Soul Man Billy John Drops New CD "Never, Never, Never Give Up"

It's always a beautiful thing when a dream comes to fruition. Just ask veteran music man Billy John. The release of his debut CD is the embodiment of a life long dream for him. So much so, that he titled it, "Never, Never, Never Give Up" because at times he felt like felt it was never never gonna happen. But John's diligence and persistence has paid off as his "Never, Never, Never Give Up" release on Saraleta Records is the melodious concoction of years of music brewing and stewing in his veins. With "Never, Never, Never Give Up" he transports us with bluesy, R&B originals that hearken roots steeped deep and smothered in soul.

The opening "Make My Day" is "Never, Never's" celebration. John's vocals recall the timbre of soul men like Al Green and Bobby Womack. His husky tone rides an r&b beat that bounces off the four walls of a south side dive, where the patrons just bask in the joy off a simple reprieve at the neighborhood bar. "Lil Moma" is a rockabilly joint that finds John celebrating the virtues of a southern bred woman who has real survival game. On "Love Is Blind" John takes it tender with a love lullaby that twangs the heart chords with rhythmic cadence. With "Missin' You" John breaks down the tribulations of a love affair whose effects still linger.

Billy John is the product of original bluesmen. Hailing from Evansville, Indiana, R&B, gospel, blues and jazz framed his early beingness. Legendary artists like Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, James Brown, Jackie Wilson and Bobby "Blue" Bland flavored the musical streams of data flowing his way.