John smith singer wisconsin
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E. 220: Johnsmith | Singer/Songwriter
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I went off to college in southern California, while I was there I ended up getting my first guitar…started writing songs…early on I felt it was better for me to write my own songs then try to cover people.
We had the opportunity to chat with Johnsmith, we talked influences, his process for songwriting and recording, how covid got in the way of touring, favorite shows and festivals, and some upcoming shows in the area.
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John Smith 01:36
My name is John Smith. And but I often pretty much business wise go by JohnSmith all one word. I was born in Iowa in a little town DeWitt, down by Davenport and grew up there. And then when I was in high school, I was one of the bazillions that were really affected by the whole Beatle thing on Ed Sullivan. And you know, within a year or two, there
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Johnsmith is one of those artists so often under-recognized – he possesses a genius that cannot be denied, ignored, or overlooked. For the past forty-plus years, Johnsmith has been sharing his music all across amerika and abroad. He has become a favorite at festivals, clubs, and house concerts alike. In addition to being a Kerrville New människor Winner, Johnsmith has released nine solo CDs to rave reviews, leads musical tours to Ireland, leads Idaho rafting trips, teaches songwriting, and has served as a staff songwriter in Nashville.
With his faded jeans, his twinkly blue eyes, and his infectious smile, John immediately connects with audiences. You get the sense of a man who loves his life, his family and friends, and who loves nothing more than sharing that love in song and stories all across this land.
“ Johnsmith's new album, Backroads, is a gorgeous blend of the quietly powerful and heartfelt songs I've come to expect from John with some new sounds as well, including t
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40 year wedding anniversary song to my incredible wife Jo. Good one to turn the lights down and slow dance in the kitchen.
lyrics
Forty Years
Written by Johnsmith
I met you in the shadow of the mountains
On the Colorado Plains
I never saw it coming
I was caught out in the rain
I felt a lifetime pass before me
On that day our eyes first met
A lifetime and you were in it
Even though I didn’t know you yet
Like we already won some race
And we were still standing at the gate
Chorus
Forty years and counting
Forty years around the sun
Forty years since the mountain
Forty years in love
Forty years and counting
We said our vows late in September
There was a chill in the air that day
We lit a fi