True creative chemistry is impossible to manufacture; it either exists in the room or it doesn’t. In the case of James A. Rocco and Heidi Karol Johnson, that connection was captured decades ago, tucked away on a shelf, and left to mature like a fine vintage. Their new single, ‘Could It Be Love’, arrives not as a relic of the past, but as a luminous pop duet that feels remarkably vital in 2026.
The track originated in the 90s for the indie film ‘Rainy Days’. While the film itself never reached the finish line, the sessions at The Rock Studios—helmed by engineers Gary Pozner and Warren Rosenstein—birthed a "lost" archive of sophisticated songwriting. Now being unearthed as part of the Legacy Series, ‘Could It Be Love’ showcases a brand of songwriting that prioritises emotional nuance over modern bombast.
Written alongside longtime collaborator Albert Evans during a "shared good fortune" session, the track avoids the power-ballad tropes of the era. Instead, it plays out like an intimate, hushed conversation between two confidants sensing a shift in their relationship. There is a distinct lack of "featured artist" posturing here; Rocco and Johnson operate as a singular unit, their voices weaving together with a level of trust that only comes from years of shared history.
Musically, the song lands in that polished Adult Contemporary territory occupied by icons like The Carpenters or Michael McDonald. It is music that values sincerity and melodic clarity above all else.
The journey to this 2026 release involved a delicate remastering process aimed at preserving the original performance’s restraint. However, the sessions took an unexpected turn thanks to legendary mastering engineer Phil Klum.
‘Could It Be Love’ is a shining example that great songs don’t date; they simply wait for the world to catch up. You can stream the single now on all major platforms, and for more from James A. Rocco, join him on Facebook and Instagram.
