Written by Mark Johnson. 
Recorded and Mixed by Al Drake Brockman.
Crew Members =
Isabella Coulstock – Female duet vocals. And the ‘John Broadwood & Sons’ piano.
Mark Johnson – Male duet vocals. And Acoustic & Electric Guitars. 

Image by Mark Coulstock.
Recorded at Doz Recording Studios. Fordcombe, Tunbridge Wells. UK. TN3 0RP
One Stop Song. Contact =  markjohnson145a@gmail.com

Also.
https://www.isabellamusic.co.uk
https://www.doz.co.uk

The Midnight River Crew albums =
'Scirocco' and ‘My City Of Fire’
are available now from all the usual places!

Lyrics=

I found it hard to believe you were leaving,
finding that note you’d left in the chair.
In my mind I sensed, you’d been scheming.
A man out of time, who didn’t care.

It's hard to believe, that this could be us.
Hard to believe, our steel turned to rust.
It’s hard to believe, but I know, that I must.

I found it hard to believe I was living
In a place where there’s no guarantee.
In your eyes, I could tell you were hiding,
from the loss that occurs as we plead.

It's hard to believe, that this could be us.
Hard to believe, we’ve been driven into dust.
It’s hard to believe, but I know, that I must.

I’ve paid the price, twice, and for all.
My reasoning driven by fear.
I tried to warm, your cold blue heart,
unsure at times ……….
And now you’re not here…….  
No one is here……….…

I saw in your moment of madness.
As I stood with my back to the wall.
That in my moment of defiance.
I had already prepared for the fall.

It's hard to believe, that this could be us.
Hard to believe, our steel turned to rust.
Hard to believe, we’ve been driven into dust.
Hard to believe, there was need, yet no trust.
It’s hard to believe, but I know, that I must.

Hard To Believe

Hard To Believe– The Midnight River Crew (feat Isabella Coulstock)

Written by Mark Johnson and Matt Ellis - - Produced by Paul Midcalf. 
Crew Members =
Isabella Coulstock – Lead, Harmony, and Female duet vocals. And Piano.
Phil Johnson - Ukulele.
Mark Johnson – Male duet vocals. And Guitars. And other good ideas.
Paul Midcalf – Bass, Drums, Keys. And even better ideas.

Image by Mark Coulstock.
Recorded at Audio Sorcery Recording Studios. Royal Tunbridge Wells. UK. TN3 9EJ.
One Stop Song. Contact = markjohnson145a@gmail.com

Also.
https://www.isabellamusic.co.uk
https://audiosorcery.com

The Midnight River Crew albums =
'Scirocco' and ‘My City Of Fire’
are available now from all the usual places!

Lyric = 
I see you with him.  - All the time
I see you smile. - And the way it shines.
Step back in time.
When you walked away.
Crossing the track on your lost highway.
Breaking this heart of mine.

If you ever need someone
To help you walk the line.
If you ever need somebody.
To love you for all time…..
Keep me in mind. 

I know you call him. - All the time.
I see you cry. Then I wish you were mine.
Look back in time.
You threw it all away.
Crossing the road on Valentine’s Day.
To break this heart of mine.

If you ever need someone
To help you walk the line.
If you ever need somebody.
To love you for all time…..
Keep me in mind. 

It’s just the things you say and do.
Still in my heart- I need you.
You bring out the best in me.
I’ll make you mine. - For all to see.

This is the right time.
I want you to stay.
There’s no need for you to stray.
Don’t break the ties that bind.

Keep Me In Mind

Keep Me In Mind- The Midnight River Crew (feat Isabella Coulstock)

Written by Mark Johnson - - Produced by Paul Midcalf. 
Crew Members =
Mark Johnson – Lead Vocals. Acoustic and Electric Guitars. And The Ebow.
Paul Midcalf – Bass, Drums, Percussions, Keys. And Backing Vocals.
Recorded at Audio Sorcery Recording Studios.
Royal Tunbridge Wells. UK. TN3 9EJ.

One Stop Song. Contact = markjohnson145a@gmail.com

Also.- https://audiosorcery.com

The Midnight River Crew albums =
'Scirocco' and ‘My City Of Fire’
are available now from all the usual places!

Lyric.

The Red Hawk Spar- Missing off the radar.
Burning up- Into the red.

I hear it in the sky above.
Is it, any wonder?
The Distant Sound…..Of Thunder.
The Distant Sound…..Of Thunder.

The sound of Red Hunter- Missing off the sonar.
Burning down- Into the deep dead blue.

I’m counting down by degrees.
One is the prime number.
The Distant Sound…..Of Thunder.
The Distant Sound…..Of Thunder.

Reality and expectation. 
are two worlds apart.
The first is where it ends, 
the second before you start.

As a,   new day breaks.
As a,   new day breaks.
As a,   new day breaks, to...
The Distant Sound…..Of Thunder.
The Distant Sound…..Of Thunder.

The Red Star searchlight- Missing off the satellite
My vision is locked- Into the black.

I’m counting down by degrees.
One is the prime number.

I hear it in the sky above.
Is it, any wonder?

The Distant Sound…..Of Thunder.
The Distant Sound…..Of Thunder

The Distant Sound Of Thunder

The Distant Sound Of Thunder- The Midnight River Crew

Written by Mark Johnson and Martin Howard.
- - Produced by Paul Midcalf.
The Movie = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux47gtCgn4k
The Crew=
Mark Johnson= Acoustic rhythm guitars and electric lead guitars.
Martin Howard= Electric harmony guitars and electric lead guitars.
Paul Midcalf= Drums, Bass, Keys, Strings.
Isabella Coulstock= The Voice.

Ruby Taylor= The Picture.
Julia Rose Johnson= The Photograph.

Recorded at Audio Sorcery Recording Studios.
Royal Tunbridge Wells. Kent UK.
https://audiosorcery.com/

One Stop Song. Contact = markjohnson145a@gmail.com

Also.
The Midnight River Crew albums=
'Scirocco' and ‘My City Of Fire’
are available now from all the usual places.

#EasyListening #Rock #Pop #Songwriter #Acoustic #Electric #Instrumental #NewMusic #OriginalMusic 
#Indie #OriginalSong #NoSamples #OneStopSong

The Zoo In The Sky

The Zoo In The Sky- The Midnight River Crew

Written by Mark Johnson - - Produced by Paul Midcalf.

Crew Members =
Isabella Coulstock – Lead, and Harmony vocals. And Piano.
Mark Johnson – Acoustic and Electric Guitars. And other good ideas.
Paul Midcalf – Bass, Drums, Keys. And even better ideas.

Image by Mark Coulstock.
Recorded at Audio Sorcery Recording Studios. Royal Tunbridge Wells. UK. TN3 9EJ.

One Stop Song. Contact = markjohnson145a@gmail.com
Also.
https://www.isabellamusic.co.uk
https://audiosorcery.com

The Midnight River Crew albums =
'Scirocco' and ‘My City Of Fire’
are available now from all the usual places!

Lyric

I’m leaving Memphis.
This is breaking my heart.
Heading up to New York, maybe?   
I’ll get a head start.

Passing thru Philadelphia,
Where we - fell at the start.
I’m leaving Memphis.
This is breaking my heart.

I’m leaving Memphis.
Before I lose my mind.
On my way out to Mobile, maybe?
Thinkin’ ‘bout leavin’ all the time.

Passing over Atlanta,
Where we stole that car.
I’m leaving Memphis.
As soon as I’ve covered my scars.

I didn’t know where to find you.
I don’t know where I’m going.
Heading East or West, maybe?
It could be North or South?

I’m seeing rainbows.
And at the end - my pot of gold.
I’m leaving Memphis.
Now your love has turned cold.

I traded in my wings and wheels.
Losing out on the deal- 
Picked up by a guy in a Buick 6,
from a corner on Route 66.

Said- “I’m leaving Memphis!”
Another man stole my heart.
Heading out to California with him
gonna, make a brand-new start.

Drivin’ thru Winslow, Arizona,
where, we - just fell apart.
Said “I’m leaving Memphis!”
Another man stole my heart.

Leaving Memphis

Leaving Memphis- The Midnight River Crew (feat Isabella Coulstock)

Written by Mark Johnson - - Produced by Paul Midcalf. 
Crew Members =
Mark Johnson – Vocals. And Acoustic and Electric Guitars. And other good ideas.
Paul Midcalf – Bass, Drums, Keys. And even better ideas.
Phil Johnson= Pre-Production.

Recorded at Audio Sorcery Recording Studios. Royal Tunbridge Wells. UK. TN3 9EJ.
One Stop Song. Contact = markjohnson145a@gmail.com
Also.
audiosorcery.com/

The Midnight River Crew albums =
'Scirocco' and ‘My City Of Fire’
are available now from all the usual places!

Lyric=

Sometimes talking long into the night.
Turning my mind to wrong from right.
My eyes dissolved into the darkest light,
as I struggled with my addiction.

I see an outline, carved in the chalk.
Walking towards the rock.

Walking all the way to the rock.
Walking all the way to the rock.

I didn’t trust what I couldn’t see,
buried within the real me.
Dropped to the floor on the count of three,
avoiding recognition.

Hands tied, by a chain and lock.
Walking towards the rock.

Walking all the way to the rock.
Walking all the way to the rock.

The questions ended,
just as I began to talk.
The exits flew open,
just as I began to sleepwalk.

Nothing on this earth will be concealed.
Reputations will be revealed.
Fighting for the law to be repealed.
A disguised work of fiction.

At the brow of the hill. The tip of the cross.
Walking towards the rock.

Walking all the way to the rock.
Walking all the way to the rock.

Walking Towards The Rock

Walking Towards The Rock- The Midnight River Crew

Written by= Mark Johnson.
Crew Members=
Isabella Coulstock= Lead and Harmony vocals.
Mark Johnson= Acoustic and High-Strung guitars.
Angus Cousins (Unit 48 band)= Saxophone.
Paul Midcalf= Bass, drums, percussion, keys.
Vocal arrangements= Isabella and Paul.

Cover art design image- 'The Lost' by Andrew Page= a-page.co.uk 
www.instagram.com/a_page_artwork/ 

Recorded at Audio Sorcery Recording Studios. Royal Tunbridge Wells. UK. TN3 9EJ. - Produced by Paul Midcalf. 

One Stop Song. Contact = markjohnson145a@gmail.com

Also.
www.isabellamusic.co.uk
audiosorcery.com

The Midnight River Crew albums =
'Scirocco' and ‘My City Of Fire’,
are available now from all the usual places!

Lyric=

My mood always swings,
every time the doorbell rings.
Please don’t try to be smart.
It’s never easy, to part.

My bag is hidden under the bed,
in Michael’s house– It’s now Michael’s house. 
I’ve got a suitcase to pack instead.
Back at Michael’s house- At Michael’s house.

Can you whisper rather than mime?
You need to show me more than a sign.
We’ll leave nothing to chance.
Escape to the hotel in France.

When our moment arrives.
Get in the car and drive.
I’ll take one last glance behind.
Then we’ll know, we are alive!

Down the hall his black cat stared.
Watching as I ran-up the stairs.
The cat is now out of the bag.
It’s your name written on the tag.

My phone is hidden under my pillow,
in Michael’s bed- It’s now Michael’s bed.
I’ve got a suitcase to pack instead.
From under Michael’s bed- under Michael’s bed.

Look beyond the mid-day sun.
We both need what needs to be done.
After the church bells ring,
the choir will start to sing.

We are alive!
We are alive!

At Michael's House

At Michael's House- The Midnight River Crew (feat Isabella Coulstock)

Written by= Mark Johnson and Isabella Coulstock.
Mark J= Music and Lyrics.
Isabella C= Spanish lyric translation.
Produced by Paul Midcalf. 

Crew Members=
Isabella Coulstock= Lead vocals.
Angus Cousins (Unit 48 band)= Saxophone.
Paul Midcalf= Keys.

image by Cdd20 from Pixabay- fantasy
Recorded at Audio Sorcery Recording Studios. Royal Tunbridge Wells. UK. TN3 9EJ.

One Stop Song. Contact = markjohnson145a@gmail.com

Also.
www.isabellamusic.co.uk
audiosorcery.com

The Midnight River Crew albums =
'Scirocco' and ‘My City Of Fire’,
are available now from all the usual places!

Lyrics=

Ignition at the moment I saw you.
Heaven bound from thereon.
Love’s transmission across the airwaves,
won’t always be so strong, but………..

Love’s flame will burn forever.
Melting hearts, frozen by remorse.
Love’s cure is the hidden treasure.
Discovered it will ease the loss.
My flame won’t burn forever,
without you………..

Obsession from the moment I met you.
Appearing in every room.
Your impression left its mark on me but,
I don’t want to assume that……….

Love’s flame will burn forever.
Melting hearts, frozen by remorse.
Love’s cure is the hidden treasure.
Discovered it will ease the loss.
My flame won’t burn forever,
without you………..

I am here to be your lover.
In you I can confide…......
I feel real now we’ve found one another.
I need you to bring me back, 
from the other side………

It’s alright! - I’ve been searching everywhere!
It’s alright! – I’ve still got love to share!
It’s alright! – You know I’ll always care!
It’s alright! - …………………...…Yeah!

Love’s flame will burn forever.
Melting hearts, frozen by remorse.
Love’s cure is the hidden treasure.
Discovered it will ease the loss.
My flame will burn forever. 
Now a hand of fate fits in mine.
I know we’ll shine……..it’s our time……..

Love's Flame Will Burn Forever- Spotlight Mix

Love's Flame Will Burn Forever

Love's Flame Will Burn Forever- Spotlight Mix- The Midnight River Crew (feat Isabella Coulstock)

Written by= Mark Johnson and Isabella Coulstock.
Mark J= Music and Lyrics.- Isabella C= Spanish lyric translation.

Crew Members=
Isabella Coulstock= Lead and Harmony vocals.
Mark Johnson= Acoustic and High-Strung guitars.
Angus Cousins (Unit 48 band)= Saxophone.
Paul M= Bass, drums, percussion, keys.
Vocal arrangements= Isabella and Paul.

image by Cdd20 from Pixabay- fantasy
Recorded at Audio Sorcery Recording Studios. Royal Tunbridge Wells. UK. TN3 9EJ.- Produced by Paul Midcalf. 

One Stop Song. Contact = markjohnson145a@gmail.com

Also.
www.isabellamusic.co.uk
audiosorcery.com

The Midnight River Crew albums =
'Scirocco' and ‘My City Of Fire’,
are available now from all the usual places!

Lyric=

Ignition at the moment I saw you.
Heaven bound from thereon.
Love’s transmission across the airwaves,
won’t always be so strong, but………..

Love’s flame will burn forever.
Melting hearts, frozen by remorse.
Love’s cure is the hidden treasure.
Discovered it will ease the loss.
My flame won’t burn forever,
without you………..

Obsession from the moment I met you.
Appearing in every room.
Your impression left its mark on me but,
I don’t want to assume that……….

Love’s flame will burn forever.
Melting hearts, frozen by remorse.
Love’s cure is the hidden treasure.
Discovered it will ease the loss.
My flame won’t burn forever,
without you………..

I am here to be your lover.
In you I can confide…......
I feel real now we’ve found one another.
I need you to bring me back, 
from the other side………

It’s alright! - I’ve been searching everywhere!
It’s alright! – I’ve still got love to share!
It’s alright! – You know I’ll always care!
It’s alright! - …………………...…Yeah!

Love’s flame will burn forever.
Melting hearts, frozen by remorse.
Love’s cure is the hidden treasure.
Discovered it will ease the loss.
My flame will burn forever. 
Now a hand of fate fits in mine.
I know we’ll shine……..it’s our time……..

Love's Flame Will Burn Forever- The Midnight River Crew (feat Isabella Coulstock)

Written by Bruce Springsteen – Arranged by Mark Johnson.

Crew members=
Isabella Coulstock- Vocals piano.
Mark Johnson- Vocals guitars.
Angus Cousins (of Unit 48 band)- Sax.
Paul Midcalf- drums, bass, keys, production.
Phil Johnson- Pre-Production.

Lyric=
I'm 25 hundred miles from where I wanna be.
It feels like a hundred years since you've been near to me.
I guess what goes around, baby, comes around.
Just wishing you were here with me, in Sundown.

Sundown ain't the place you want to be on your own.
It's all long, hot, endless days and cold nights all alone.
I drift from bar to bar, here in lonely town.
Just wishing you were here with me, come sundown.

In Sundown the cafes are filled with lovers passing time.
In Sundown all I've got is trouble, on my mind.

I work all day out here on the county line.
I tell myself it's all just gonna work out in time.
When summer's through, you'll come around.
That little voice in my head's all that keeps me from sinking down.

Come Sundown………  Come Sundown …………
When summer's through, you'll come around.
That little voice in my head's all that keeps me from sinking down.
At Sundown.

Conversations

Sundown

Sundown (Bruce Springsteen cover)

Written by Elton John & Bernie Taupin.
Arranged by Mark Johnson.

Crew members=
Isabella Coulstock- Vocals, Piano
Mark J- Vocals, Guitars.
Angus Cousins (Unit 48 band)- Sax.
Paul Midcalf- Drums, bass, keys, production.

Image= Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh- Gone With The Wind- 1939.
Recorded at Audio Sorcery Recording Studios. Royal Tunbridge Wells. UK. TN3 9EJ.

- One Stop Song. Contact = markjohnson145a@gmail.com

Also.
www.isabellamusic.co.uk
www.audiosorcery.com

The Midnight River Crew albums =
'Scirocco' and ‘My City Of Fire’,
are available now from all the usual places!

Lyric=

I can see by your eyes you must be lying.
When you think I don't have a clue.
Baby you're crazy, If you think that you can fool me.
Because I've seen that movie too.

The one where the players are acting surprised.
Saying love's just a four-letter word.
Between forcing smiles, with the knives in their eyes.
Well their actions become so absurd.

So keep your auditions for somebody,
Who hasn't got so much to lose,
`Cause you can tell by the lines I'm reciting,
That I've seen that movie too.

It's a habit I have, I don't get pushed around.
Stop twinkling your star like you do.
I'm not the blueprint, for all of your B films.
Because I've seen that movie too.

I’ve Seen That Movie Too

I’ve Seen That Movie Too (Elton John cover)- The Midnight River Crew (feat Isabella Coulstock).

From the Album 'Scirocco' available everywhere from May 8th 2020.
https://ditto.fm/scirocco
New visual story telling film. Beautifully created by Caroline and Martin Howard.
https://youtu.be/4bHplIN8QYk
Image by
https://twitter.com/JBcoverart

Co - Written by Mark Johnson with and from an original narrative idea by Alex Kinnear.
(The King Of Bhutan was developed at Arvon, Totleigh Barton, Devon, during a songwriters retreat hosted by Chris Difford and Kathryn Williams.)

Mark Johnson – Guitars and e-Bow.
Paul Midcalf – Bass, Drums, Keyboards.
Sharon Mari – Lead and Harmony vocals.

Produced by ‘The Sorcerer’ Paul Midcalf at Audio Sorcery Recording Studios, Royal Tunbridge Wells. Kent, UK.
Dedicated to the memory of Alex Kinnear.

The Midnight River Crew albums 'Scirocco'  ‘My City Of Fire’ and ‘Going Live, South Of The Equator’ are available now from all the usual places!

Scirocco

The King Of Bhutan

The King Of Bhutan- The Midnight River Crew (feat Sharon Mari)

The MRC album 'Scirocco' available everywhere from May 8th 2020.
https://ditto.fm/scirocco
Cover image by by https://twitter.com/JBcoverart
The MRC film ‘Scirocco’ filmed by Paul Midcalf at cappure.com 
music produced by audiosorcery.com
https://vimeo.com/191045239

(Scirocco was developed at Arvon, Totleigh Barton, Devon, UK. During a songwriters retreat hosted by Chris Difford and Kathryn Williams.)
Written by Mark Johnson.
Cat Marshall:- Lead and harmony vocals.
Mark Johnson:- Guitars. Harmonica.
Phil Johnson:- Ukulele.
Paul Midcalf:- keyboards, bass, drums, and percussions.
Produced by ‘The Sorcerer’ Paul Midcalf at Audio Sorcery Recording Studios, Royal Tunbridge Wells. Kent, UK.

The Midnight River Crew albums= 'Scirocco' ‘My City Of Fire’ and ‘Going Live, South Of The Equator’ are available now from all the usual places!

Scirocco- The Midnight River Crew (feat Cat Marshall)

Beautiful film created by Caroline and Martin Howard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AQuPyOjN9w
Written by Mark Johnson.
Mark Johnson:- Vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, e-bow.
Paul Midcalf:- keyboards.
Produced by ‘The Sorcerer’ Paul Midcalf at Audio Sorcery Recording Studios, Royal Tunbridge Wells. Kent, UK.
Artwork Image by =
https://twitter.com/JBcoverart 
The Midnight River Crew albums 'Scirocco'. ‘My City Of Fire’ and ‘Going Live, South Of The Equator’ are available now from all the usual places!

Lyric=
Whilst emerging from a very public, mid-life crisis.
He tripped, and fell in love, with his very own, personal Isis.
The Goddess of motherhood and magic.
who makes all his adult dramas seem, - a little less tragic.

Her magical skills restored his body to life
Soothed his pain,   withdrawing the knife.
Gave him shelter from the thunder and the rain.
She is his mistress in the house of life

Mistress in the house of life
Mistress in the house of life
His Mistress,  in the house of life.

The Queen of heaven, mother of the gods,
The star of the sea, the lady of the crops,
She is a friend to slaves and sinners.
Nurturing and turning the losers, - into winners.

Her origins are uncertain,
She appeared from behind the curtain.
Had Temples built in her honour,
And Servants, summoned, to her tower.

Taught to allure, with her body and couture.
His sin is mixed with fear, and only she has the cure.
But she married the Lord of Silence, - The lord of the sky.
Carried a Sweet Reseda fragrance, with flowers from Shanghai.

Her magical skills restored his body to life
Soothed his pain, withdrawing the knife.
Gave him shelter from the thunder and the rain.
She is his mistress in the house of life

Mistress in the house of life
Mistress in the house of life
His Mistress, in the house of life.

Roses used in her worship
are placed at her finger tips.
whilst the wine from Andalucia,
is loaded a-board, her long ship.

Mistress In The House Of Life

Mistress In The House Of Life - The Midnight River Crew

Written and Produced by Mark Johnson and Robin Nixon. 
From their song cycle ‘Fair Game’.  - ditto.fm/fair-game
Crew members=
Isabella Coulstock= Lead vocal.
Judith Hillier= Violin.
Mark Johnson= Guitars, Soundscaping. And other ideas.

Robin Nixon= Recording Engineer and Technician. And other ideas.
‘Fragments’ and ‘Fair Game’ were mixed by Al Drake Brockman At DOZ recording Studios. 
https://www.doz.co.uk

Also=
https://isabellacoulstock.wixsite.com/singer-songwriter-mp

https://www.fiddlefit.co.uk/

And similarly from ‘Fair Game’. = ‘Flashing Blue Sparks’
https://youtu.be/6NVEC4uWYKg

lyric =
I’m picking up the pieces of
my failed and crumbling dreams
Scanning through the moments
that meant so much before.

Sorting out the fragments
sweeping up the screams
Trying hard to recognise
the shards upon the floor.

I thought that we had made it
we'd built the perfect life
Like a photo in a picture frame
behind a glassy cover.

But now that vision is shattered
and the glass cuts like a knife
As I realise my soul mate is
No longer is my lover.

A thousand words to a picture maybe
but there's no way that I can see
Not a million, billion, nor infinity,
could ever., bring you back to me…

Something should give 
for both of our sakes.
But who should forgive, 
the others misstakes?

Maybe I can fix it
I'm good at mending stuff
But where can I begin
among these sorry scraps?

A lifetime's worth of memories
but nowhere near enough
Time, nor words, nor alcohol
can never bridge the gaps.

Sorting out the fragments.

Fair Game

Fragments (Lisa's Theme)

Fragments = Lisa’s Theme from 'Fair Game'- (feat Isabella Coulstock)

written by the mighty Ray Davies. - Additional lyrics by Mark Johnson.
I regard Mr Reporter as an important song from the Kinks back catalogue.
It is also rare to hear a Dylan influence in a Kinks song from the sixties, as in this one.
I have re-interpreted this classic track to reflect and incorporate recent and ongoing events, but ensuring not to "distort my simple sound".

Mr Reporter

Mr Reporter (The KinKs Kover) solo aKoustiK- Mark Johnson

Written by Mark Johnson.
Produced by Paul Midcalf.
Mark Johnson= Lead Vocals, Harmony and Backing Vox.
-Acoustic and Electric Guitars.
Paul Midcalf= Bass, Drums, Shaker, and Keyboards.
Vocal arrangements by Mark Johnson.

Recorded at Audio Sorcery Recording Studios. Royal Tunbridge Wells. UK. TN3 9EJ.

The Midnight River Crew albums =
 'Scirocco' ‘My City Of Fire’ and ‘Going Live, South Of The Equator’ 
are available now from all the usual places!

One-Stop Song Contact= markjohnson145a@gmail.com
Also=
https://audiosorcery.com

Lyric=

I stay inside every day. 
Because I’m still afraid.
If I see you? 
I won’t able to meet you.
The final parting of our ways.

I still lie to myself every day.
I still cry inside every day.
Spend your new life diving for pearls.
Not as the loneliest girl in the world.

I know that you cry every day.
You are too shy to walk my way.
I shoulder the blame.
As I share your name.
Pain is written all over your face.

I still lie to myself every day.
I still cry inside every day.
Spend your new life diving for pearls.
Not as the loneliest girl in the world.

I read the news in your letter.
Said- “hope things will work out for the better”.
Beside your heartfelt committal.
I’d like to see you smile, just a little.

I still cry every day.
And I silently pray.
That I will still see her.
And stop to meet her.
And we’ll share just one more day.

I still lie to myself every day.
I still cry inside every day.

I Still Cry Every Day

I Still Cry Every Day- The Midnight River Crew

Written by Mark Johnson.
Produced by Paul Midcalf.
-Mark Johnson= Vocals, Acoustic and Electric Guitars.
-Phil Johnson= Uke.
-Paul Midcalf= Bass, Drums, Keyboards.

Recorded at Audio Sorcery Recording Studios. Royal Tunbridge Wells. UK. TN3 9EJ.

The Midnight River Crew albums =
 'Scirocco' ‘My City Of Fire’ and ‘Going Live, South Of The Equator’ 
are available now from all the usual places!

One-Stop Song Contact= markjohnson145a@gmail.com
Also
https://audiosorcery.com

The Midnight River Crew albums =
 'Scirocco' ‘My City Of Fire’ and ‘Going Live, South Of The Equator’ 
are available now from all the usual places!

Lyric =

Inside this darkness where I confide,
There’s nothing left to do but swallow my pride.
I long to see you. I need to feel you
I fear the walk across The Great Divide.

Blinded by the hopelessness where I reside.
Too many doors been opened. - Nowhere to hide.
I long to hear you.  I need to touch you. 
I fear losing my way, without you, as my guide.

Inside The Great Alone.
As much a part of The Great Unknown,
as all these feelings, I have never known.
As the thoughts I’ve stolen but will never, ever own.

Aside the situation where reputations collide,
waiting for the moment when our pain coincides.
I long to see you, I need to feel you.
I’m being tormented like Jekyll and Hyde.

Time moves on so slowly.
But It moves away none the less.
If I fail with you at least we took the test.
 
I know I’ve tried, And I’ve been crucified.
Everything in my life has been left ‘high and dry’.

I see it all now with my eyes open wide.
I need you with me to walk side by side.
I long to hear you.   I need to touch you.
I’m being tormented but I, will not be denied.

Inside The Great Alone.
As much a part of The Great Unknown,
as all these feelings, I have never known.
As the thoughts I’ve stolen but will never, ever own.

Inside The Great Alone

Inside The Great Alone– The Midnight River Crew.

Streaming and download available at Bandcamp=
https://themidnightrivercrew.bandcamp.com/album/perfect-strangers
Caroline and Martin Howard have created a video storytelling the message behind the song=- https://youtu.be/qQUuoF9yqv8

Written by Mark Johnson. - - Produced by Paul Midcalf. 
Crew Members =
Isabella Coulstock – Lead, Harmony, and Female duet vocals. And Piano.
Judith Hillier – Violin.
Mark Johnson – Male duet vocals and Guitars. And other good ideas.
Paul Midcalf – Bass, Drums, Keys. And even better ideas.

Recorded at Audio Sorcery Recording Studios. Royal Tunbridge Wells. UK. TN3 9EJ.
One Stop Song. Contact = markjohnson145a@gmail.com

Also.

The image= ‘Slave’ -©️ Andrew Page.
Use with the kind permission of Andrew Page.
https://a-page.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/apagegallery/

https://www.isabellamusic.co.uk
https://www.fiddlefit.co.uk/
https://audiosorcery.com/

Fabulous review by Nicole Mendes=
https://www.theothersidereviews.com/the-midnight-river-crew-perfect-strangers-2021/?fbclid=IwAR0Zl2v5iP7PSM8wP8-8KWl1xOTrtEXOYvnay-i5XP_yWVMPP7C8mizjU0o

The Midnight River Crew albums =
 'Scirocco' ‘My City Of Fire’ and ‘Going Live, South Of The Equator’ 
are available now from all the usual places!

lyric=

It’s time we started talking.
Let’s not defend the fact we don’t care.
Don’t look down and shy away.
I’m not doing this for a dare.

I’m never outrageous, having the 
Same thoughts. The same thoughts.
after the same exchanges.

Now that I can sense the danger.
I still want you to be my perfect stranger. 

When did we stop listening?
Assuming we understand.
Impasse. - No class.
Dismissed by a wave of your hand.

I’ll be the loser. Spending the,
Same nights. The same nights. 
With a different intruder.

Now that I, can sense the danger.
I still want you to be my perfect stranger. 

Love doesn’t look away.
It stares until you face it.

Tomorrow won’t be easy. 
Today never is.
Bare floors behind closed doors.
Where no-one lives.

I am so tired of spending the,
Same nights. The same nights,
with the same outsider.

I still want you to be my perfect stranger.

Perfect Strangers

Perfect Strangers- The Midnight River Crew (feat Isabella Coulstock)

Streaming and download available at Bandcamp=
https://themidnightrivercrew.bandcamp.com/album/the-girl-who-knew-too-much
Caroline and Martin Howard have created this video telling the message of the song= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enjSrKcrWV4

Written by Mark Johnson. - - Produced by Paul Midcalf. 
Crew Members =
Isabella Coulstock – Lead and harmony vocals. And Piano.
Judith Hillier – Violin.
Mark Johnson –Guitars. And other good ideas.
Paul Midcalf – Bass, Drums, Keys. And even better ideas.
Backing vocal arrangement by Isabella & Paul.

Recorded at Audio Sorcery Recording Studios. Royal Tunbridge Wells. UK. TN3 9EJ.

One Stop Song. Contact =  markjohnson145a@gmail.com

Also.

The image= ‘Life Thru Her Lens’. -  ©️ Perrotta / Glykys 2020.
Use with the kind permission of Nadia Perrotta and Karen Glykys
https://www.instagram.com/nadia.perrotta/
https://www.instagram.com/karenglykys/

https://www.isabellamusic.co.uk
https://www.fiddlefit.co.uk/
https://audiosorcery.com/

- MRC track on WOS radio podcast #1219
- Many thanks to both @BreeNoble and @WOSradio.
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1219-music-by-jen-hawley-midnight-river-crew-justice/id939201604?i=1000510736289

The Midnight River Crew albums =
 'Scirocco' ‘My City Of Fire’ and ‘Going Live, South Of The Equator’ 
are available now from all the usual places!

lyric

I stare at their picture every night.
Waiting for the first to shout. “I’m Right!”
It’s not that they are just out of sight.
There’s always a suitcase in the hall.

In my sense-less world. No-one is allowed to touch.
My hair still in plaits and curls.
I’m the girl who knows too much.

I don’t know if I can trust my friends.
Maybe I’ll tell ‘em soon, but it all depends.
If those kids come to their senses and make amends.
And read the writing on the wall.
  
In my sense-less world. No-one is allowed to touch.
Sometimes seen but never heard.
I’m the girl who knows too much.

If I knew what to do and what to say.
I would make this last forever.
Instead of one more night and day.
How to make them feel? Should I steal?
I’m in so deep I cry in my sleep.

Filled the bottle. Screwed the lid on tight.
Climbed the stairs, as I do, every night. 
Flicked the switch. Took myself out of the light.
I could then hear every whispered phone call

In my sense-less world. No-one is allowed to touch.
To whom it may concern.
I was the girl who only knew so much.
Now I’m the girl who knows too much.

Flicked the switch. Took myself out of the light.

The Girl Who Knew Too Much

The Girl Who Knew Too Much– The Midnight River Crew (feat Isabella Coulstock)

Written by Roger Miller.
Produced by Phil Johnson. For Quick ‘n’ Dirty Productions Ltd.
Crew Members=
Mark Johnson= Vocal + Guitar. 
Phil Johnson= Ukulele + Bells

Recorded at MRCStudio186.- Limited time free download here!
Contact = markjohnson145a@gmail.com

The Midnight River Crew albums =
'Scirocco' ‘My City Of Fire’ and ‘Going Live, South Of The Equator’ 
are available now from all the usual places!

Lyric- By Roger Miller.

Old toy trains, little toy tracks.
Little boy’s toys, spilling from the sack.
Carried by a man dressed in white and red.
Little boy, it's time you were in bed

Close your eyes…. 
and listen to the skies…….
All is calm and all is well.
Soon you'll be hearing jingle bells.

Bringing old toy trains, little toy tracks
Little toy drums, coming from a sack.
Carried by a man dressed in white and red.
Little boy, don't you think,
it's time you were in bed.

Close your eyes…. 
and listen to the skies…….
All is calm and all is well.
Soon you'll be hearing jingle bells.

Planes, Trains and Sleigh Ride Bells

Old Toy Trains

Old Toy Trains (Roger Miller cover)– The Midnight River Crew.

Written by Nick Lowe.
Produced by Phil Johnson. For Quick ‘n’ Dirty Productions Ltd.
Crew Members =
Mark Johnson= Vocal + Guitar + Harp.
Phil Johnson= Bells.

Recorded at MRCStudio186.- Limited time free download here!

Contact = markjohnson145a@gmail.com

The Midnight River Crew albums =
'Scirocco' ‘My City Of Fire’ and ‘Going Live, South Of The Equator’ 
are available now from all the usual places!

Lyric by Nick Lowe.

Outside…… the taxi window
On the way to catch my flight.
I noticed snowflakes playing
In the ever failing light.

When you dropped me at departures,
It was really coming down.
Deep and crisp and even.
And it settled on the ground.

It looks like Christmas, 
Christmas at the airport
All the planes are grounded
And the fog is rolling in.

It looks like Christmas, 
Christmas at the airport this year
Doors are locked and bolted
Let the festivities begin.

The terminal…… was seething
Without much Christmas cheer.
So I found an empty closet
And bedded down in there.

When I woke much later
I was quite alone.
Check - in' was deserted.
Everyone had gone.

It looks like Christmas, 
Christmas at the airport
I took a set of X rays
and they came out very well.

It looks like Christmas, 
Christmas at the airport this year
Now I'm doing Santa's sleigh ride
on the baggage carousel.

It looks like Christmas, 
Christmas at the airport
I should be at the table
with all my kith and kin.

It looks like Christmas, 
Christmas at the airport this year
Don't save me any turkey
I found a burger in a bin.

Christmas At The Airport

Christmas At The Airport (Nick Lowe cover)– The Midnight River Crew.

Streaming and download available at Bandcamp=
 https://themidnightrivercrew.bandcamp.com/album/the-night-still-falls
And this MRC film created by Caroline and Martin Howard.
=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O8kw1a0-TA

Written by Mark Johnson.  - - Produced by Paul Midcalf. 
Crew Members =
Isabella Coulstock – Lead, Harmony, and Female duet vocals. And Piano.
Judith Hillier – Violin.
Mark Johnson – Male duet vocals. And Guitars. And other good ideas.
Paul Midcalf – Bass, Drums, Keys. And even better ideas.

Image by Mark Coulstock.
Recorded at Audio Sorcery Recording Studios. Royal Tunbridge Wells. UK. TN3 9EJ.
One Stop Song. Contact = markjohnson145a@gmail.com

Fabulous review by Claudia Mendes=
https://www.theothersidereviews.com/the-midnight-river-crew-the-night-still-falls-2020/

Also.

https://www.isabellamusic.co.uk
https://www.fiddlefit.co.uk/
https://audiosorcery.com/

The Midnight River Crew albums =
'Scirocco' ‘My City Of Fire’ and ‘Going Live, South Of The Equator’ 
are available now from all the usual places!

lyric =

I thought I’d write you a letter,
A letter I know I’ll never send.
I thought I’d speak my mind.
Before you, thought to pretend.

I’m living a nightmare.
I don’t know where to begin.
The memories they won’t fade.
But they’re as fragile as Porcelain.

You feel the need in me.
I feel the strength in your soul.

I'd give my life to be with you.
As the darkness, continues to call.
All we can do is wait patiently. 
Because the night!
The night will still fall.

We'll be back together soon
But the time has come to leave.
I'll wait for you with my open arms
There'll be no need to grieve….

I’ll take care of our photographs.
Recover our love letters from the court.
Return them to the mantlepiece.
What’s written in the stars is not our fault.

I feel the need in you.
You feel the strength in my soul.

I'd give my life to be with you.
As the darkness, continues to call.
All we can do is wait patiently. 
Because the night!
The night will still fall.

The Night Still Falls- The Celestial Version

The Night Still Falls (The Celestial Version)– The Midnight River Crew (feat Isabella Coulstock).

Video film =  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxz1VKsELTg

Title track from the album. - ‘My City Of Fire’ was written, under the influence of, and with creative input from, the Mighty Ray Davies.
By Fiona Hughes, James Brennan, Robbie Boyd, and Mark Johnson. At Totleigh Barton Devon, UK.
Adapted and re-arranged by Mark Johnson.
Mark Johnson - Vocals, Guitars, Harmonica.
Paul Midcalf - Keyboards, Bass, Drums and Percussion.
Produced by ‘The Sorcerer’ - Paul Midcalf at Audio Sorcery recording studios, Royal Tunbridge wells, Kent, UK.
The MRC album - 'My City of Fire' is available in all the usual places!

My City Of Fire

My City Of Fire- The Midnight River Crew

Mark is now working on new material to be released as a series of EP's throughout 2026.- -The latest M R C EP= N8 The MRC at KonK Studios is available on the Bandcamp platform now!
Mark writes serious songs for serious people. Motivated by human stories and current affairs, both local and global. 
Two MRC albums are currently on release ‘My City Of Fire’ and ‘Scirocco'. 
The 'Scirocco' Album recording is complete and now released everywhere.
https://ditto.fm/scirocco
The MRC film 'Scirocco' has been released via Vimeo.
 https://vimeo.com/191045239
And this beautiful visual story telling film. 
= ‘The King Of Bhutan’
https://youtu.be/4bHplIN8QYk

Mark worked in collaboration with songwriter Robin Nixon on a 'song-cycle' project involving both music and poetry. The piece 'Fair Game' is now written and recorded. and is now on release. 
https://ditto.fm/fair-game

And similarly from ‘Fair Game’. = ‘Flashing Blue Sparks’
https://youtu.be/6NVEC4uWYKg

Mark's songs have been covered by Jennifer Crook, My Darling Clementine, and Bob Andrews (Keys wizard with Graham Parker and The Rumour).
His influences are Ray Davies, Graham Parker, Smokey Robinson, Curtis Mayfield, Gladys Knight, Nina Simone, Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell. And Dusty!
The song 'Hide Away With You' being awarded a Semi-Final placing in the United Kingdom Songwriting Contest.
and appears on the fabulous compilation album 'The Wonder Of Things To Come' released by Ramshaw Records.
And his tune- ‘Changing Places (For Eleda)’
on The Aldora Britain Records label,
‘Victrola Blues’ released via Bandcamp.

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