Tunes culled from every part of my catalog, demonstrating the many ways I love rock n' roll! Here's where you'll hear the influence of early rockabilly, modern Americana, and just about everything in between…

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'98  
Andele
Paul Johnson
a PJ original  I first recorded this in ´64 with the Galaxies - a snappy number with a Mexicanish flair
Liquid Blues
'63  
Squad Car
The Belairs
a PJ original The very first recording of my oft-covered tune, and the definitive example of the original concept behind it.
Origins of Surf Music
'65  
The Rovin´ Kind
Everpresent Fullness
a PJ original  The surf music era was barely over when I wrote this shameless attempt to pander to the new folk-rock trend. (I even borrowed an electric 12-string to get that Byrdsy sound...)
The Everpresent Fullness
'00  
Kamikaze
The Duo-tones
a PJ original  I wrote this in ´61 (at age 14) under the inspiration of my first guitar hero, Duane Eddy.
Surf Music Unplugged
'84  
Scouse
Paul Johnson
a PJ original  You might catch the original PJ & the Galaxies version on the Vintage Surf page. This was one from late in the surf era that reflects the advent of the British invasion.
Escape to Reality
'82  
Side Slippin´
The Packards
Randy Mitchell plays cool slide here on his funky original...
The Packards / Beach City Bop
'85  
California Dreamin´
Paul Johnson
This brings out the bluesy side of the Mamas & Papas´ folk ´n roll evergreen
Eclectric Guitar