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Today, "Lily Was Here" remains a quintessential example of how a simple melody, performed with genuine chemistry and technical brilliance, can transcend language and genre to become a piece of musical history.

Stewart’s rhythmic, crisp acoustic guitar provides a steady, almost melancholic heartbeat. david_a_stewart_lily_was_here_ft_candy_dulfer

Candy Dulfer’s alto saxophone provides the "voice" of the track. Her playing ranges from breathy, intimate whispers to soaring, powerful peaks. Today, "Lily Was Here" remains a quintessential example

"Lily Was Here" reached in the Netherlands and the Top 10 in the UK and several other European countries. In the United States, it became a significant hit on the Billboard Hot 100, a rare feat for a purely instrumental track during the pop-heavy early 90s. Her playing ranges from breathy, intimate whispers to

The track was originally composed for the soundtrack of the Dutch film De Kassière (internationally known as Lily Was Here ), directed by Ben Verbong. Stewart, who was invited to produce the soundtrack, invited Dulfer to the studio to contribute saxophone parts.

According to music lore, the iconic recording was largely . Stewart played his acoustic guitar while Dulfer responded on the alto saxophone, creating a "call and response" dynamic that felt organic and emotionally charged. The result was so powerful that it was released as a standalone single, propelling Dulfer to international stardom and earning her a Grammy nomination. The Sound: A Perfect Duet