Ray Johnson

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. Watching The Beatles perform on the Ed Sullivan show. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Carly Simon, No Secrets Carole King, Tapestry I am a big singer/songwriter fan. As I grew up learning to play guitar. Songwriters, such as those I've mentioned, as well as dozens more were a blueprint to how I developed as a songwriter. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “The Sight of You” The Sight of You is one of my favorite songs I've written. Musically, I love the "jangly pop' sound. It reminds me of Top 40 radio back in the 70's. Lyrically, I think the message being conveyed is clear in thought and approach, is easy to follow. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? In 2001, with my band Saldo Kreek, we found interest from a prominent producer in Nashville. His interest in us lead the group to Dark Horse studios in Franklin Tennessee to record our second album "Love Street". It was a major step in my career. Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? I hope to someday have my songs used in TV and film. I would also like to have my songs recorded by well known artists in the music business as well as offered publishing deals for my songs.