John Goodison (musician)

John Kenneth Goodison (1943[1]-1995[2]) who first appeared as Johnny B. Great, was an English rock musician, songwriter and record producer.[3]

John Goodison
Also known asJohnny B. Great
Peter Simmons
Peter Simons
Big John
Born1943 (1943)
Coventry, England, U.K
Died1995(1995-00-00) (aged 51–52)
Coventry, England, U.K
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Formerly ofBrotherhood of Man

Biography

Solo

He was best known as vocalist for his later project Big John's Rock and Roll Circus, which had a number 1 hit in South Africa.[4][5][6] He appears (as Johnny B. Great) in the 1964 film "Just For You"[7] singing "If I Had a Hammer" with his own distinctive piano accompaniment. He briefly fronted his own group, Johnny B. Great and The Quotations.

Brotherhood of Man
Main article: Brotherhood of Man

He also used the pseudonyms Peter Simmons and Peter Simons for co-writing songs for such as The Brotherhood of Man; Goodison was in the Brotherhood's original line-up from its foundation in 1969, co-writing and performing its 1970 chart hits "United We Stand" and "Where Are You Going to My Love" as well as other songs before leaving the group in 1971.[8][3]

Later works

In 1975 he co-wrote and co-produced The Bay City Rollers' second No. 1 "Give a Little Love" with Phil Wainman,[3] and Status Quo had a Top 40 hit in 1988 with "Who Gets The Love", co-written by Goodison and Pip Williams.[9]

Goodison used to back The Walker Brothers on tour. He also worked for CBS Records and recorded "Race with the Devil" by Gun.[3]

Death

Goodison died in 1995.[2]

Discography

Albums
Title Year Note
Big John's Rock 'n' Roll Circus 1974 [10]
On the Road 1977 [11]

Singles
A-Side B-Side Credited As Year Note
School Is In She's a Much Better Lover Than You" Johnny B. Great and The Goodmen 1963 [12]
Acapulco 1922 You'll Never Leave Him Johnny B. Great 1964 [13]
Twenty Three I Believe in You Big John 19??
Rockin' in the USA Love Big John's Rock and Roll Circus 1974 [14]
When Will You Be Mine I'm In the Army Now Big John's Rock and Roll Circus 1975 [14]
Lady (Put the Light on Me) Lady (Put the Light on Me) Big John's Rock and Roll Circus 1975 [14]
Summertime Blues Wanting You Johnny Goodison 1976 [15]

Albums
Title Album details
United We Stand
We're the Brotherhood of Man
  • Released: 21 April 1972
  • Label: Deram
  • Formats: Vinyl, 8-track, CS

Singles
Title Year
"Love One Another" 1969
"United We Stand" 1970
"Where are You Going to My Love"
"This Boy"
"Reach Out Your Hand" 1971
"You and I"
"California Sunday Morning"
"Follow Me"/"Say a Prayer" 1972

References
  1. Clemons, Pete (2 July 2013). "Johnny's Great Legacy". coventrygigs.blogspot.com. Coventry Telegraph, 1 July 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  2. Archive, Coventry Music Scene (2 July 2013). "Coventry Music Articles by Pete Clemons: Johnny B Great (Johnny Goodison)". Coventry Music Articles by Pete Clemons. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  3. Bruce Eder. "Allmusic Biography: John Goodison". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  4. Beat Instrumental & International Recording 1974 "THE follow-up album to Big John's Rock And Roll Circus is at present being recorded at Marquee Studios. It is produced by Phil Wainman and John Goodison and is called, appropriately enough. Big John's Rock And Roll Circus Vol.2"
  5. History of contemporary music of South Africa Garth Chilvers, Tom Jasiukowicz - 1994 -- Part 1 - Page 24 "The above line up made the following recordings: Rock And Roll Singer (1975) HUB (produced by John Gooderson of Big John's Rock and Roll Circus - who was in South Africa at the time)"
  6. "Billboard". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 2 October 1976. Retrieved 27 August 2018 – via Google Books.
  7. "Just For You (1964) Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  8. Hiller, Tony. "THE BROTHERHOOD OF MAN - THE STORY 1969-1983". tonyhiller.com. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  9. "Rockers Rollin': Quo in Time - Status Quo - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  10. "Big John Goodison - Big John's Rock 'n' Roll Circus (Japan Issue) - Grumpy Ted Records". Grumpytedrecords.co.uk. Archived from the original on 27 August 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  11. "Big John's Rock 'N' Roll Circus - On The Road". Discogs.com. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  12. "School Is In / She's a Much Better Lover Than You". rateyourmusic.com. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  13. "Johnny B. Great - Acapulco 1922". Discogs.com. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  14. "Big John's Rock 'N' Roll Circus Discography - All Countries - 45cat". 45cat.com. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  15. "JOHNNY GOODISON - SUMMERTIME BLUES (7 INCH SINGLE)". tophatrecords.co.uk. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
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