John Conlin, Love Me Just a Little | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 6^th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “Love Me Just a Little” performed by John Conlin.

Prepare to beam with P-R-I-D-E 🏳️‍🌈! Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 celebrates, embraces, and spotlights songs by LGBTQ musicians or allies.  In this column, we provide background and insight into the respective musician(s), as well as analyze + go gaga over the decadent bops being served up.  Furthermore, when the music dictates deeper, more transcendent discussion, we ensure the point is articulated to the fullest.  All styles of music are welcome while the songs can be classics or brand-spanking new. So, without further ado, in the 6^th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2024), we highlight “Love Me Just a Little” performed by John Conlin.

“Only asking you for one thing / I just want it to mean something, oh.” Honestly, that doesn’t seem like too much to ask, John Conlin. Unfortunately, love is often NOT that simple.  The Toronto musician delivers a relatable, well-rounded pop song with “Love Me Just a Little”.  He penned the record alongside Suzie Buist, with top-notch results.  Furthermore, the talented Canadian produced “Love Me Just A Little” alongside Olle Romo. Sweet!

This three minute record has ample pros.  The sound of “Love Me Just a Little” is a huge selling point.  The groove sho’ nuff grooves early one, while those picturesque keys are everything.  Clearly, John Conlin has a fantastic backdrop to sing over and sing he does! His vocals are strong, characterized by an authentic and expressive performance.  As previously referenced, “Love Me Just a Little” is relatable, thanks to not only Conlin’s vocal performance but also, the love-driven lyrics.  “Always telling me how I’m so fine, say anything to get that invite / Know you’re gonna waste my time,” he sings in the first verse, adding in the second, “Lonely nights, I wanna give in / Someone touching my skin / But I been there and it doesn’t make sense, link up just to have it all end / Never hear from them again.” Nobody likes a ghost 👻! The melodies are tuneful throughout, especially the centerpiece, the chorus:

“Oh my god, I’m bleeding every single feeling out

Love me just a little

No one wants to slow dance, what happened to romance?

Love me just a little, just a little right now.”

Gotta love his honesty! The ending of the record is particularly grand, given Conlin’s ad-libs and vocal riffs, as well as the level of energy. All told, John Conlin brings the heat on “Love Me Just a Little”. Regardless how you identify sexually, this song right here is speaks to lots and lots of people.

🎙 John Conlin • 🎵 “Love Me Just a Little” • 🏷 John Conlin • 🗓 2024

John Conlin, Love Me Just a Little: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 6 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; John Conlin; Elias Souza, Los Muertos Crew from Pexels; CatsWithGlasses, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Square Frog, Sudo from Pixabay]