In the Les Paul tradition… a collection of unique recordings from the mid-‘80s, when I specialized in this solo approach to rendering my instro ideas. I played all the parts here, including the bass and the painstakingly programmed Lynn-drum machine...
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'85
I Wonder Why
Paul Johnson
Doo-wop guitars! Out of love for this Dion & The Belmont´s tune, I painstakingly replicated every nuance of each of their voices. (Check it out with the original.)
Paul Johnson. Guitar
'85
Sorry
Paul Johnson
My adaptation of a delightful Christian song by the exceptional guitarist, Phil Keaggy.
Eclectric Guitar
'84
Gird Thy Sword On
Paul Johnson
I rocked up this spiritual song that was written and sung (much more gently than I play it) by my friend Linda Morgan in the ´70s. She derived it from the Psalms.
Escape to Reality
'85
Life is Like a Mountain Railway
Paul Johnson
A country gospel favorite of mine — a song that´s rich with reverence and feeling...
'85
Jubilee
Paul Johnson
a PJ original A country-style original from my multitrack collection.
Paul Johnson, Guitar
'85
Rococo Rock
Paul Johnson
a PJ original Two counterpoint melodies, each played with a harmony part, equals four lead guitars in this baroque experiment...
Eclectric Guitar
'84
Joyful Blues
Paul Johnson
a PJ original A cool little shuffle blues number from my multi-trackin´ collection (I play all the parts)...
Escape to Reality
'85
He is Lord
Paul Johnson
Another of my personal favorite worship songs that I learned during my involvement in Christian ministry in the ´70s.