Backstory:

Respectful Pear is a band that originated from the small, eclectic town of Burlington, Vermont in 2010. The lead singer, Melvin “Mel” Greenwood, and the drummer, Theodore “Theo” Pinter, were both childhood friends who shared a mutual love for music. Together they started playing at local gatherings, earning their name from their first ever performance at a farmer’s market, under a large, fruit-laden pear tree. Soon, they were joined by Lisa “Liz” Finnegan on bass and Anthony “Tony” Caruso on keyboards, both of whom brought a unique touch to the band’s music, completing the quartet. They began to gain a local following and eventually broke into the mainstream with their mix of intriguing lyrics and unforgettable melodies.

Genre:
Indie Rock

Title:
“The Fruits of Our Labor”

Full song lyrics:

(Verse 1)
[C] Under the [Am] old pear tree we [F] found our sound, [G]
[C] Strumming in rhythm, [Am] feet on the ground. [F] [G]
[C] Liz on the bass, [Am] Tony on keys, [F]
[G] Mel and Theo, [C] like a musical breeze. [Am] [F] [G]

(Chorus)
[C] We are Respectful Pear, [Am] this is our time, [F]
[G] Sharing our music, line [C] by line. [Am]
[F] Through every high, through every low, [G]
[C] We’ve picked the fruits of our labor to show. [Am] [F] [G]

(Verse 2)
[C] We started with nothing, [Am] just a dream in our heart, [F] [G]
[C] Making music, [Am] it’s a form of art. [F] [G]
[C] From Burlington streets, [Am] to the big stage lights, [F]
[G] It’s been quite [C] a journey, full of delights. [Am] [F] [G]

(Chorus)
[C] We are Respectful Pear, [Am] hear our song, [F]
[G] Every chord, every verse, [C] where we belong. [Am]
[F] Through every beat, through every show, [G]
[C] We’ve picked the fruits of our labor to grow. [Am] [F] [G]

Fan Testimonial:

Name: Rebecca “Becca” Morgan

“I’ve been a fan of Respectful Pear since their early days at the farmer’s market. Their music speaks to me on a personal level; it’s like they have a song for every mood I’m in. Mel’s voice is so soothing, and the harmony between the band members is truly amazing. Every song tells a captivating story, it feels like they’ve put their heart and soul into their music. They are more than just a band to me, they are a part of my daily life. I’ve been to all their concerts in Vermont. Their Indie Rock tunes just hit differently. ‘The Fruits of Our Labor’ is my favorite, not just because of the catchy tune, but also the deep meaning behind the lyrics. Respectful Pear will forever be my favorite band.”