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John Hall - Orleans: "Dance With Me" and "Still The One". Talks About Janis Joplin, Jackson Browne And Much More!
Episode 135
John Hall and his band Orleans had big hits with “Dance With Me”and “Still The One”. He’s co-written or recorded songs with a host of artists including Janis Joplin and Chaka Khan. And he’s toured or recorded with Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt and Little Feat.
My featured song is “Spring Dance” from the album of the same name by my band, Project Grand Slam. Spotify link here.
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John and I discuss:
- Janis Joplin
- John Simon / Seals and Crofts / Taj Mahal
- Opening for Santana in Europe
- Montreux Jazz Festival
- Formation of Orleans
- “Still The One”
- “Dance With Me”
- Jackson Browne
- “Here Come Those Tears Again”
- Solo albums and tours
“Live At SteelStacks” is the new 5-song EP by Robert and his band, Project Grand Slam. The release captures the band at the top of their game and shows off the breadth, scope and sound of the band.
The EP has been highly praised by musicians and reviewers alike. Elliott Randall, of Steely Dan fame, the guitarist who recorded the unforgettable solos in ‘Reelin’ In The Years’, calls Live At SteelStacks “Captivating!”. Tony Carey, the incredible multi-talented artist who has produced Joe Cocker, Eric Burden and John Mayall, says “PGS burns down the house!”. Alan Hewitt of the Moody Blues says “Full of life!” Melody Maker says simply “Virtuoso musicians!”, and Hollywood Digest says “Such a great band!”.
“Live At SteelStacks” can be streamed on Spotify, Amazon, Apple and all the other streaming platforms, and can be downloaded at The PGS Store.
“All Of The Time” is Robert’s most recent single by his band Project Grand Slam. It’s a playful, whimsical love song. It’s light and airy and exudes the happiness and joy of being in love. The reviewers agree. Melody Maker gives it 5 Stars and calls it “Pure bliss…An intimate sound with abundant melodic riches!”. Pop Icon also gives it 5 Stars and calls it “Ecstasy…One of the best all-around bands working today!”. And Mob York City says simply “Excellence…A ban
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