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What you get
Great Pop and soul songs, superbly played by an excellent band of session players, and of course, John himself on lead vocals.
As well as the superb original songs the band have a retro repertoire that covers many requests
SOUL MAN - SAM AND DAVE,
SUPERSTITION - STEVIE WONDER,
I FEEL GOOD - JAMES BROWN,
THAT DON'T IMPRESS ME MUCH - SHANIA TWAIN,
CARWASH - ROSE ROYCE,
PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC - WILD CHERRY,
MIDNIGHT HOUR - WILSON PICKETT,
LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU - ROBBIE WILLIAMS,
BE-BOP-A-LU-LA - GENE VINCENT,
DANCING IN THE STREET - MARTHA REEVES,
MAN I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN - SHANIA TWAIN,
LE FREAK - CHIC,
WATERLOO - ABBA,
FRIENDS - THE REMBRANDTS,
LUCILLE - LITTLE RICHARD,
HOT STUFF - DONNA SUMMER,
LIVIN' LA VIDA LOCA - RICKY MARTIN,
WE ARE FAMILY - SISTER SLEDGE,
ALRIGHT NOW - FREE,
MUSTANG SALLY - WILSON PICKETT,
DISCO INFERNO - THE TRAMPS,
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED - STEVIE WONDER,
ADDICTED TO LOVE - ROBERT PALMER,
DANCING QUEEN - ABBA,
MESS OF THE BLUES - ELVIS,
WHEN SOMETHING'S' WRONG - SAM AND DAVE,
I WILL SURVIVE - GLORIA GAYNOR,
ALL SHOOK UP - ELVIS,
MY GIRL - THE TEMPTATIONS,
LIVING FOR THE CITY - STEVIE WONDER,
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY - THE MAVERICKS.
Specialities
John Wilson started his professional career singing with Badfinger in the late 70's. He was also lead vocalist and songwriter with The Average White Band in the 80's. He has written songs for The Rolling Stones, Status Quo, as well as several for Sir Cliff Richard. Recognised as one of the best singers in the business, John has been a hired hand for many top acts. He provided vocals for films such as Evita, 'John & Yoko- A Love Story' and 'Echo Park'
Currently on tour and promoting his new and highly acclaimed album "River of Love". John performs an Eclectic mix of Rock and Soul Classics from Ray Charles to Little Richard, Stevie Wonder to The Beatles and with a Band whose line-up consists of the very best musicians in the country.
The John Wilson Band includes:
Snake Davies (Sax) - M People, Eurythmics, Take That
Dominic Palmer (Bass) - Paul Young, Supremes, Sister Sledge
Nicole Tarry (Vocals) - Elton John, Kylie Minogue, Bjorn Again
Jamie Little (Drums/Vocals) - Robbie Williams, Boyzone, B'Witched
Dave Holmes (Guitar) - Vanessa Mae, Grease, Mama Mia
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It Takes Two AudioPrevious appearances
December Residency at Cafe Royal LIVE AT THE PICCADILLY - THE LONDON PALLADIUM - THE ROADHOUSE - STERTS THEATRE, CORNWALL - CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Reviews
John's album is currently being playlisted on Radio 2, with special interest in the single 'Rainbows and You'