Thursday, March 31, 2011

FF007 LEGENDS OF LIBRARY - TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY PEARSON





















http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?jqxpz9pj3j5bpzy

Track 1 - Wacker
Track 2 - Assault Course
Track 3 - Mini Motoring
Track 4 - Action Drive
Track 5 - Delhi Discoteque
Track 6 - Girl In Camera
Track 7 - Grand Prix
Track 8 - Long Way To Go
Track 9 - No Time To Hide
Track 10 - Product Efficiency
Track 11 - Action In Memphis
Track 12 - Saturday Off
Track 13 - Back Beat
Track 14 - Come Here Calcutta
Track 15 - Thunderbird
Track 16 - Action Point
Track 17 - Work Force
Track 18 - Crisis
Track 19 - Johnny Takes A Trip
Track 20 - The Awakening
Track 21 - Life Is For Living

I was alerted by a member of the Funky Frolic family that Johnny Pearson sadly passed away last Sunday, aged 85. I immediately set to work putting together a mix to showcase his exceptional career, despite only having 60 odd tracks by Johnny it was still a difficult task to decide what to include because everything he touched turned to gold. Far more than a library music legend, he also made a significant impact in pop and easy listening circles aswell.

This compilation is comprised of music Johnny composed for KPM, Bruton and Themes International. There is no description needed, the music speaks for itself. Rather than giving you a few bits and pieces of information I think it would be best if you take a moment to visit to his wikipedia page which has an informative summation of his 50 or so years in the business. He left an indelible impact on the music world and his legacy will continue to live on for many decades to come. One of the finest KPM's that Johnny worked on is "Sweet Groove" which you can download here. I would like to do a second volume sometime so if you have any of his other albums or songs I would be grateful for any donations.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

thanks
your blog and work is simply fantastic

chris

Pearson is one of the best from the british cream.

Mike said...

Indeed, he is.

Anonymous said...

R.I.P. Johnny Pearson!

Thx for comping, would have included "Jaguar", one of his funkiest cuts. Peace!

Mr. Craig said...

That one and "The Rat Catchers" are certain starters for Volume 2 when it happens.

Anonymous said...

Cool!

Stu said...

Always had a soft spot for Johnny's music, didn't realise how old he was! RIP and thanks for entertaining me! - BTW great comp!