great vocal delivery, powerful and soaring...such a great beatlesque psy-pop posture in the sitar sounds...liked that sudden  metal-kick eruption approaching 2m...nice change up, lively bass and keys too! Packed it all in!

Wow ~ What a Cool Track ~ Love the Vibe & Amazing Playing !!!

chimes wake you up right off the bat!!..reminds me somehow of a david bowie song..really well doneneat solo 200 kind of breaks up the melody ..sort of a rock into a still pond ..

Another outstanding song, Johnny. What a line up on this one and your vocals are just excellent

Sessão com as brabas Marcela Damatta, Slain, Duda Spice.
Cafofus Records - 2021 -

GIRLZ GANG SESSION - NO MONEY NO JOB MEDLEY##

Capturing a dream before it is forgotten.

You Got This

Sierra won 4 Americana Grammy awards off the main stage which is a great achievement, but also unfortunate because it would have been nice for the world to have heard her sing a tune from her lovely LP called "Trail of Flowers".  So I cover this tune to introduce you all to Sierra Ferrell.
 "American Dreaming," is Sierra resilient rallying cry for self-care, that succeeds in "diagnosing the ills of an entire generation," praises SPIN. "In other words, it sounds like a song for right now." As the opening number to her multi-chart-topping album Trail of Flowers, the track has soared into a show-stopping centerpiece of her live set over these past several months. From performing it on an entirely sold-out run of headline tour dates, to stirring the stadium-sized heartstrings of 50,000 people with Zach Bryan, "American Dreaming" has taken on a larger life and higher meaning as of late, with lyrics that are "vivid, detailed, lived-in and nuanced" (Paste). Captured in the moment from the stage, this alternate arrangement continues to demonstrate why Sierra Ferrell is "one of country and roots music's most fascinating and fastest-rising artists" (Rolling Stone)".                 Shore Fire Media
Mastered Track: Distrokid Mixea
California Report: Sierra Ferrell steppin’ out after winning four Grammies

https://bluegrasstoday.com/california-report-sierra-ferrell-steppin-out-after-winning-four-grammies/?amp=1

American Dreaming - Sierra Ferrell (Cover)

Greg Hurley: Composition / Arrangement, Lyrics, Vocals, Congas, Slide guitar, Guitar, Keys and FX, Bass and Drum programming, mix and mastering. Special thanks to: Sabrina, Emilia, Mika and Theodore
YouTube video link:
https://youtu.be/Te6bCfd56Wo?si=nSSC5ZQ-Hu6wjwc0

Lyrics:

This day started like any other
Till Zillow hit me in the face
My mind was jumping all around
Is it time that we leave this place?
I’ve kept busy doing what I do
Trying to finish what I start
thing’s change and move so fast
It’s not right to be so far apart

It’s time we groove this thing
It’s time we move this thing

If the humming birds fly in our backyard
and the cool breeze blows real nice
All will be the way it was 
Before we rolled the dice
Ever changing as each day comes
taking count of what it’s all about
Not always easy to navigate though
but making sure there is no doubt

It’s time we groove this thing
It’s time we move this thing
It’s time we groove this thing
It’s time we move this thing
It’s time we groove this thing
It’s time we move this thing

Wintersong Sarah McLachlan Cover

Hello and thanks for listening
A little about this track
It was recorded at SMN recording studio
by Ernie and Cory Orosco
In Santa Barbara California between 1983-1987
It was recorded on 1 inch tape 16 tracks
A big deal at the time
It was released on Night City Records
Los Angeles Ca
It was originally mastered at
EMI Capitol records in Hollywood California
5000 vinyl albums were produced

Some notable musicians who contributed to 
The project are as follows

Cornelius Bumpus (Sax)
A member of The Doobie Brothers
Recorded and toured with Steely Dan
Has a Grammy award

Tim Bogert. (Bass)
Founding member of Vanilla Fudge
Beck Bogart Appice album with Jeff Beck
There hit was “Keep me hanging on”
Appears on the Ed Sullivan show

Gary Window  (Sax)
The Tubes Todd Rundgren

Dennis Marcellino (Elvin Bishop Band)   (Sax)

Peter Hooreibeke.  (Rare Earth). (Vocal)
Their hit was “Get Ready”

Kenny Cetara.  (Chicago). Vocal

Hubert Tubbs   (Tower of Power). (Vocal)
Hit songs  So very hard to go.      Your still a young man

Burleigh Drummond.   (Ambrosia)  (Drums)
Hit song.   How much I Feel

Chuck Wild.  Missing Persons. (Keys)
Hit song. Destination Unknown

Mike Hamilton.  (Kenny Logins Band)

Floyd Sneed.  Three Dog Night     (Drums)

Brian Faith.   Lead Vocals on all tracks

Ernie Orosco  Guitar

Life Of Illusion

Small Talk (Instrumental)

"And if the dam breaks open many years too soon
And if there is no room upon the hill
And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too
I'll see you on the dark side of the moon"

Pink Floyd

"Between the iron gates of fate
The seeds of time were sown
And watered by the deeds of those
Who know and who are known
Well, knowledge is a deadly friend
When no one sets the rules
The fate of all mankind I fear
Is in the hands of fools"

King Crimson
Mastered Track: Distrokid Mixea
Image: Johannes Plenio

Brian Damage/Epitaph- Pink Floyd/King Crimson (Cover)

The time we have to live and be with our loved ones is actually very short, but there are many people who ruin it by destroying themselves. I wish I wasn't like that.

a ruined wish

Well hello once again
Are you lost, did you stray?
I see you standing at my door
Are you retreating from the gray?
I know it's not much
But you're welcome, welcome to stay
And linger for a while
Maybe reset the dial

Oh look at me my friend
I'm no different, I'm just like you
I feel restless all the time
And I don't know what to do
Maybe we can work it out, if you stay

Oh I don't know why the sun is so shy today
I can't say when it will shine again our way

Now it's all out of sorts
And everything begins to fray
Our world contorts
Twisted images lurch and sway
And it's hard to think
Through the muddle and the gray
Maybe we can work it out, if you stay

Oh I don't know why the sun tries to hide away
I can't say when it will come again our way
But I'll wait with you, for one, one blue day

Image by Melody Hanson

One Blue Day

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FHviwdECNjU

im so fuckin ugly 
as can be
i’m taking in your precious
presence  
cos you cause me to 
think that im pretty
(pretty pretty)
im so fucking ugly
as can be
on the outside and the inside

ooh look at that 
little fucking creep
i bet thats wat they think of me
and i'd still be there for them
but would they be there for me?

the decisions ive made
always get in the last laugh
i'm stabbing my own back
i wonder when i'll crack
i miss myself so bad
my old self was so happy
 respect that i had
went away in a flash

im so fuckin ugly
im so fuckin messy 
dont even care if u love me
(love me love me)
i dont really feel worthy
cos im so ugly
cos im so ugly
cos im so ugly

Ugly

Songs for Social Change

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to listen.  
My name is Johnny, a lifelong musician and songwriter whose work is deeply rooted in the pursuit of justice, equality, and meaningful change. For as long as I can remember, music has been my voice, my weapon, and my sanctuary—a way to channel the frustrations, hopes, and dreams of a world in turmoil.  

My songs are a reflection of the turbulent times in which we live. They are anthems for the marginalized, the oppressed, and the forgotten—those who bear the weight of systemic inequality, poverty, and injustice. Through my music, I aim to amplify the voices of minorities, the poor, the sick, and the downtrodden, shining a light on the struggles they endure in a society that often turns a blind eye.  

At the heart of my work is a call to resist the oppressive grip of the billionaire class, whose unchecked power and greed have eroded the foundations of our democracy. My lyrics are a rallying cry, urging listeners to awaken to the realities of our world, to challenge the status quo, and to fight for a future where equity and justice are not just ideals, but realities.  

But my music is not just a critique of what is wrong—it is also a beacon of hope. I strive to inspire others to join the fight, to look in the mirror and confront the uncomfortable truths of our nation’s bloody history. Only by acknowledging the past can we begin to heal and move forward. My songs are a tribute to the dreamers and the activists who came before us, and a call to carry their torch into the future.  

Above all, I seek to honor the vision of John Lennon and countless others who dared to imagine a world of peace, love, and unity. Through my music, I hope to contribute to that vision.  

Thank you for listening, and thank you for being part of the movement for change. Together, we can create a world where justice, compassion, and humanity prevail.

Life Of Illusion

Johnny Podz

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