DANNY JOHNSON
''GRIH-GRIH THING''
JULY 1 1997
47:38
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01 - Grih-Grih Thing 04:11
02 - Spirit Fly Blues 06:01
03 - Hell To Pay 03:48
04 - Decadent Days 03:57
05 - Please Don't Let Me Misunderstood 04:48 (Bennie Benjamin, Gloria Caldwell, Sol Marcus)
06 - Doin' Hard Time 04:47
07 - King Of Hearts 03:54
08 - Desiree 04:13 (Morgan Cavett, Danny Johnson)
09 - Cry Cry Cry 04:01
10 - One More Last Chance 04:19
11 - Nuit Du Rev; Night Of Dreams 03:34
Tracks By Danny Johnson Except 05, 08
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Danny Johnson - vocals, guitar, keyboards
Jessy Green - violin, background vocals
Michael Wilk - keyboards
Zeke Clark - drums, background vocals
Kevin Valentine, Ron Hurst - drums
Sharon Bryant, Mortonette Jenkins - background vocals
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REVIEW/AMG
Jana Pendragon
Danny Johnson has been a daunting guitar presence since the tender age of 18. Often compared to Hendrix and Clapton, this project takes Johnson beyond such comparisons and allows him to stand firmly on his own talent and style. A bluesy rocker, Grih-Grih Thing combines the artist's Louisiana roots with a lifetime of experience on and off the road. Johnson demonstrates a wisdom beyond his years on such self-penned tunes as "Hell to Pay," "One More Last Chance" and the mature, autobiographical "King of Hearts." This disc is well-rounded and diverse and includes a stunning cover of the Animals "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood," as well as an instrumental piece showing off Johnson's deft touch.
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BIOGRAPHY/AMG
Jana Pendragon
Danny Johnson was born and raised in Louisiana, where he was discovered by another one of rock & roll's guitar greats, Rick Derringer. A young Danny Johnson can be heard on four of Derringer's CBS projects, where Johnson's talents are exhibited not only as a budding guitar master, but also as a songwriter and vocalist. Johnson's evolution from son of the South to world-renowned artist included a stint with his own trio, Axis. A contract with RCA followed. Eventually, Rod Stewart became aware of Johnson and offered him the opportunity to write, record, and tour with him. The 1981 Warner Brothers release Tonight I'm Yours includes Johnson's haunting style. Over the years, he's been in demand by the likes of Eddie Van Halen, Alice Cooper, country/rockabilly kid Billy Burnette, Danny Tate, and Steppenwolf. While he holds an impressive place in the annals of rock history, he has also distinguished himself as a honky tonker, a contributor to the genre of country-blues, and a film composer whose credits include Wayne's World, Gremlins II, and a documentary about baseball hero Nolan Ryan. The result of Johnson's multi-level involvement is a well-rounded artist who can honestly be considered a contributor to the continuation of American roots music. With the release of a 1997 solo project on Who-Doo Records, Grih-Grih Thing, Johnson has entrenched himself and his distinctive style in the consciousness of American music. Noted for his charismatic presence on-stage, this future legend tours the world on behalf of his own music, as well as supporting John Kay and Steppenwolf.
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''GRIH-GRIH THING''
JULY 1 1997
47:38
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01 - Grih-Grih Thing 04:11
02 - Spirit Fly Blues 06:01
03 - Hell To Pay 03:48
04 - Decadent Days 03:57
05 - Please Don't Let Me Misunderstood 04:48 (Bennie Benjamin, Gloria Caldwell, Sol Marcus)
06 - Doin' Hard Time 04:47
07 - King Of Hearts 03:54
08 - Desiree 04:13 (Morgan Cavett, Danny Johnson)
09 - Cry Cry Cry 04:01
10 - One More Last Chance 04:19
11 - Nuit Du Rev; Night Of Dreams 03:34
Tracks By Danny Johnson Except 05, 08
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Danny Johnson - vocals, guitar, keyboards
Jessy Green - violin, background vocals
Michael Wilk - keyboards
Zeke Clark - drums, background vocals
Kevin Valentine, Ron Hurst - drums
Sharon Bryant, Mortonette Jenkins - background vocals
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REVIEW/AMG
Jana Pendragon
Danny Johnson has been a daunting guitar presence since the tender age of 18. Often compared to Hendrix and Clapton, this project takes Johnson beyond such comparisons and allows him to stand firmly on his own talent and style. A bluesy rocker, Grih-Grih Thing combines the artist's Louisiana roots with a lifetime of experience on and off the road. Johnson demonstrates a wisdom beyond his years on such self-penned tunes as "Hell to Pay," "One More Last Chance" and the mature, autobiographical "King of Hearts." This disc is well-rounded and diverse and includes a stunning cover of the Animals "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood," as well as an instrumental piece showing off Johnson's deft touch.
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BIOGRAPHY/AMG
Jana Pendragon
Danny Johnson was born and raised in Louisiana, where he was discovered by another one of rock & roll's guitar greats, Rick Derringer. A young Danny Johnson can be heard on four of Derringer's CBS projects, where Johnson's talents are exhibited not only as a budding guitar master, but also as a songwriter and vocalist. Johnson's evolution from son of the South to world-renowned artist included a stint with his own trio, Axis. A contract with RCA followed. Eventually, Rod Stewart became aware of Johnson and offered him the opportunity to write, record, and tour with him. The 1981 Warner Brothers release Tonight I'm Yours includes Johnson's haunting style. Over the years, he's been in demand by the likes of Eddie Van Halen, Alice Cooper, country/rockabilly kid Billy Burnette, Danny Tate, and Steppenwolf. While he holds an impressive place in the annals of rock history, he has also distinguished himself as a honky tonker, a contributor to the genre of country-blues, and a film composer whose credits include Wayne's World, Gremlins II, and a documentary about baseball hero Nolan Ryan. The result of Johnson's multi-level involvement is a well-rounded artist who can honestly be considered a contributor to the continuation of American roots music. With the release of a 1997 solo project on Who-Doo Records, Grih-Grih Thing, Johnson has entrenched himself and his distinctive style in the consciousness of American music. Noted for his charismatic presence on-stage, this future legend tours the world on behalf of his own music, as well as supporting John Kay and Steppenwolf.
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WEBSITE
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TO THE TOP
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