Full Breakdown
Chad Duell Launches Debut Single “If You Need Me”
6/27/2026, 1:40:35 PM
From Soap Star to Musician
After a 15-year run as Michael Corinthos on *General Hospital*, Chad Duell announced his departure in late 2024 and left the show in January 2025. He later revealed a music venture under the name “Duelly,” his longtime Instagram handle.
People Involved
Duell’s partner Luana Lucci and son Dawson (age three) appear in his posts. He thanked Executive Producer Frank Valentini in his farewell. Golden Hour Records releases the single, and Duell discussed his plans on Bradford Anderson and Steve Burton’s “That’s Awesome” podcast.
Single Release Details
The house-music track “If You Need Me” has arrived on Spotify. At 4 min 22 sec, it pairs sparse vocals with a beat-driven electronic sound. The chorus delivers a repeated invitation to call at any hour, emphasizing availability.
Data Snapshot
Length: 4 min 22 sec; Platform: Spotify; Label: Golden Hour Records (operating since 1995); Shift: from a 15-year soap role to a 2026 music debut.
Official Comments
Duell’s Instagram farewell thanked the *General Hospital* team and noted the difficulty of leaving. On the “That’s Awesome” podcast he said he is seeking growth after feeling creatively constrained, stressing the need to embrace discomfort. Golden Hour’s Bandcamp page highlights its long-standing support of Texas underground music, framing the partnership as a natural fit.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I’m beyond grateful to [Executive Producer] Frank Valentini, the cast, crew, and everyone behind the scenes who have been like family to me throughout this amazing journey,” he wrote.” — Chad Duell, Instagram post
- “Right now I’m just trying to grow in ways that maybe I feel like I’ve stifled myself… Sometimes you have to take drastic steps or make yourself feel uncomfortable to take a step. That’s kind of what I have not allowed myself to do in a long time, is to step into more of an uncomfortable situation and grow instead of just [being] comfortable and complacent. That’s the journey at this moment.” — Chad Duell, *That’s Awesome* podcast
- “If you need me, call / Any hour, if it’s night or day / I’ll be on my way / To you,” — Chad Duell, lyric from “If You Need Me.”
- “[serving] the Texas underground music folks since 1995. Catalog ranges from noise rock to ambient electronic to punk to folk. Whatever we’re into.” — Golden Hour Records, Bandcamp description
Significance
Duell joins *General Hospital* alumni—Rick Springfield, Jack Wagner, Jonathan Jackson—who have pursued music, reflecting a broader trend of daytime actors using their fan bases for independent releases.
Future Plans
Duell calls the single the start of a new artistic chapter. He plans additional Duelly releases and deeper collaboration with Golden Hour Records, expanding his output beyond acting.
