Saturday, August 9, 2025

City Lights - Hall Johnson

City Lights - Hall Johnson
2:45
single, 2017
Written by Hall Johnson?

Poorly-named five-piece band (a Google search for them reveals the 20th century African-American composer to the exclusion of the modern act) from Austin claim they got their name from hypothetical Farmer Hall and Farmer Johnson, whoever they are.  Anyhoo, this melancholy indie ballad is about a lost love that the narrator can't quite let go.  "Maybe we should just come together / Maybe I should let me love you / You were my girl, at least you were / Until I broke your heart."  The vibe is mopey, and the vocals come with echo, but the tempo is bright and brisk.

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City Lights - Hall Johnson

City Lights - Hall Johnson 2:45 single, 2017 Written by Hall Johnson? Poorly-named five-piece band (a Google search for them reveals the 20...