Decades after the original release, producer released a modern version titled "Lily Was Here (Original Mix)" in November 2022 on the Purple Disco Records label.
"Lily Was Here" is an iconic instrumental duet released in by English musician Dave Stewart (of Eurythmics) and Dutch saxophonist Candy Dulfer . While the original 1989 version is a smooth jazz-pop classic, modern interpretations like the Ken@Work Original Mix (2022) have reimagined the track for contemporary dance floors. 🎷 The 1989 Original Masterpiece Lily Was Here Original Mix Ken Work
Prince, Van Morrison, Pink Floyd, Alan Parsons, and many other iconic performers have featured Dulfer–both in studio and on stage. Nolan Dalla Decades after the original release, producer released a
The song’s massive success launched Candy Dulfer's solo career, leading to her Grammy-nominated debut album, Saxuality . The Ken@Work "Original Mix" (2022) 🎷 The 1989 Original Masterpiece Prince, Van Morrison,
The track was recorded in just one take during an impromptu jam session at the end of a recording day.
Dave Stewart played the opening four-note melody on guitar, and then-20-year-old Dulfer improvised the soulful saxophone response.
The song was originally created for the soundtrack of the Dutch film De Kassière (internationally titled Lily Was Here ), directed by Ben Verbong.