tribute to great Australian songwriter of such hits as ‘Arthur’s Theme’, ‘Don’t Cry Out Loud’ & ‘I Honestly Love You’. John toured Australia in a live show that promoted the album. The idea of showcasing the songs of Peter Allen in a live concert and recording came after years of John being asked to perform his songs and his great love of the Peter’s music and lyrics.
Materpiece’ is a gala concert paying tribute to the songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Staged in Beijing’s Great Hall of The People, it was supported by a 70 piece orchestra, and starred the Westend’s premiere leading lady Elaine Paige. After starring as Raoul in ‘Phantom of the Opera’ John was asked to reprise the love duet in this extraordinary event in front of a live audience of 14,000 people, and a television audience of millions across China.
John’s performance can be see here on Youtube.
Materpiece’ is a gala concert paying tribute to the songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Staged in Beijing’s Great Hall of The People, it was supported by a 70 piece orchestra, and starred the Westend’s premiere leading lady Elaine Paige. After starring as Raoul in ‘Phantom of the Opera’ John was asked to reprise the love duet in this extraordinary event in front of a live audience of 14,000 people, and a television audience of millions across China.
John’s performance can be see here on Youtube.
‘Tribute’ is a recording featuring songs from the Great American Songbook. Songs by Dorothy Fields, Harry Warren, Cole Porter, to name a few, are given a new and heart-felt treatment by this very experienced theatre performer. John also added a ballad that he penned while on tour in Asia with a production of ‘Cats’. ‘I Miss You Much’ captures the loneliness of being on tour, put into words and music.
Following the success of the “Country Gold’ tour throughout the Arts Centres of Victoria and NSW, Australia, John recorded this album featuring many of the songs that he performed live… paying tribute to many country greats, Glenn Campbell, John Denver, Jimmy Webb and Linda Ronstadt.