Once Was Blonde by JD Hinton: Review

by admin September 17, 2025

September 17, 2025

JD Hinton bends language into something playful and profound with his new single, “Once Was Blonde,” coming out as a sharp, original, and witty creative in the field naturally. The Texas-born storyteller, known for his crossovers in music, film, and television, revisits an encore favorite from his live shows, finally giving it a proper studio release.

The track arrives with cinematic flair, opening not with instruments but with the hum of real New York traffic recorded at Rockefeller Center, which grounds the song in lived experience before the groove takes off.

From the first walking bassline, Hinton’s thick, charismatic, and relaxed voice takes all our attention charmingly and also empathetically while he lets you in on his troubles. He spins the tale of a whirlwind romance gone sideways. “Convertible was red / The girl was blonde,” he muses, laying the foundation of innocence turned bittersweet. As the story unfolds, the chorus, “I once was blonde, but now I see” works like a witty gut punch at gets us impressed on the wordplay and the profundity within, all at once. It’s humorous on the surface that acknowledges how love disarms and reshapes us.

One of the most striking moments comes with the teasing repetition, as he sings, “Baby lamb, baby doll, baby love, where you been?” The line, echoing the girl’s own words, reproduces the cyclical trap of infatuation, the way sweet talk can keep pulling you back even when you know better. Here, Hinton’s delivery brings the warmth alongside the irony and shows the sting of regret and the wounded resilience that follows. As the track builds, the rhythm section begins to rumble, guitars churn and swirl, and the song blossoms into something bigger than its wry opening promised.

With artwork designed by Hollywood director Dennis Dugan, “Once Was Blonde” pairs humor with heartbreak. More than a funny story, it’s a seasoned reflection on love, loss, and the stubborn hope that rises from experience. Check it out on Spotify, you will love it.