SWILL’S MUSIC CLUB – PODCAST #3
ORDINARY GIANTS SPECIAL
This Podcast includes 6 tracks from Ordinary Giants plus interviews with Robb Johnson and Matthew Crampton.
PLAYLIST
1. A VERY NICE MAN IN HIS UNIFORM (Swill Lead Vocals)
2. ORDINARY GIANTS (Robb Johnson Lead Vocals)
3. GIRL WITH THE GOLDEN HAIR (Swill / Miranda Sykes Duet)
4. HOME BY THE STARS (Swill Lead Vocals)
5. GENTLEMEN OF THE CHORUS (Swill / Matthew Crampton Duet)
6. VALEDICTION (Swill Lead Vocals)
Ordinary Giants is a song suite by Robb Johnson based on the life and times of his father, Ron Johnson. It’s a family history of the 1930s, the Second World War and the Welfare State.
The triple CD was recorded in 2018 and performed by over 30 people, well-known names like Tom Robinson, Claire Martin, Boff Whalley, Roy Bailey, Frances O’Grady, Dennis Skinner, Steve White, Joe Solo, Tracey Curtis, Alan Clayson, and Matthew Crampton.
I sing the part of Robb’s dad and Miranda Sykes (currently playing bass with Show of Hands) sang the part of Robb’s mum (who in the stage show is sung by Sian Allen). Musicians included Rory McLeod, Bobby Valentino, Jenny Carr, and Robb’s longstanding rhythm section, John Forrester on bass and son Arvin Johnson on drums.
To find out more or to purchase the CD go to:
www.irregularrecords.co.uk/product/ordinary-giants-3cd-irr223/
released March 14, 2023
All Songs Written By Robb Johnson