Today, melodic hard rockers Lionheart reveal “Little Ships,” the third and final single taken from the new studio album The Grace of a Dragonfly, set for international release on February 23rd via Metalville Records. The official video can be viewed HERE.
“Little Ships,” with its upbeat verses and memorable chorus hooks, tells the story of “Operation Dynamo” when, between May 26th and June 4th, 1940, hundreds of thousands of Allied soldiers were evacuated from Dunkirk with the aid of hundreds of “little ships” ranging from merchant fishing boats to yachts. The song’s anthemic choruses embody the miraculous success of the operation.
See & hear Lionheart‘s “Little Ships” video in its entirety HERE at the band’s official YouTube channel.
As soon as the previous album The Reality of Miracles hit the shelves in 2020, Lionheart knuckled down to record the next one, deciding early on that this time they would produce a concept album. The record centres around WW2, but the band very much wanted to make this an anti-war album, while at the same time remembering those who fought for our freedom.
The songs on The Grace of a Dragonfly m are sensational, with Lee Small’s emotional lyrics reflecting not only the pain and grief inflicted by war on ordinary, innocent people in every conflict zone, but also their strength, resilience, and determination. Supported by Lionheart’s superb songwriting, soaring backing vocals, beautiful twin-guitar harmonies, and atmospheric keyboards, Lionheart’s sheer power shines brightly from every one of the eleven songs, culminating in a heartfelt prayer for peace in the world.
Each new Lionheart album has brought with it a leap in the quality of the songwriting and production, and this album is no exception. The Grace of a Dragonfly is nothing short of epic and is, by far, Lionheart’s finest work to date. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:
Tracklisting for Lionheart’s The Grace of a Dragonfly
1. Declaration
2. Flight 19
3. V Is For Victory
4. This Is A Woman’s War
5. The Longest Night
6. The Eagle’s Nest
7. Little Ships
8. Just A Man
9. UXB
10. The Grace Of A Dragonfly
11. Remembrance, Praying For World Peace
LIONHEART lineup
Lee Small (The Sweet, ex-Shy) – lead vocals
Dennis Stratton (ex-Iron Maiden) – lead guitar/backing vocals
Steve Mann (MSG, ex-Liar) – lead guitar/backing vocals
Rocky Newton (Grand Slam, ex-MSG) – bass guitar/backing vocals
Clive Edwards (ex-Pat Travers, Uli Jon Roth & Wild Horses) – drums, percussion
LIONEHEART discography
Hot Tonight (1984)
Unearthed – Raiders of the Lost Archives (1999)
Second Nature (2017)
The Reality of Miracles (2020)
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