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Havana Havana
This is an ibiza type dance track with lyrics written by simon johnson music arrangement written by simon johnson and John swift -rap and dance artist
I started playing guitar at the age of 4 years,
my dad was a folk singer and my biggest influence.
I started busking around the UK at the age of 15 and then on to Europe and America in my early 20s.
I then turned pro touring the working clubs here and in Europe.At this point about 29 I think I took up piano also had a good 8 years solid playing a lot of catching up to do ha.......
My greatest ambition fulfilled was standing on stage in Nashville Tennessee and singing outside the old oprey house it was an open mic performance but one I treasure greatly.
I also fulfilled one of my other ambitions, to meet and talk about songwriting with the master himself Tom Paxton.
Just recently september 1st I had the surprise of my life to sing with my Idol Joshua Kadison see the photo it was in Krefeld Dusseldorf Germany.Wow a night I will never forget.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
I have taken time off to write due to problems with my lungs however I still give performances here and in Belgium.
Your musical influences
Joshua Kadison, Billy Joel ,James Taylor,Jim Croce,Townes van zandt,Mickey Newbury,Paul Simon, Guy Clark, the list is endless.
What equipment do you use?
When gigging I use Eon 15 speakers made by JBL perfect for acoustic guitar and stage piano work.
Anything else?
Enjoy the songs for what they are Im not super deep or anything like that I love music making and meeting other writers I do not hold anyone in higher esteem than anyone else we all live and breath the same air, Infact people with great popularity let themselves down with their big egos thats been my experience anyway.One of the nicest people I had the pleasure to meet was an exception to this rule the late great Oliver Reed and he was not even a musician ,a lovely humble human being.ironic as it seems I was in Valletta Malta watching the parade the afternoon he passed away.He was in the process of making his last film Gladiator bless his soul.I would also like to mention my meeting Joshua Kadison recently what a sweet humble guy my faith in human nature was restored that day I cant say more than that.
Simon Johnson plays a -Blueridge bluegrass guitar and a P-60 yamaha piano.For live shows he uses a Takamine G series cutaway electro acoustic guitar.
grimsby,
United Kingdom
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124301
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Talent beyond belief,,,, why arn't you on the shelves...
New Carolina morning is a great song. Definitely like the guitar and chord progressions. The vocals are solid as well. Keep up the great work. Wondering if you could check out my stuff at www.purevolume.com/jimgaven, http://www.soundclick.com/bands/2/jimgaven.htm, and www.mp3.com.au/jimgaven. Thank you very much.
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