John Jones Albums – Spotify Playlist

May 24th, 2017 § Comments Off on John Jones Albums – Spotify Playlist § permalink

Here is a Spotify playlist of my solo “artist” albums.

All songs written*, performed, arranged, recorded, mixed, and produced, by John Jones.
*except: 21st Century Schizoid Man & Hide Your Love Away.

All vocals and instruments* by John Jones.
*except: black n white (2009), Drums by Steve Ferrone + One Moment in Time (1998), Steve Ferrone drums. Richard Martinez percussion. Michael Thompson slide guitar. Walter Turbitt. Ken Roberts. Mixed by Stuart Breed.

And my five songwriting demo albums; Songs of 1992-1995, all vocals and instruments* by John Jones
* except “Someday”(Songs of 1993); Steve Ferrone drums, Richard Martinez, percussion, Mixed by Stuart Breed.

70 songs in reverse chronology on Spotify.

Terry McDermott – new e.p. pre-order

May 17th, 2017 § Comments Off on Terry McDermott – new e.p. pre-order § permalink

Terry McDermott

Terry, Island Styles, Todd Burman, and yours truly, have started recording Terry’s new E.P.!

Please click on the Pledge Music LINK and pre-order it, which will help us to fund the production, and the marketing. In return you will receive some cool free stuff!

Happy Birthday Steve Ferrone & Ken Basman!

April 25th, 2017 § Comments Off on Happy Birthday Steve Ferrone & Ken Basman! § permalink

All the best wishes and love to my loyal friend, Steve Ferrone. Happy Birthday Steve!

John and Steve

John and Steve

My English/American big brother Stephen, has been a major part of my life since 1991, when we first met in London, during the drum recording session for Ordinary World. Since then, we have been friends and worked together for half of my life, including our years together at Drumroll studios in Burbank in the 00’s!


 

It is also my long time school friend and music partner Ken Basman’s birthday. Sending love to the Basman’s, and to all of Ken’s friends. Missing Ken very much!

John and Ken

John and Ken

Pussy Cats

April 15th, 2017 § Comments Off on Pussy Cats § permalink

“John Lennon and Harry Nilsson having a fit in L.A., yes.”

And yet, beautiful music despite the drama!

Produced by John Lennon.

Sir Thomas Nordegg Interview

April 15th, 2017 § Comments Off on Sir Thomas Nordegg Interview § permalink

Some inside information from my colleague and brother, about the cutting edge of guitar land!

Frank and Stevie

April 11th, 2017 § Comments Off on Frank and Stevie § permalink

Songs of 1994-1995 (new album)

March 31st, 2017 § Comments Off on Songs of 1994-1995 (new album) § permalink

I’ve managed to let go of another bunch of song-writing demos;

Songs of 1994 – 1995 by john jones – on CDbaby

 

Recording in another Language

March 30th, 2017 § Comments Off on Recording in another Language § permalink

Well, we’ve both been scolded for our “foreign language” versions of these two tracks.

Ring of Fire in Spanish by Johnny Cash

State of Mind (with new lyrics by I.&.R. Bastien) in French by john jones

Here is a nice article on other musicians who have crossed the divide – From David Bowie To Charli XCX, 10 Artists Who’ve Recorded Songs In Another Language

Harry Nilsson LIVE – Gotta Get Up

March 28th, 2017 § Comments Off on Harry Nilsson LIVE – Gotta Get Up § permalink

Mrs. Robinson

March 22nd, 2017 § Comments Off on Mrs. Robinson § permalink

Magic!