Dutch award-winning musician, songwriter, and producer Harry Kappen is back with “Good Samaritans”, a solid and dynamic rock hit from his current album, After the Crossing. The song, with Mexican singer Danna Gomez on the choruses, is a poignant tribute to the people who step up when others need help, expecting nothing in return.
At its heart, the release celebrates compassion, understanding, and the basic human instinct to help someone through a bad patch. Kappen looks for modest heroes whose efforts can make a difference, not recognition or adulation. The message feels genuine and relevant, giving the driving rock song an emotional reason to go beyond its musical urgency.
Danna Gomez’s appearance in the choruses adds another layer to the song, complementing Kappen’s rock-focused style and giving the track its unique flavor. The result is a record that balances energy with a message anchored in human connection. “Good Samaritans” also follows the musical path laid by Kappen’s previous song, “Distant Shore,” while continuing After the Crossing’s link to the work of David Bowie, who died ten years ago this year. There is no simple looking back in Kappen’s work, but Bowie’s daring energy is evident in the song's theatrical rock presentation. Instead, that influence provides a springboard for a contemporary meditation on kindness and humaneness.
The notion of “Good Samaritans” is straightforward, sometimes the folks who make the largest impact are the ones who choose to help. The song has an energetic, theatrical edge and a caring central theme that makes its simple ideas feel strong.