Premium Grade Recordings in association with SoulMusic Records-Digital, proudly presents “Life Is Too Short,” a 10-track album by the much-revered soulful singer/songwriter and performer, Pauli Carman.
Blessed with a silky-smooth voice that’s recognizable and timeless at the same time, Pauli’s velvety voice has graced R&B/pop classics such as “How ‘Bout Us” and “Try Again” with the group Champaign and solo releases such as “Dial My Number”.
Pauli’s back with wonderful new album, “Life Is Too Short”, co-produced by award-winning producer Preston Glass & Pauli, along with super contributions by Brian Morgan and Christian Belnavis.
“I Just Can’t Get Over You” & ’Til I Get Back To You, ” two singles released in 2026 have been well-received and music listeners have been anticipating the album’s release. Notes Pauli, “Working with Preston Glass has been a complete joy: he is an excellent communicator and a superb teacher; and he teaches without having to say too many words.”
Yes, ‘life is too short’ to miss out on beautiful music: kick back, relax and close your eyes in your favorite easy chair and let Pauli Carman’s honey-dipped voice do the rest!
Check it out!
(P) & (C), 2026, Premium Grade Productions/Soul Music Records-Digital, distributed worldwide by Warner X, on all digital platforms.
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CREDITS
LIFE IS TOO SHORT
Produced by Preston Glass & Pauli Carman (except where noted)
Executive Producers: David Nathan & Preston Glass
1. ’TIL I GET BACK TO YOU
Written by Preston Glass & Christian Belnavis
Published by Platinum Garage, Liquid Oxygen & Seepin’ Publishing (BMI)
Lead & Background Vocals: Pauli Carman Lead & Rhythm Guitars: Preston Glass Keyboards & Stax Horn Arrangement: Preston Glass
2. WITH AN EVERLASTING SMILE
Written by Preston Glass & Christian Belnavis
Published by Platinum Garage, Liquid Oxygen & Seepin’ Publishing (BMI)
Lead & Background Vocals: Pauli Carman Rhythm Guitars & Keyboards: Preston Glass Tambourine & Percussion: Chris Burns (The Soul Prophet)
3. FALLING IN LOVE*
Produced by Hitshack (Brian K. Morgan, Katie Goulet), Preston Glass & Pauli Carman
Written by Brian K. Morgan, Katie Goulet & Pauli Carman
Published by Z Music Factory & Paul D. Carman (BMI) Keyboards/Guitar: Brian K. Morgan Keyboards/Bass: Katie Goulet Background Vocals: Brian K. Morgan, Katie Goulet & Pauli Carman
4. NO YOU WITHOUT ME*
Produced by Preston Glass, Pauli Carman & Diggan d’adesky
Written by Diggan d’adesky, Pauli Carman & Preston Glass
Published by Diggan d’adesky (ASCAP), Platinum Garage & Paul D. Carman (BMI) Lead & Background Vocals: Pauli Carman
All Instruments: Diggan d’adesky
5. LIFE IS TOO SHORT
Written by David Nathan, Preston Glass & Pauli Carman
Published by David Nathan (PRS), Platinum Garage & Paul D. Carman (BMI)
Lead & Background Vocals: Pauli Carman
All Instruments: Preston Glass
6. THE LITTLE THINGS*
Produced by Hitshack (Brian K. Morgan, Katie Goulet), Pauli Carman & Preston Glass
Written by Brian K. Morgan, Katie Goulet, Preston Glass & Pauli Carman
Published by Z Music Factory, Platinum Garage & Paul D. Carman (BMI)
Keyboards/Guitar: Brian K. Morgan Keyboards/Bass: Katie Goulet Background Vocals: Brian K. Morgan, Katie Goulet & Pauli Carman
7. FINE AS VINTAGE WINE
Written by Preston Glass & Christian Belnavis
Published by Platinum Garage, Liquid Oxygen & Seepin’ Publishing (BMI)
Lead & Background Vocals: Pauli Carman Drums & Bass: Preston Glass Keyboards & Horn Arrangement: Preston Glass
8. I JUST CAN’T LET YOU GO
Written by Pauli Carman
Published by Paul D. Carman (BMI)
Bass: Paul Richmond Piano: Brenda Bouschard Guitar: Terry “T-Bird” Richmond Vocals: Pauli Carman Strings/Arrangement, French Horn, Vibraphone & Drum Sprinkles: Preston Glass
9. MOVIN’ IN FOR THE THRILL (ft. Gemia Burns)
Written by Preston Glass & Christian Belnavis
Published by Platinum Garage, Liquid Oxygen & Seepin’ Publishing (BMI)
Lead & Background Vocals: Pauli Carman Co lead Vocals: Gemia Burns Drums, Vibraphone, Horns & Keyboards: Preston Glass Keyboards & Stax Horn Arrangement: Preston Glass
10. ONE TOO MANY NIGHTS
Written by Preston Glass & Christian Belnavis
Published by Platinum Garage, Liquid Oxygen & Seepin’ Publishing (BMI)
Lead & Background Vocals: Pauli Carman Lead & Rhythm Guitars: Preston Glass Keyboards & Stax Horn Arrangement: Preston Glass
Recorded at HighCross Sound, Champaign, Illinois and “The Hang” Studio, Los Angeles, CA.
Mixed & Mastered at “The Hang” Studio, Los Angeles, CA.
Engineered by: Anthony Gravino, Preston Glass & Felix Cardonia
Photography: Cover Art: Preston Glass, David Nathan & DaSoul Patrol Art
Special Thanks from Pauli Carman
Special thanks to Preston Glass / Premium Grade Productions, whose master class writing and production skills have been an amazing experience and a pure delight in this collaboration of Heart and Soul.
Thank you to: David Nathan / Soul Music Records Warner X Distribution
Chris Rizik, Andre Pittmon
All Radio around the world for keeping the legacy of Pauli Carman music alive
Vannessa Jordan / CEO, National R&B Music Society
Anthony Gravino / HighCross Sound
Paul Richmond / Terry “T Bird” Richmond
Brian Morgan, Johnie Lewis Tidwell Jr., Dan McGarr ,Carma Carman
Thank you to all my friends and fans around the world. From my heart to yours… Keep GOD first and stay one with the Universe.
Special Thanks from Preston Glass
To Pauli Carman, my little (big) brother, Gina Glass, Christian Belnavis, Diggan d’adesky
