Regardless of your musical taste or generational placement across the eras, this Frank Sinatra classic will most likely have found its way into your life at some point. A melodic progression that’s iconic, and a subject matter that’s ever relatable, timeless, and comforting in its optimism and acceptance.
This October, Australian artist Simon Orton turns his vocal charm towards the confidence and realism of That’s Life, and it’s a uniquely mellow celebration, which pays a respectable tribute to the 1960s classic.
Built around an organic live-band set-up of piano, guitars, and light drums, Simon Orton’s cover of That’s Life steers away from the original bass-band bravado of Sinatra’s track, and fully leans into this nearly whispered depth and warmth that is the Simon Orton voice and style.
The music gathers momentum at the right moments, but it’s all gentle, reflective in a new kind of way, and aptly underlines the quiet resilience of our protagonist, and the inspiration behind the cover; a devastating struggle that urgently required some perspective and positivity. There’s no better confrontation or relief than the stark honesty and acceptance of That’s Life, and Orton gifts the song a pleasant recrafting.
Single out October 10th – Pre-save That’s Life. Find Simon Orton on Instagram, Facebook, X.
