Music Monday: CD Review and Giveaway: Introducing Johnny Reid by Johnny Reid

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Multi-platinum, Scottish born, superstar Johnny Reid is releasing his first album in the U.S., Introducing Johnny Reid (EMI/Manhattan Records) on May 3rd. He was nominated for four Juno Awards (Canada's version of the Grammys) this year. He was even up against Justin Bieber and Michael Buble in the "Fan Choice" award! He won Country Album of the Year for A Place Called Love!

Reid, a native of Lanark, Scotland, who moved to Canada at age 13, has released five bestselling albums (why do we still say albums, when they haven't been released in what, over a decade???) in Canada In the last five years, Reid has released three albums that sold over 750,000 copies and won numerous honors, including the distinct honor of performing for Her Majesty, the Queen of England. Now the rest of the world gets the chance to discover Reid’s powerful, raspy delivery and deeply heartfelt songwriting. His music has been described as "soulful mix of Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger and early Rod Stewart". The album covers a broad range of feelings and experiences—from the joyous, horn-driven “Love Thing” to the quiet reflection of “A Place Called Love”— and delivers what Reid calls “a celebration of humanity” with a sound all its own.


Johnny says: “From a young age, I listened to all kinds of music,” says Reid. “My mother was a big fan of Stax and Detroit soul. My father was a big fan of all music as long as it told a story. I have taken the instrumentation, performance, and energy of soul and annexed that with storytelling of things that really matter in this world - family, love, and friendship.”

“Today I’m Gonna Try and Change the World.” The song offers examples of
things we can do on a daily basis to try and make the world a better place, something Reid believes in. “That’s a real legacy to leave behind, and maybe our kids will reap the crops that we sow.”

 


The song “Tell Me Margaret” serves, in many ways, as the emotional center of the album. It was written for Reid’s beloved grandmother, who passed away, in his arms, last year in Scotland. “It was a very tough time for me,” he says. “She was a huge part of my life—I spoke to her every Sunday by telephone since 1988.”

"Dance with Me" is my favorite off the album:

Other songs on the cd include Hands Of A Working Man, Let's Go Higher, Dance With Me, Good People, A Woman Like You, Brings Me Home,and Thank You. If you ask Johnny Reid what the songs on this album reflect, he will tell you: “It’s about love, appreciation, dedication, devotion, respect—everything I try to stand up for.” 

If you are a fan of early Rod Stewart mixed with recent Rod Stewart, with some country thrown in, you're gonna LOVE this cd! It's a little too mellow for my tastes, but as I've told you, mine are ecclectic! Check out his videos and I'm sure you'll agree, he's a great singer!

Want to hear the cd yourself? One lucky winner can!

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