Michael Johnson...

Can a performer's name be any more generic than Michael Johnson's?  Maybe...  especially when you consider how much that name sounds like Michael Jackson.  Back in 1978, Michael Johnson had a pop hit with the ballad, "Bluer Than Blue".

I remember this song very well.  I was six years old when it was popular.

I don't remember any other songs Michael Johnson did, though years later I ran across a duet he did with Alison Krauss.

They teamed up on a low key, chilled out version of "Whenever I Call You Friend", a song that was originally made famous by Kenny Loggins and Stevie Nicks...  

I actually like what they did to this song, though I also like the original too.  I'd love to find a guy who could sing it.  I bought the album "Whenever I Call You Friend" was featured on, which also included a great, sexy version of "Almost Like Being In Love".

I can't watch this in Germany, but maybe you can where you are...

Michael Johnson's sensual version of "Almost Like Being In Love" makes me feel like recording new takes on old songs.  I actually had to sing this one when I took voice in college, but the arrangement was very old school.  I think I like Johnson's more adult contemporary take on it...

And here's my version of "Bluer Than Blue"...



I bought the album below and it's a good one...