This is tied for my favorite song of mine. I don't think it's my "best" necessarily, but one that will always mean the most to me. It's the story of my grandmother, Josephine Hicks. I'm honored to share her legacy with whoever will hear it. She's a special force in the lives of all she ever came in contact with and deserves to be celebrated. She is my story of love.
from
I Am Who We Are,
released July 9, 2021
“Miss Josie”
Words & Music by Michael B. Hicks
Michael B. Hicks Music, BMI ©️2013
Lead Vocals: Mike Hicks
BGVs: RESOUND (Jessica Fox, Mariah Laneé, Joseph Clarke)
Wurlitzer, Glockenspiel, Programming: Mike Hicks
Drums: Terence F. Clark
Guitars: Adam McPhail
Bass: Tommy Sims
Organ: Rev. Charles Hodges
Violins: Kristin Weber, Amy Helman, Avery Bright, Alison McKelvey, Chuck Callahan
Violas: Cassie Morrow, Carl Larson
Cellos: Emily Nelson Rodgers, Paul Nelson, Cremaine Booker
Recorded by Casey Wasner at the Purple House
Strings Recorded by James Waddell at Oceanway Studios, Assisted by Ryan Yount
Hammond B3 Recorded by Boo Mitchell at Royal Studios, Memphis, TN
Vocals recorded by James Waddell at Lyricanvas Studios
Mixed by James Waddell at Lyricanvas Studios
Contains samples of Rev. Arthur L. Hicks & Josephine Hicks praying, Nov 15, 1997