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Greg Johnson (born 1968 , Auckland , New Zealand ) is a singer/songwriter of melodic, lyric-based pop. He has seen success both as a solo artist and writing for others. Since 2002 he has been resident in the USA .

Over the years, he has toured with Dave Dobbyn , The Wallflowers and The Exponents . He was also a founding member of the band, The Greg Johnson Set .

He has written and co-written several songs for Strawpeople , and 2005 collaborated with Russ DeSalvo and Arnie Roman a song for New Zealand artist Amber Claire . He has also released three albums with jazz side project Bluespeak .

His song "Hold Tight" was used in Episode 3731 of New Zealand soap-opera, Shortland Street . The episode was broadcast on 14th May, 2007, and was used in the wedding of characters Sarah Potts ( Amanda Billing ) and TK Samuels ( Benjamin Mitchell ).


DISCOGRAPHY


  • ''The Watertable'' (1989)

  • ''Everyday Distortions'' (1992)

  • ''Vine Street Stories'' (1993)

  • ''Chinese Whispers'' (1997) Featuring the song ''Liberty''

  • ''Sea Breeze Motel'' (2000)

  • ''The Best Yet'' (2001)

  • ''The Lost EP'' (2003)

  • ''Here Comes The Caviar'' (2004)

  • '' Anyone Can Say Goodbye '' (2006)



Bluespeak discography


  • ''Late Last Night'' (1992)

  • ''The Drinking Set''

  • ''Dark Blue'' (1999)



AWARDS


  • NZ Tui Top Male Vocalist 1995

  • Winner APRA Silver Scroll for songwriting 1997 with the song ''Liberty''

  • NZ Tui Best Compilation Album 2003 for ''The Best Yet''



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