BTD Song Review Up In Maine by Joe Viglione

BTD Song Review Up In Maine by Joe Viglione

Let’s take a trip Up In Maine, you will want to after hearing this this tune! It’s not only fun melody of this song but it also family history. Written by Sal back in the early 1960s for his wife and children, the tune has been lovingly brought forward into today by Joe Viglione and a stellar team of musicians. Released as a new digital 45 RPM on Boston’s legendary Varulven Records, this track feels like both a time capsule and a fresh summer single.

The recording pulls you in with its bright piano foundation played by Mike Dooner, then blossoms into a lively chorus where Joe and Pamela Ruby Russell share a playful duet. “Up in Maine, up in Maine, everyone likes up in Maine”, it’s catchy, almost childlike in its charm, yet it hits that sweet spot where you can picture it as easily in a family sing-along. Producer Peter Calo adds his touch of magic on guitar, bass, electronic drums, and harmonies, giving the track a polished but whimsical amusement-park feeling.

What makes this release so special is the legacy. Joe has taken his father’s creation, preserved it with care, and delivered it to new ears with respect, warmth, and a dash of fun. The chorus sticks with you long after the song ends, the kind of earworm that makes you smile without even realizing it.

This isn’t just a song; it’s a family heirloom turned into a public celebration. Joe has once again given us a piece of history, polished and ready to live on. Whether you’re discovering it for the first time or hearing it as a thread woven through generations, Up In Maine is simply delightful.

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