire. He is a magician, a wizard, a puppeteer who can pull our heartstrings through music and song. We chose to perform ‘Dear Mr. Fantasy’ as a medicinal, spiritual inspiration to hope and happiness. The song feels like an epic journey to soaring heights, accomplished through the use of lead guitar crescendos, a plaintiff vocal, wide bass swells, and crushing power drums.”

Mike Annese, drummer of The R Train

The R Train Band comprises of vocalist guitarist Jeffrey Black, drummer vocalist Mike Annese, and Denny Lee on bass and harmony. As they were traveling on New York Subways’ R Train on their way to master tracks at The Plant, the band realized how fortunate they were to be in one of the most iconic cities in the world, experiencing the ride of a lifetime.

It was in that moment The R Train Band was born.

Delivering their uplifting revamp of a classic rock….classic, the single and accompanying visual treatment for Dear Mr. Fantasy is guaranteed to charge you up and boost your spirits. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself uncontrollably playing along on your air guitar.

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You can also stream it on Soundcloud.

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