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Greg Johnson is back and better than ever.
'Anyone Can Say Goodbye' has all the hallmarks of what we have come to know as Johnson's quintessential sound. A master of soulful tunes, raconteur, Greg Johnson is ready to beguile and seduce us with his latest work. 'Anyone Can Say Goodbye' is full of songs that are ready and waiting to bewitch you. Laden with delicate pop craftsmanship and superb vocals, the record is full of tales of love gone wrong, love gone right, and all the feelings in between.
With seven albums and numerous Tui awards under his belt, this winner of the coveted Silver Scroll songwriter's award has repeatedly embedded his songs into the hearts of New Zealanders. Greg Johnson is a first class composer, wordsmith and entertainer.
Johnson first discovered his zeal for music while growing up in Auckland, on an eccentric blend of punk rock, Simon and Garfunkel and classical music. With a passion for performance and music in his heart, Johnson joined the late night band Bluespeak, singing and playing the trumpet for a living. It was here that Johnson further developed his distinctive and personable on-stage style. However, as pop music is his first love, he soon began to write and record pop songs under his own name. 'Vine Street Stories' was his first breakthrough featuring 4 top 20 singles. The next two solo albums 'Chinese Whispers' and 'Sea Breeze Motel' introduced numerous pop gems including the classic hit 'Liberty', which garnered the distinguished Australasian Performing Rights Association Silver Scroll award in 1997.
Relocating to Los Angeles in 2002 proved lucrative creatively as Johnson joined forces with renowned record producer Clark Stiles (Dandy Warhols, Phunk Junkees) to complete 'Here Comes The Caviar', an album that has nearly reached platinum.
Several songs from that album have found homes on the US airwaves. 'Save Yourself' went top 40 on AAA radio in America both that and 'It's Been So Long' have been featured on the WB's hit show 'High School Reunion' and the ABC show 'Beautiful People'. The MTV shows 'Mysterious Ways', 'Sports Illustrated', 'Road Rules' and 'Real World' have also showcased Johnson's music.
Now Johnson is back, even bigger and brighter with what critic's are saying may be his best album yet. 'Anyone Can Say Goodbye' is full of the soulful intelligent observations that Johnson is so good at. Perhaps darker than his last two albums, it's a record that exercise's his expert ability to create tracks that take you on a musical journey. The first single, 'Now the Sun is Out' is already charming New Zealand radio programmers. With other stand out tracks including 'Venom' and 'New Car Smell', this album catalogues a plethora of emotion from love, friendship, heartbreak and regeneration.
Recorded entirely in the United States with his friend and long time collaborator Ted Brown, his US lifestyle seems to provide the perfect backdrop for Johnson's creativity. He is thrilled with his latest forthcomings. "Yeah, I'm really proud of the work we've done. This record is a great testament to some fantastic musicians and I hope these new songs will inspire old and new fans alike."
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