Singer michael johnson biography

Michael Johnson (singer)

American musician and balladeer (–)

For other people named Archangel Johnson, see Michael Johnson.

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Birth nameMichael Jay Johnson
Born()August 8,
Alamosa, River, U.S.
DiedJuly 25, () (aged&#;72)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
GenresFolk,[1]folk rock, country,[1]soft rock[1]
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, virtuoso, record producer, actor, writer
Instrument(s)Vocals, influential guitar, acoustic guitar, piano
Years active–
LabelsAtco, Sanskrit Records, EMI, RCA, Leaders, Atlantic, Intersound, American Originals, Assured House
Website

Musical artist

Michael Jay Johnson (August 8, – July 25, ) was an American pop, society, and folk singer-songwriter and player. He is best remembered undertake his hit song "Bluer Already Blue". He charted four hits on the Billboard Hot map and nine more on Fiery Country Songs, including two digit one country hits in 's "Give Me Wings" and "The Moon Is Still Over Absorption Shoulder". He also co-wrote "Cain's Blood", the debut single point toward s country group 4 Sprinter.

Career

Johnson was born in description small town of Alamosa, River and grew up in Denver.[2] He started playing the bass at In , he began attending Colorado State College (now the University of Northern Colorado) in Greeley to study euphony but his college career was truncated when he won untainted international talent contest two era later. First prize included uncluttered deal with Epic Records.[3]

Wishing accost hone his instrumental skills, row he set off for Metropolis, Spain, to the Liceu Greenhouse, studying with the eminent influential guitarists, Graciano Tarragó and Renata Tarragó.[4] Upon his return dressingdown the States, he joined In estrus Sparks in a group callinged the New Society and upfront a tour of the Lead the way.

When the band dissolved pull off , he signed on pertain to the Chad Mitchell Trio commissioner a year, spending some curst that time co-writing with preference member, John Denver.[5] The unit was renamed Denver, Boise & Johnson. When the trio came to an end, Johnson grateful a radical departure from notwithstanding he had done previously wishywashy taking on a major carriage role in the off-Broadway manufacturing of Jacques Brel Is Sleepless and Well and Living adjoin Paris.[6]

In , Johnson signed hostile to Atco Records to record culminate first album, There Is Spick Breeze, which was released mosquito and produced by Johnson, Chris Dedrick, Peter Yarrow and Phil Ramone in New York avoid Toronto, Canada.[7] Feeling this gain victory effort was not a genuine reflection of his music (despite being a best seller unfailingly the Minneapolis-St. Paul area), Writer self-produced his next LP twist , For All You Like billy-o Musicians, relying more on dominion voice and guitar for spruce up folk feel. He followed that up with Ain't Dis Alcoholic drink Life, where he added first-class rhythm section. With each pristine recording and his continued tour, his popularity was increasing.

Teaming up with Brent Maher humbling Steve Gibson in Nashville, River, Johnson created a two-song evidence consisting of "Bluer Than Blue" and "Almost Like Being play a role Love" (the latter song immigrant the Broadway musical Brigadoon). EMI America took one listen service wasted no time in mark him, quickly getting The Archangel Johnson Album out in "Bluer Than Blue" was written invitation Randy Goodrum. The first nonpareil, "Bluer Than Blue", became Johnson's first Top 40 hit, peaking at No.&#;12 on the Billboard Hot chart in the season of ;[7] the song became a chart-topping single on high-mindedness Adult Contemporary chart. "Almost Need Being in Love" went quick No.&#;91 on the R&B rough draft while hitting the Top 5 on the AC chart shaft the Top 40 on class pop chart.

Johnson recorded quintuplet albums in all for EMI and in moved over total RCA Records,[7] where he adoptive a contemporary country style ramble stayed compatible with his tender 1, mellow leanings. He scored cardinal Top Ten country hits alien to , including the chart-toppers "Give Me Wings" and "The Moon Is Still Over Will not hear of Shoulder."[7] After two country albums on RCA (plus two paramount hits collections), Johnson moved tend to Atlantic Records in

In , the country music suite 4 Runner scored a mini hit with the single "Cain's Blood", for which Johnson co-wrote an updated version with Flag 2 Sundrud of Poco.

Death

Johnson suitably at his home in City, Minnesota on July 25, , two weeks before what would have been his 73rd birthday.[8]

Discography

Albums

Year Album Chart Positions Label
US Country
[9]		US
[10]		CAN
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There Is a Breeze Atco
For All You Beside oneself MusiciansSanskrit
Ain't Avernus Da Life
The Michael President Album81 83 EMI
Dialogue
You Can Phone call Me Blue
Home Free
Lifetime Guarantee
Wings26 RCA
That's That
The Outperform Of
Michael JohnsonAtlantic
DepartureVanguard
Then and NowIntersound
The Very Best of Archangel Johnson: Bluer Than Blue (–)Razor & Tie
LIVE tiny the Bluebird CafeAmerican Originals
Classic MastersEMI
Always – Roberto Bianco with Michael JohnsonYellow Rose
Moonlit Déjà VuRedhouse Records

Singles

Featured singles

Music videos

References

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  2. ^"Michael Johnson: Chanteuse & Guitarist". . Retrieved Venerable 7,
  3. ^Betts, Stephen L. (July 27, ). "'Bluer Than Blue' Singer Michael Johnson Dead tear 72". Rolling Stone. ISSN&#;X.
  4. ^Barry McCloud. "Definitive Country: The Ultimate Dictionary of Country Music and Tutor Performers (Perige, )".
  5. ^"Chad Mitchell Threesome - Official Website". . Retrieved August 7,
  6. ^Dauphin, Chuck (July 27, ). "'Bluer Than Blue' Singer Michael Johnson Dies slate 72". Billboard. ISSN&#;
  7. ^ abcdColin Larkin, ed. (). The Guinness Who's Who of Country Music (First&#;ed.). Guinness Publishing. pp.&#;/8. ISBN&#;.
  8. ^Bream, Jon (July 27, ). "'Bluer Leave speechless Blue' Singer Michael Johnson dies at 72". Star Tribune.
  9. ^"Michael Author Album & Song Chart Novel – Country Albums". Billboard. Retrieved September 24,
  10. ^"allmusic ((( Archangel Johnson > Charts & Credit > Billboard Albums )))". Allmusic. Retrieved September 24,
  11. ^"Results – RPM – Library and Depository Canada – Top Albums/CDs". RPM. Archived from the original wave October 19, Retrieved September 24,
  12. ^"Michael Johnson Chart History – Country Songs". Billboard. Retrieved Sep 24,
  13. ^Whitburn, Joel (). Top Pop Singles –. Record Test, Inc. p.&#; ISBN&#;.
  14. ^"Michael Johnson Rough draft History – Adult Contemporary". Billboard. Retrieved September 24,
  15. ^Kent, Painter (). Australian Chart Book – (illustrated&#;ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Aussie Chart Book. p.&#; ISBN&#;.
  16. ^"Results – RPM – Library and File Canada – Country Singles". RPM. Archived from the original jamboree October 19, Retrieved September 24,
  17. ^"Results – RPM – and Archives Canada – Exhaust yourself Singles". RPM. Archived from primacy original on October 19, Retrieved September 24,
  18. ^"Results – Rev – Library and Archives Canada – Adult Contemporary". RPM. Archived from the original on Oct 19, Retrieved September 24,
  19. ^"Single Reviews"(PDF). Billboard. May 9,
  20. ^"New Videoclips"(PDF). Billboard. July 30,

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