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My home recording of my all time hero Neil Diamonds one of many classic's
I play and programme all instruments. Sing all harmony and lead vocals on a hand held Shure SM58 and record and master on my Tascam 2488 Neo.
I do this in my garage with the door open and no sound proofing and just cross fingers the dogs
don't bark and the neighbours aren't yelling :-)) 
Thank you for being there Neil. You have inspired me all through my musical struggle but wonder journey. 

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Sweet Caroline

My home recording of the "Shocking Blue" Classic
Pic is the CJ Turner Duo with my partner on the right Mathew Fitzgerald.
From my most favourite years in music at the Rooty Hill RSL 1980-1984
Mathew did a great job of this song and the wonderful memories of the years spent with Mat 
inspired me to record this particular track
Recorded at home on my little Tascam Neo :-))

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"Venus"

My home recording on my Tascam Neo of the great Bob Segar song

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Comin Home

Now living in Perth doing all my own home recordings and loving the freedom of my music. My goal is to perform at the Perth Casino two nights a week.

Knock On Heavens door (new mix)

Home recording using my Yamaha Arius Elec Piano, Yamaha ERB 30011 Bass, Yamaha TG300 Tone generator, Takamine acoustic guitar, Alesis SR16 drum machine and NT1 Rode microphone. All recorded onto my Tascam 2488 Neo 24 track digital recorder.

Neil DiamondCJ TurnerPerth CasinoBurswood CasinoCurtin FMTascamRode Mics


To Love Somebody ( REMIX )

Home recording using same gear mentioned in many of my songs

Kansas City ( Cover Fats Domino )

Home recording using my Takamine acoustic guitar, Yamaha Arius electric piano, Yamaha TG300 tone generator, Yamaha ERB30011 Bass, Alesis SR16 drum machine, Rode NT1 Mic and my awesome Tascam 2488 Neo 24 track digital recorder.

Runaround Sue Dion cover

Home recording using my Takamine acoustic guitar, Yamaha Arius electric piano, Yamaha TG300 tone generator, Yamaha ERB30011 Bass, Alesis SR16 drum machine, Rode NT1 Mic and my awesome Tascam DP-32SD 32 track digital recorder. Playing and programming all instruments, Lead & backing vocals, Mastering, mixing and recording myself.

Tennessee Whisky Final Mix

Father And Son Cat Stevens cover

Home recording using my Takamine acoustic guitar, Yamaha Arius electric piano, Yamaha TG300 tone generator, Yamaha ERB30011 Bass, Alesis SR16 drum machine, Rode NT1 Mic and my awesome Tascam DP-32SD 32 track digital recorder. Playing and programming all instruments, Lead & backing vocals, Mastering, mixing and recording myself

Cracklin Rosie

Needles And Pins Smokie cover

Just had to record this one as well. Now being 70 years old songs like this bring back so many great musical memories. Home recording using my Takamine acoustic guitar, Yamaha Arius electric piano, Yamaha TG300 tone generator, Yamaha ERB30011 Bass, Alesis SR16 drum machine, Rode NT1 Mic and my awesome Tascam DP-32SD 32 track digital recorder. Playing and programming all instruments, Lead & backing vocals, Mastering, mixing and recording myself

CJ Turner Crown Casino Perth Curtin FM Tascam Rode Mics

The Wanderer Dion Cover

Just had to record this one as well. Now being 70 years old songs like this bring back so many great musical memories. Home recording using my Takamine acoustic guitar, Yamaha Arius electric piano, Yamaha TG300 tone generator, Yamaha ERB30011 Bass, Alesis SR16 drum machine, Rode NT1 Mic and my awesome Tascam DP-32SD 32 track digital recorder. Playing and programming all instruments, Lead & backing vocals, Mastering, mixing and recording myself

Slipping Away Max Merritt cover

Now being 71 I Have learned and appreciated the amazing talent of our Aussie Keith Urban. Having said that I wasn't sure my age would allow me the privilege of being able to do justice to his wonderful song. My passion to achieve overcome my fear to fail so hopefully it may be enjoyed by a few. Cheers. Cj
Home recording using my Takamine acoustic guitar, Yamaha Arius electric piano, Yamaha TG300 tone generator, Yamaha ERB30011 Bass, Alesis SR16 drum machine, Rode NT1 Mic and my awesome Tascam DP-32SD 32 track digital recorder. Playing and programming all instruments, Lead & backing vocals, Mastering, mixing and recording myself

Blue Aint Your Colour

Home recording using my Takamine acoustic guitar, Yamaha Arius electric piano, Yamaha TG300 tone generator, Yamaha ERB30011 Bass, Alesis SR16 drum machine, Rode NT1 Mic and my awesome Tascam DP-32SD 32 track digital recorder. Playing and programming all instruments, Lead & backing vocals, Mastering, mixing and recording myself. Its a passion :-)

You Dont Own Me

Crazy Mama JJ Cale cover

Drive  "The Cars cover "

A classic country song I hope the country fans don't mind my arrangement too much. Home recording using my Takamine acoustic guitar, Yamaha Arius electric piano, Yamaha TG300 tone generator, Yamaha ERB30011 Bass, Alesis SR16 drum machine, Rode NT1 Mic and my awesome Tascam DP-32SD 32 track digital recorder. Playing and programming all instruments, Lead & backing vocals, Mastering, mixing and recording myself. Its a passion :-)

Sea Of Heartbreak  ( A Don Gibson cover )

I'd Love You To Want Me  ( Cover )

Common People ( cover )

Hi all my name is Cj and I have been a musician since the age of 14 when I became a semi-professional drummer and continued drumming for twenty years.

Having the boys in the bands I was with teaching me a few guitar chords, I soon got out and tried my hand at singing in a few talent quests. Winning a few and almost winning a few more  I soon hungered to be front of stage doing what was fast becoming my true passion, to sing and absorb the energy of my friendly audiences.

I took my trusty el cheapo Yamaha guitar and 100 watt Peavey PA and soon found myself singing covers and originals in some dark n dingy wine bars around Sydney NSW. At one of those dingy wine bars a man wearing a beautiful dark blue suit, looking quite out of wine bar environment,  asked me if I could fill in the following Friday night at his club as the resident singer was away on holidays.

To my excited shock after asking what club would that be, only to find out it was the biggest and most popular RSL club in Sydney, almost fell off my stool to hurry my confirmation to do the gig.

Well my little 100 watt Peavey was way out matched by the massive room and aprox 300 people audience to where I almost blew the speakers trying to push for that one last watt that would make all the difference.

The man in the suit turned out to be the president of the club and at the end of the night he approached me excitedly asking if I could stay on as the resident singer.

Flattered of course but knowing as much as I had the best time with an amazing audience, my little PA was no match for such a gig and being broke I couldnt afford to purchase equipment that would come close to doing the job. The president smiled at my reason for declining the position and asked me how much the equipment needed would cost. Remembering this was 1980, my quote of $20,000 was not to be sneezed at but hardly drew an eyebrow from the president as he continued by asking where would I purchase the gear.

The best music shop around at the time was the local Guitar Factory store and I relayed the info to him. He simply smiled as he explained he knew the owners of the store and I was to pick out the equipment I needed and he would pay the store owners by cheque.

Etone 1507 speakers to die for. Yamaha 300 12 channel mixer/amp, Takamine guitar, graphic equalisers, 500 watt pre amp boosting to 800 watt house power etc etc and this was one happy chappy. A fill in for one night became a four year resident booking that is still to this day the happiest musical memories I own.

I paid a percentage of my earning every week off the gear and in two years owned it outright.

I could write a book on my musical journey and just may do that as I've just finished my first 720 page novel titled The lady drives a Porsche getting published is the next journey 

Now with silver hair and many memories, most I call bridesmaid memories, almost but not quite, I have recharged myself and blessed with a still strong voice, am charging off into a shorter but still exciting future.

I purchased a Tascam DP-32SD 32 track digital recorder, a Yamaha Aria electric piano, along with my trusty Alesis SR16 drum computer, Yamaha TG300 Tone generator and my Takamine and a Yamaha Bass guitar, and now anything you hear of mine recorded on Soundcloud I recorded myself. Playing and programming all the instruments, vocals lead and harmony, mastering, mixing, arranging and recording.

A new adventure. A new journey. A new excitement.  .



God bless and guide all you wonderful performers of all genres and may you keep your passion alive.

Its been 18 yrs since I have sung and my first year back has been insanely awesome.

Cj ( back from the ashes )

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