Johnny J. Blair Singer at Large
Johnny J. Blair Singer at Large
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“Not Gonna Drown” live demo by Johnny J. Blair “Singer at Large”
The words to “Not Gonna Drown” were written by John Quick, a free-spirited lyricist from Zimbabwe (check out his music soundcloud.com/quickjay). I built the tune after “Sail on Sailor” (Beach Boys) and I hope to record a full band version of it someday. Do you like this music and wish to support what I’m doing? Please contact me to do an online concert (blairproductions32@gmail.com) and/or drop something into the tip jar PayPal.Me/johnnyjblair and/or become a Patreon patron www.patreon.com/johnnyjblair …and please subscribe to my RUclips channel! (Thank you so much!)
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Видео

Tim Andrews & Paul Korda "Makin' Love to Him" (1968 Parlophone single)
Просмотров 23712 часов назад
This B-side clocks in at 2:14-a proto-typical side of psychedelic Brit-pop with lyrics from a bloke tortured by jealousy and worry about his girlfriend. The music track, however, condenses beats and sounds akin to Deep Purple and The Doors, and Tim/Chris’s echo-plexed/distorto-vocals are prescient to 90s grunge and the current wave of prog-psychedelic rock artists. It’s from a series of singles...
The Monkees "Randy Scouse Git" live @ The Greek Theatre, July 16, 2011
Просмотров 31428 дней назад
The images I collected for this video partially conveys the ongoing relationship between The Beatles and The Monkees, as described in the song “Randy Scouse Git,” one of Micky Dolenz’s signature songs-his repot on a London party with The Beatles in 1967, wrapped in psychedelic jazzy post-vaudeville rock’n’roll. I found this jumpy but un-cut phone video footage of us doing it at The Greek Theatr...
"Big Town Winding Down" by Johnny J. Blair + Richard Devletian + Felipe Torres@ftdrum456
Просмотров 12Месяц назад
A spoken word piece, "Big Town Winding Down," is my impression from conversations, images, scenes, and stories of urban life in particular, a dream I had in which George Gershwin's Concerto in F kept looping against a black & white "movie" of 1920s New York City. Rather than feel overwhelmed by metropolis, I harmonized with it and let it absorb me. The music bed is from Cafe Khufu live improv s...
TIME TRAVELER’S TURNTABLE #20 “Yellow River”- A Great Song by Christie From The Vietnam War Era
Просмотров 1226 месяцев назад
LYRICS: So long boy, you can take my place, Got my papers, I got my pay So pack my bags, and I'll be on my way To Yellow River Put my gun down, the war is won, Fill my glass high, the time has come I'm goin' back to the place that I love, to Yellow River (Chorus): Yellow River, Yellow River, Is in my mind and in my eyes Yellow River, Yellow River, Is in my blood, it's the place I love Got no ti...
"The Girl With The Lena Horne Smile" (live) Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
Просмотров 1156 месяцев назад
I wrote this Latin-y pop song as a valentine to my soulmate and true love, Uma Robin Mackey, as she has a big and remarkable smile that she blesses the world with every day. The idea for the lyrics came from looking at album covers and photos of Lena Horne, the legendary actress, singer, and Civil Rights activist. Both women bear a resemblance. If you’re familiar with Lena Horne’s career, you’l...
3 Songs by The Hollies performed by Crystal Drive (live 1973)
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Crystal Drive was a cover band based in Madeira Beach, Florida during the early to mid 1970s. They were fans of The Hollies and their set included the hit “Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress” as well as the rarely covered songs “Survival of the Fittest” and “Gasoline Alley Bred.” These cuts feature the lead vocals and piano of Chris Jones. This audio was recorded live on Thanksgiving 1973. The vi...
"Like A Dream" by Chris Andrews
Просмотров 5997 месяцев назад
When life and loss are overwhelming, dreams enter in to help us heal. This micro-musical fantasy ballad features some of Chris’s best keyboard and vocal work. On a cosmic jukebox this song would play next to Elton John, Cliff Richard, and Leo Sayer. Download here: timchrisandrews.bandcamp.com/track/like-a-dream If this is your introduction to Chris, he’s a British singer-songwriter and recordin...
Davy Jones (Monkees) live in Pittsburgh 5/14/10
Просмотров 6 тыс.8 месяцев назад
As filmed for PBS at Benedum Theatre w/myself, Jessica Pacheco, and members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. For me this was an auspicious occasion on several counts-including that, for the first time, I played guitar on songs that I usually played bass or keyboards on. That very day, Davy bought me that blue tie “to go with my guitar” (I still wear it). The complete set can be downloaded ...
"Keep Sharing the Crayons" by Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
Просмотров 1198 месяцев назад
This is a passion piece of mine, inspired by my experiences being in fellowship with diverse people-“The Grand Company, No more missing harmony.” Everyone-black, white, brown, old, young, big, small-brings something to this big table called life, and it’s a gift to be handed even the tiniest role in God’s Kingdom called Earth. The line “And you know the difference, it won’t wash away…” was insp...
"In Your Mind" a Bryan Ferry song played acoustically by Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
Просмотров 19510 месяцев назад
This is my off the cuff cover of the title song from Bryan Ferry’s 4th solo album (made when Roxy Music was taking a break). Some say it’s a “secret highlight” of Bryan’s early career. For me, "In Your Mind" is one of his masterworks as a songwriter. The song drew me in when I’d just turned 20, and it gave me a sublime sense of place in a time when life was uncertain for me. The original had so...
Johnny J. Blair & The Temple UMC Choir "Jesus Gave Me Water" (live 2014)
Просмотров 8510 месяцев назад
Happy souls sang in earnest when I joined the San Francisco Temple United Methodist Church Choir to do this song, made famous by Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers. Written by Lucie E. Campbell, this gospel tune is based on the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman found in the Gospel of John. When the woman goes to a well to fetch water, she finds Jesus resting there. Because Jews don't associate ...
"Marley Purt Drive" - Crystal Drive performing a Bee Gees song (live 1973)
Просмотров 690Год назад
Crystal Drive was a cover band based in Madeira Beach, Florida during the early 1970s. In the US "Marley Purt Drive" is best known as a deep cut on The Bee Gee’s landmark ODESSA album, but in foreign markets it was a hit single as covered by Jose Feliciano, Ole & The Others (Scandinavia), Bonny St. Clair, Victor Scott (Trinidad), and others. The Crystal Drive take was performed live on Thanksgi...
"Visions" by Ryder-Desmond a.k.a. Kris Ryder (Chris Andrews) & Andy Desmond (Miten)
Просмотров 126Год назад
Released in 1981, "Visions" is a New Wave power pop single issued on DJM Records. Ryder-Desmond was Chris Andrews a.k.a. Kris Ryder Andy Desmond. They’d been collaborating for a few years, and their combined careers intersected with Roger Daltrey, David Essex, The Kinks, and other notables. The Ryder-Desmond duo had obvious potential, but they lasted for but one single (now highly collectible d...
Davy Jones (Monkees) "Papa Gene's Blues" live in 2010
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This “Texan samba” was written and sung by Mike Nesmith for the Monkees 1966 debut album. Most Monkees songs were written by outside songwriters (Boyce & Hart, Neil Diamond, Carole King, etc.), but Mike and Davy Jones managed to squeeze in their share of originals on the LPs. In this clip, Davy jokes about how he got into songwriting, noting that Mike’s publishing royalties meant Mike drove a C...
St. Patrick's online concert replay - Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
Просмотров 78Год назад
St. Patrick's online concert replay - Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
An Urban Beauty & The Beast song: "She's Not Some Animal" by Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
Просмотров 117Год назад
An Urban Beauty & The Beast song: "She's Not Some Animal" by Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
2 Sam Cooke gospel songs performed by Johnny J. Blair @SanFranciscoLighthouse
Просмотров 159Год назад
2 Sam Cooke gospel songs performed by Johnny J. Blair @SanFranciscoLighthouse
Remembering Jeff Lloyd: "Ventura Highway" performed by Crystal Drive (live 1973)
Просмотров 253Год назад
Remembering Jeff Lloyd: "Ventura Highway" performed by Crystal Drive (live 1973)
Rupert's People "Hold On" ft. Chris Andrews, Gordon Haskell, Bryn Haworth, Phil Sawyer, Pete Solley
Просмотров 947Год назад
Rupert's People "Hold On" ft. Chris Andrews, Gordon Haskell, Bryn Haworth, Phil Sawyer, Pete Solley
Davy Jones (Monkees) "You & I (Promises Not Broken)"
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Davy Jones (Monkees) "You & I (Promises Not Broken)"
"Daydream Believer" live @Starry Plough - Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
Просмотров 162Год назад
"Daydream Believer" live @Starry Plough - Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
LIVE! "Somebody Loves You (Like Dino Said)" Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
Просмотров 139Год назад
LIVE! "Somebody Loves You (Like Dino Said)" Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
"Prisoners" by Chris Andrews
Просмотров 307Год назад
"Prisoners" by Chris Andrews
The Monkees “Long Title: Do I Have To Do This All Over Again?” live 2011 (enhanced & remastered)
Просмотров 779Год назад
The Monkees “Long Title: Do I Have To Do This All Over Again?” live 2011 (enhanced & remastered)
MUSIC FOR HEALING BENEFIT CONCERT Johnny J. Blair live in concert!
Просмотров 134Год назад
MUSIC FOR HEALING BENEFIT CONCERT Johnny J. Blair live in concert!
DOOR IN THE WATER A Micro-Documentary by Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
Просмотров 100Год назад
DOOR IN THE WATER A Micro-Documentary by Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
"Lonely Room" by Kris Ryder a.k.a. Chris Andrews
Просмотров 361Год назад
"Lonely Room" by Kris Ryder a.k.a. Chris Andrews
Davy Jones (Monkees) sings "Number One" (remixed + remastered)
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Davy Jones (Monkees) sings "Number One" (remixed remastered)
LIVE! “Daydream Believer” + “It’s Going to be Different Today” by Johnny J. Blair “Singer at Large”
Просмотров 177Год назад
LIVE! “Daydream Believer” “It’s Going to be Different Today” by Johnny J. Blair “Singer at Large”

Комментарии

  • @scottyakoubian9238
    @scottyakoubian9238 6 дней назад

    Better times

  • @user-tx8pn2wp9m
    @user-tx8pn2wp9m 7 дней назад

    I really, really love this song. What's the name of the four-person backing vocal group?

    • @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge
      @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge 5 дней назад

      The producer brought them in from New Jersey and I lost track of them. Their name escapes me. They had their own retro-soul group. Sorry I can't be of more help. They were good guys to work with.

  • @TheDragonrider99
    @TheDragonrider99 11 дней назад

    68 years old and this still brings a tear to my eye. So beautiful. Such sweet memories of a simpler time.

  • @RogerArthur-z2v
    @RogerArthur-z2v 15 дней назад

    Great song for my young junior high school self

  • @杉本裕嗣-t3w
    @杉本裕嗣-t3w 20 дней назад

    ピーターの名曲❤

  • @deborahgibson9039
    @deborahgibson9039 26 дней назад

    Beautifully done! ✨️🎄✨️

  • @ParkerPlaza
    @ParkerPlaza 27 дней назад

    Great songs to hang around for a bit more ( like a long time! )

  • @silviaruhsen4666
    @silviaruhsen4666 28 дней назад

    Aspasia

  • @marcelelanjian8418
    @marcelelanjian8418 29 дней назад

    love it !!!!

  • @annaritaranalli1791
    @annaritaranalli1791 Месяц назад

    🎹 and 🥁 at the beginning are beautiful

  • @allenconway1362
    @allenconway1362 Месяц назад

    You got that right good sounds

  • @pierreparent9448
    @pierreparent9448 Месяц назад

    Great song and performance, Johnny. Congratulations !

    • @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge
      @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge Месяц назад

      Thank you for tuning in. I wrote it for my fiancé because she has a Lena Horne smile!

  • @richardelarmo8379
    @richardelarmo8379 Месяц назад

    Monkees were pure entertainment..

  • @pshehan1
    @pshehan1 Месяц назад

    The Monkees may have initially been manufactured for a TV show, but they grew beyond that and were a talented group of musicians.

  • @clivewiddall3430
    @clivewiddall3430 Месяц назад

    Jeez he’s missing the notes bad.

  • @billellison48
    @billellison48 Месяц назад

    Nicely done Johnny.

  • @barrysmith7710
    @barrysmith7710 Месяц назад

    Now that's what you call a chorus!!

  • @rickcurtis2983
    @rickcurtis2983 2 месяца назад

    Beautiful song and a wonderful video...great work!

  • @StephenStephens-jy9jj
    @StephenStephens-jy9jj 2 месяца назад

    I thought he was already gone by 2010 but with a little searching found it was February 2012 so with us a bit longer. Gone but never forgotten.

    • @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge
      @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge 2 месяца назад

      Oh no. He always stayed busy till the very end, including an international Monkees reunion tour in 2011. We had gigs booked till just a week before he died. Thanks for tuning in.

  • @silkerobine5015
    @silkerobine5015 2 месяца назад

    I loved it and will stay forever.

  • @pierreparent9448
    @pierreparent9448 2 месяца назад

    Very nice, Johnny !

    • @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge
      @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge 2 месяца назад

      Thank you for tuning in. Please check out my other videos when you have time. Cheers!

  • @whackattack4634
    @whackattack4634 2 месяца назад

    Memories of the past…damn the last 60 years went by fast

  • @MarilynMorrison
    @MarilynMorrison 2 месяца назад

    One of my favorite Davy solo songs. Thankful I was able to order Just For The Record on CD the short while it was available.

  • @glennday7802
    @glennday7802 2 месяца назад

    The crime isn't that The Monkees aren't in the R&R HoF but the fact that garbage such as Tupac are. What a sick joke.

  • @glennday7802
    @glennday7802 2 месяца назад

    Looks like an AARP convention.

  • @LivLovePray-f5o
    @LivLovePray-f5o 2 месяца назад

    I met Jeff in 2001 a couple of years after my mom passed. I think his mom had passed around the same time. I'll never forget the night we met. He had a thing for middle eastern dancers and the first question he asked me was, "Do you dance?" and of course I said "no" because at that moment I didn't, but eventually, I did. The last time I saw Jeff was 2016 to pick up some of my things he'd been storing for me in his garage while I traveled. Something told me to go and get my stuff, now I know why. I had no idea he'd pass in 2020. God bless and keep you Jeff. You were quite isolated in your final years and I respected your wishes. I used to love when you'd call me and say, "Wanna go get a brewski?" I'll never forget those times. You taught me so much about music and philosophy. Hope I see you sometime on the other side of the veil.

  • @EM-mw2qr
    @EM-mw2qr 2 месяца назад

    It looks like Davey was bowled over by all the love he got. He deserved every bit of it. What a beautiful talented wonderful man.

  • @ringoluv1331
    @ringoluv1331 2 месяца назад

    The young girl playing tambourine on the left is his 3rd wife Jessica Pacheco. This song was meant for Davy! He was truly amazing!

  • @Lotter121
    @Lotter121 2 месяца назад

    Timeless

  • @jeffreykosse2231
    @jeffreykosse2231 2 месяца назад

    I bought this 7 disk set on Ebay and have watched it.

    • @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge
      @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge 2 месяца назад

      There was a DVD of this concert that got out there w/liner notes wrongly claiming this was Davy's "last concert." In fact, between this concert and his demise in 2012, we did nearly 100 shows including a Monkees reunion. FYI.

    • @jeffreykosse2231
      @jeffreykosse2231 2 месяца назад

      @@JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge I watched all 3 and a half hours. Peter Noone and Gary Lewis were two of my faves from that night. This concert was the first time I'd seen a lot of you guys from the 60s. Louie Louie was the one that was banned in a lot of states. As to the Davey Jones comment TJ had mentioned this during the 4 DVD set of Rock , Pop , And Soul which was a 4 DVD mix of 20 years of My Music. This was at the start of the 4 disk set which has all 4 songs from Davey. The other concert was the first Pop , Rock And Doo Wop which was the as well first time for me to see a lot of you guys.

    • @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge
      @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge 2 месяца назад

      @@jeffreykosse2231 Cool. It just astonished me that 2 guys from PBS skipped doing their research and would say it was "Davy's last concert" when it was far from it. Maybe they thought it would get more supporters? Either way it was klutzy of them, but now I think most people didn't catch it.

  • @charlottetrades3367
    @charlottetrades3367 2 месяца назад

    I miss Davey Jones. 🌴

  • @CarmenHodge-z1b
    @CarmenHodge-z1b 2 месяца назад

    Me too! Everytime this song comes on, I watch it 3-4 times and cry. It’s my favorite😀

  • @sallylengyel9916
    @sallylengyel9916 2 месяца назад

    Loved and deeply missed! ❤❤

  • @lindsaywarden1746
    @lindsaywarden1746 3 месяца назад

    Oh, God still love you after bloody decades!!

  • @lindsaywarden1746
    @lindsaywarden1746 3 месяца назад

    STILL miss you more than I can say.

  • @klsrncn2773
    @klsrncn2773 3 месяца назад

    Davy could still do his snakey leg dance better than the dance style their Axe Rose in his prime.

  • @hoteisan1317
    @hoteisan1317 3 месяца назад

    シェアさせて戴きます。

  • @marymccarthy8253
    @marymccarthy8253 3 месяца назад

    Hello Johnny, Beautiful, thankyou ❤Beautiful song ❤ THANKYOU FOR 💖heartfelt love ❤ Johnny, is there any chance, maybe, you could find, David Jones 's MY HEART BELONGS TO THE LORD ❤ DEMO.? He brought to someone, back in the early 70's to have it recorded, and was rejected for being too Jesus? I read about it, and I've been praying, someone, maybe in David's family,maybe had come across this song? I felted, maybe, it would be a great song , to raise support, for his Daughters, D.J EMF. That supports his HORSES ❤ MY PRAYERS, is that it could, be found? What a joy that would be! I feel David would not trash, his beloved Beautiful, soulful effort, such as this ❤ I'm praying, it will be found? David befriended me back in 1977. If knew back then,, I would had encouraged him to record it, when it was possible! I'm very glad,you were such a loving part of his life ❤I know, David had such a stressful life! Like so many others people😢 I just wished, he didn't let his loneliness, and age, made his choices, in his personal life ❤ He had so much to give, to the right soul, if one,looked passed 'DAVYJONES ❤😢 I PRAY, EVERY DAY, FOR HIM, AND HIS WHOLE FAMILY ❤ BE SAFE, AND THE BLOOD OF JESUS ❤ BE ON YOU ❤ AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY ❤ AND THE WATER FROM HIS SIDE ,WASH ALL HARM, OR EVIL, MAY HE, HOLD YOU ALL,CLOSE TO HIS HEART ALWAYS ❤ BYE NOW, MARY ❤

  • @adiedo
    @adiedo 3 месяца назад

    It's cry worthy for me bc Davy's not here anymore. I'm 66 & watched the tv show when it originally aired.I was about to turn 8 when it started & recall being bummed bc it was cancelled. Still love it & the music.

  • @diverdave4056
    @diverdave4056 3 месяца назад

    ...mmm Who is the beautiful blonde that is singing and playing the tambourine ?

    • @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge
      @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge 3 месяца назад

      She's credited in the caption: Jessica Pacheco.

    • @diverdave4056
      @diverdave4056 3 месяца назад

      @@JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge thank you ... I looked her up - her brother was the manager and she married Davy ... apparently she fought with him and was left out of his will !

    • @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge
      @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge 3 месяца назад

      @@diverdave4056 Her brother never managed Davy's career. He did errands and helped out, but no management.

    • @diverdave4056
      @diverdave4056 3 месяца назад

      @@JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge then perhaps she made a mistake when she said that he was Davy's manager in her Biography !

    • @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge
      @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge 3 месяца назад

      @@diverdave4056 I haven't read her biography. All I know is was I experienced right when it happened in 3D.

  • @rickcurtis2983
    @rickcurtis2983 3 месяца назад

    Wow, amazing song and video Johnny...great work!

  • @杉本裕嗣-t3w
    @杉本裕嗣-t3w 4 месяца назад

    パパジーンズブルースをピーターのギターでデイビーのソロ、一番喜んでいるのはマイク。

  • @rickcurtis2983
    @rickcurtis2983 4 месяца назад

    That was great Johnny, you're a true entertainer! Imagine...Robin with a British accent...wow!😊

    • @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge
      @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge 4 месяца назад

      Thanks. I've improved my performance of that song since then. I'm posting an article about this song on my Substack (watch this space).

    • @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge
      @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge 4 месяца назад

      Here's the article with a few more fun facts about the song + links to the recordings open.substack.com/pub/johnnyjblair/p/songwriters-anatomy-class-orange?r=98j2k&showWelcomeOnShare=true

    • @rickcurtis2983
      @rickcurtis2983 4 месяца назад

      @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge Thanks Johnny, I appreciate it!

  • @terryticknor4792
    @terryticknor4792 4 месяца назад

    From a time long gone.

  • @rickcurtis2983
    @rickcurtis2983 4 месяца назад

    Great work Johnny, excellent music and video, I'm glad to be a subscriber! You certainly were a huge asset to Davy as a musician and even more as a friend. Thank you!

  • @audio1bob
    @audio1bob 4 месяца назад

    That was fun.

  • @garystragar2490
    @garystragar2490 4 месяца назад

    Sound great with full orchestra, bells, strings, Brass and of course the oboe makes it! You can tell by the excited crowd.

  • @JulioMGGarcia
    @JulioMGGarcia 4 месяца назад

    Great! 👍👍👍

  • @alcidescarlossbalqueiro3397
    @alcidescarlossbalqueiro3397 4 месяца назад

    A primeira banda que conheci, pois viamos a série de tevisão, era tudo mágico, e imitava David Jones para chamar a atr ção das meninas do primário escolar. Adeus Monkies, ficaram em meu coração. Alcides do Brasil 2024 aos 63 anos.