Stephanie R. Johnson: Lead Vocals. Back-ground: Deanna Johnston (see friend’s list) Special thanks to Nathan Smith of MainFrame Studio in Nashville for producing AND for gathering an awesome group of guys to back me up: Cactus Moser(Percussion), Tim Thompson(Acoustic), Dow Tomlin(Bass), Dennis Wage(Key Boards), Hank Singer(Fiddle) and Jim Hoke(Saxophone).
See Cactus/Tim on friend’s list.
Thanks to Chris Saub, Omaha-Based Musician, for collaborating on composition and providing original acoustic accompaniment on demo-tracks.
Also, thanks to Darin Frank, of Los Angeles, for collaborative effort on "Gonna Remember You".
Influences
Writing Influences: Carly, Carole, Billy, Dolly, Dylan and Elton, for sure. More Contemporary: Sheryl, Jewel, Fiona, Buck, Chicks, Warren, Rob Thomas, Mayer, Lisa Marie Presley, Judds, Gretchen Peters, Garth, Seskin and Johnson
Artist: Dusty, Gladys, Celine, Reba, Martina, Elvis, Etta, Frank, Clooney, Groban, Bocelli, LeeAnn/Leanne, Carrie, Buble, Sting, Gwen, Stevie, Eva, Madonna, Loretta, Aretha, Alexa Ray.
Christian Inluences: Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Six-Pence, Nickelback, LifeHouse, Point of Grace.
Songs: You're So Vain, Wide-Open Spaces, Maybe it was Memphis, Drops of Jupiter, At Last, You Don't Have To Say You Love Me, Mockingbird, Midnight Train to Georgia, Natural Woman, I Will Always Love You, Loves The Only House, Secret of Life, I Just Called To Say I love You, Somewhere Over The Rainbow, These Boots Are Made For Walkin, Three Wooden Crosses, Strawberry Wine, Celebrate Me Home and In the Ghetto.
Sounds Like
As a writer, I am more interested in creating a sort of blank slate for the artist to put life in to. I suppose there's a little Sheryl going on in the mix, with some country flavor.
Friends! Thanks for peaking in to check out my material! I have been writing since childhood and it continues to be my passion. As a Christian, first and foremost, though, I realize that it is just a vessel for me to do more significant things in his name. In heart and in deed, I believe in spreading the word on Rachel’s Ministry, St. Jude, Make A Wish and Habitat for Humanity. Also, as I have been both significantly blessed and challenged by what the experts call "Attention-Deficit/ HyperactiveDisorder": I am not a fan of the acronym AD/HD, by they way, but, do appreciate the WEALTH of information that has been discovered in the area of AD/HD research. This being said, a significant part of my life’s mission/passion is to plant a seed to create a new way of defining these often, very creative/insightful individuals. More so, it is a true desire of mine to live in a world that acknowledges an interdependance amongst the linear and non-linear folks. As there is still much controversy surrounding AD/HD, one thing is for certain, I do not believe that it is in line with our Civil Liberties/Constitutional Rights to allow only a certain segment of the population to thrive in our Country. So I invite you to partake in the, September 19th 2007, 4th annual Senate-Appointed AD/HD Awareness and Education Day. In the spirit of the Non-Linears and Linears coming together as one, I am posting the lyrics to a song I wrote in 2001, inspired by the obvious turn of events that Fall, however, it seems to fit the above-mentioned theme. Enjoy. Tell Oprah.
WHEN WE ARE ONE Copyright 2001
So many times people run away
When little things go wrong
They turn their back on one another
Refuse to get along
But, If it was up to me
Here’s how it should be
If we’re gonna be strong
We’ve got to face our fears, loud and clear
To break a new Dawn
Where we are one
Where we are free
To share a little love with one another
That’s how it’s got to be
When we are one
When we are free
To lessen the load of our sisters and brothers
For a brand new heart beat
Screamin and shoutin ain’t what it’s all about
It’ll make a heart grow cold
But a tender word, loves to be heard
By both young and old
We better count our blessings, start confessin
We need a hand to hold
Grab on to mine and you will find
The truth will be gold
When we are one
When we are free
To share a little love with one another
That’s how it’s got to be
When we are one
We will be free
To lessen the load of our sisters and brothers
For a brand new heart beat
Bridge
Sometimes all we have to do to believe
Is pick our hearts up, dust them off
And place them on our sleeves
Then everyone
Will be free
To share a little love with one another
That’s how it’s got to be
When everyone
Knows it’s free (Don’t cost a thing)
To lessen the load of our sisters and brothers
For a brand new heart beat
When we are one
We will be free
When we are one
(Softly- We will have won)
Above: Slide-Show to Honor National ADHD Awareness Day/ Created by Stephanie R. Johnson (author/photographer)..............................................................................................................................................................................................
Hi, Stephanie! Please stop by my profile to show your support for my music by listening to and buying my two new singles off iTunes called, “The Singles.” They include the new song, “Someday” and the NEW version of “Have Faith.” Also, I’d really appreciate it if you’d add my new FACEBOOK music page: www.facebook.com/elizabethsouthmusic and new TWITTER: www.twitter.com/elisabethsouth Please leave a comment letting me know your encouraging thoughts on the songs or to just tell me how you’re doing! Thank you.
Heyy how are you?? I reaalllllyyy need your help!... I have a couple days left in this contest I am in to open up for Little Big Town on their tour and could really use a vote from ya. If you have any free time to Id really appreciate it you have no idea haha. I put the voting box under my music player so it should be easy to find, but if not let me know and ill help ya
ya. I felt so bad about that. I talked to him yesterday and he said he was in iowa city at the hospital. I know that God will work a miracle. Me and my sister have been praying.
Peace.Love.Music. What more could a girl ask for! Help support my music by buying a ticket to watch me and my band stream live on MyHDTVClub. com! Only $3.99 less than most ringtones!! Much love Sasha Eleyce
Thanks for taking the time to stop by!!! You can watch me and my band LIVE in HiDef on www. MyHDTVClub. com It only costs $3.99 to watch us streaming LIVE from Center Staging Studios in Burbank, CA. Show your support and get your tickets today!!! Much love Sasha Eleyce!
That is a really good idea!!! me and my boyfriend were just talking about that. He actually has a friend that will be interning there and some other people that work at the top radio station here in eastern iowa so we could definitely get one of the songs on there (depending on which one they like.). i'm sooo excited!!! lol i woke up this afternoon to recieving 440 plays today.lol. i have no idea where they came from, but it means God is pulling the right people! how are you? keep in touch. Sere
Hey Stephanie - Love the picture! Hope you are having a Happy Thanksgiving weekend!!!!!
Wanted to let you be one of the first to know that our Movie DVD worldwide release is THIS WEEK on our website - www. CrossroadsCafeMovie. com :) That means friends can get a copy TODAY on our website - even before the DVD gets to the retail stores! Yippeeee!
Thanks again for all your encouragement & support and for being a faithful friend! We couldn’t have done it without you! We send LOTS of Love your way! Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!!!!! :)
Hey steph I like the song. I would love to sing it. What do we need to do? Where do you live now? Im moving to nashville in a few months. Glad your doing good. Chris
Hey Stephanie, came by to check out the new song you posted. Very nice. Enjoyed. Thanks for letting us know you posted it. God bless and thanks again for the add!
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