Katie Wighton, the guitar-slinging member of All Our Exes Live in Texas, is back with a solo jam that’s as bright as a summer day. ‘Real Thing’ is like a warm hug on a chilly morning – it’s that good. Forget all the gloomy tunes, this track is a breath of fresh air.
Wighton’s ditched the heartbreak ballads for something upbeat and cheery, and it totally works. She’s spilled her heart out about finding that special someone, and it’s as genuine as it gets. The music is a mix of chill vibes and catchy hooks that will stick in your head for days.
It’s clear that Wighton is having a blast with this one. Her voice is full of life and energy, and the whole song just feels happy-go-lucky. So if you need a pick-me-up, hit play on ‘Real Thing’ and let the good times roll.
“It felt so good to write a happy song for once in my life! Real Thing is not about sugarcoating things though. It’s about the ups and downs and all-arounds. It’s about the holidays in Canada and the trips to Ireland; the tears and the makeup kisses; it’s about real love. My partner produced this song which made it all the more special. Writing the chorus of this song didn’t take long at all. I have been playing a LOT in open D tuning in the last couple of years and this is no different. The verses took me a little longer – I tried so hard to make them personal and not too cheesy.”