Toby Gad, the GRAMMY-nominated songwriter and producer behind some of the biggest global hits ever written such as John Legend’s “All Of Me,” Beyoncé’s “If I Were A Boy,” and Fergie’s “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” releases PIANO DIARIES – THE HITS (Deluxe), adding 8 songs to his July-release PIANO DIARIES – THE HITS, which already garnered ten million streams. After a remarkable career amassing over 19 billion streams, Toby Gad continues to thrive within the music scene with his creativity. This Deluxe Album, also mixed in Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio, is now available across all streaming platforms HERE.
PIANO DIARIES – THE HITS (Deluxe) presents Toby’s all-time hits in an emotionally captivating piano-vocal-strings rendition that gives his radio staples a timeless feel. With fresh artists like Jerub, Elijah Blake, Justin Jesso, Antonique Smith, Shuba, Mae Mae, Alex Kinsey, and Casey Abrams, Toby aims to pass the torch to a new generation.
New tracks on PIANO DIARIES – THE HITS (Deluxe) include timeless classics, such as:
- “Living for Love” feat. Jerub: Originally co-written with Madonna and Diplo, this heartfelt reinvention highlights Jerub’s stellar vocals, turning this high energy dance hit into a soulful ballad.
- “Here’s to Us” feat. Elijah Blake: First released by Halestorm, Toby’s rework transforms this American #1 Rock anthem into an uplifting celebration of resilience and unity.
- “Fire Under My Feet” feat. Justin Jesso: Leona Lewis’ Top40 single showcases Jesso’s dynamic range and emotional depth in this self-empowerment song.
- “Love Song to the Earth” feat. Antonique Smith: Originally performed by Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Fergie, and more of the world’s biggest names in music as a charity release for the United Nations’ Climate Change initiatives, Toby’s environmental tune is reworked alongside Smith’s powerful vocals.
- “Don’t Hold Your Breath” feat. Shuba: Nicole Scherzinger’s empowering #1 hit gets a liberating rap makeover with Shuba’s sassy vocals.
- “No Matter What” feat. Gad’s daughter, Mae Mae: Calum Scott’s pivotal coming-out ballad is reinterpreted with Mae Mae’s, delicate and airy vocals.
- “Year Without Rain” feat. Alex Kinsey: Selena Gomez & The Scene’s dreamy track is redesigned into a stripped-back, timeless arrangement, highlighting X Factor winner Kinsey’s smooth delivery.
- “I Do” feat. Casey Abrams: A standout jazzy reinterpretation of Colbie Caillat’s wedding classic, showcasing Abrams’ signature vocal charm and bass-playing that got him into the final rounds of American Idol Season 10.
Following dazzling live performances with standing ovations in Los Angeles and London, Toby continues bringing PIANO DIARIES to audiences worldwide, featuring various collaborators and telling his untold stories behind the songs.
PIANO DIARIES – THE HITS (Deluxe) completes Gad’s legacy album comprising 16 of his greatest hits with 17 new unique artists, providing a fresh take on beloved melodies and lyrics we have been singing along to for decades.
Gad is also the host of the fresh weekly podcast, ‘Songs You Know,’ which features eye-opening conversations with the writers, artists, and producers behind the biggest songs in the world sharing untold, behind-the-scenes stories.
PIANO DIARIES – THE HITS (Deluxe) Tracklist:
- All of Me feat. Celina Sharma
- If I Were a Boy feat. Angelina Jordan
- Big Girls Don’t Cry feat. Victoria Justice
- Untouched feat. Johnny Orlando
- Here’s To Us feat. Elijah Blake
- No Matter What feat. Mae Mae
- Living For Love feat. Jerub
- Fire Under My Feet feat. Justin Jesso
- Skyscraper feat. Camilyo
- Don’t Hold Your Breath feat. Shuba
- Who You Are feat. Louisa Johnson
- Love Song to the Earth feat. Antonique Smith
- I Do feat. Casey Abrams
- Feel Good feat. Paravi
- Year Without Rain feat. Alex Kinsey
- Little Do You Know feat. Keke Palmer and Aloe Blacc
About Toby Gad
Diamond award winning Toby Gad is a renowned songwriter and producer whose work has won several Grammys and defined modern pop music for over two decades. With 19 billion career streams and a catalog of hits for artists such as Madonna, Beyonce, Paul McCartney, John Bon Jovi, John Legend, Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson, and Donna Summer, Toby Gad continues to influence the music industry with his innovative and heartfelt compositions. With his recently released album-project, “PIANO DIARIES – THE HITS” – reinventing his most iconic songs with some of today’s best singers, his journey as an artist is just beginning with groundbreaking, original releases on the horizon.
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