Ben Milton and Drake Oakland were more than songwriting partners; they were practically inseparable. United by their deep love for music and their undeniable talent, the duo had created beautiful and soul-stirring melodies. However, their unbreakable bond was tested when Jenny Babbitt entered their lives. Jenny was a captivating woman who effortlessly charmed everyone around her. Both Ben and Drake found themselves utterly smitten by her infectious laughter and radiant smile. In the beginning, Jenny was torn between the two talented musicians. She enjoyed the attention and the adoration they showered upon her. Despite their unspoken rivalry, Ben and Drake remained friends, believing that their music was more important than any romantic entanglements. As time passed, Jenny eventually chose Ben over Drake, and for a while, everything seemed perfect. Their creative collaboration flourished, and they basked in the joy of their shared success. But fate had other plans. One fateful day, Jenny met someone new who captured her heart in a way neither Ben nor Drake ever could. She tenderly broke the news to Ben, leaving him heartbroken and disillusioned. The realization that Jenny was in love with another shattered their harmonious world. In their darkest hour, Ben and Drake turned to their music for solace. They poured their pain and longing into their musical play Three In a Boat, which encapsulated the tumultuous journey of their friendship and unrequited love. "I Had Coffee This Morning," a poignant ballad from their musical, was born out of their shared heartache. The song spoke of missed opportunities, broken promises, and the bittersweetness of letting go. Despite the lingering ache in their hearts, Ben and Drake found solace in each other's company. Their friendship, tested by love and loss, emerged stronger than ever. They learned that while Jenny may have left them behind, their music would forever bind them together in an eternal melody of camaraderie and shared memories.

Vocals and orchestration: Michael Johnson
Orchestra: The Reclinerland Symphony Orchestra

Recorded in 2023 to 2024 at Reclinerland HQ in Paris, France. Mixed and mastered by Michael Johnson and Jarkko Heiniö.