Name: Gently Johnny
Channel: Michelle Mays/traditional
Description: Written in the 12th century, Gently Johnny is an expression of enjoyment, of pleasure. You'll want a cigarette after listening!

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Written in the 12th century, Gently Johnny is an expression of enjoyment, of pleasure. You'll want a cigarette after listening!

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Michelle Mays

Contemporary Folk/Pop. Gentle, comforting, joyful and reassuring the heart,spirit and honoring Mother Earth and The Goddess within us all. Singer/Songwriter M

Singer/Songwriter, Michelle Mays is a solo artist with three CD's, Fireleap, a Collection of Beltane song and chant, The Golden Section and The Promise. The music reflects the growing philosophy and awareness of the Earth Spirit, and the Celebration and Sacredness of life. Her original music will touch your heart and spirit, will move you to Joy, reassurance and comfort.. and may even make you smile. Michelle was raised in a family of musicians and singers, and began performing with the family when she was a child. As a teenager, she played in various dance bands around Tulsa,Oklahoma. Later, Michelle played her music at country hootenannies, coffee houses, gatherings and events throughout the US. Within the past few years, her recorded work has been played on independent radio stations across the US, including NPR. Currently, she performs at events and gatherings throughout the Mid-West, and is working on a series of CD's to celebrate the Wheel of the Year.

Song Info

Genre

Blues • Blues General

Charts

#7,157 today Peak #47

#3,040 in subgenre Peak #19

Author

Michelle Mays/traditional

Rights

Michelle Mays/arrangement

Uploaded

September 14, 2005

Track Files

MP3

MP3 4.7 MB • 128 kbps • 5:06

Story behind the song

I first heard this song performed around a campfire. I was shocked that anyone would write and perform a song like this! In my shock, I giggled. Getting beyond the shock of the song, the song is beautiful. It is no wonder that it has survived for 800 years! I do not believe anyone has ever performed it the way I do it, nor has Gently Johnny, ever in 800 years, been arranged as it is on the Golden Section CD... Enjoy!

Lyrics

He put his hand on my hair
And I said, Do you like it there?
He put his hand on my Lips,
And I said, Do you want a kiss?

Chorus

Gently, Gently,
Gently Johnny, 
Gently Johnny, my Jingo

He put his hand on my knee,
And I said, would you like to see?
He put his hand on my thigh.
And I said, would you like to try?

Chorus

He put his hand on my Breast,
And I said, would you like the rest?
He put his hand on my Belly,
And I said... would you like to fill me?

Chorus

Credits: Traditional folk, arranged by Michelle Mays. Vocals- Michelle Mays, Amanda Martin, Bass- Rob Volmar, Josiah Tullis, Keys-Ernie Tullis, Drums-Caleb Tullis, Saxophone-Adam Rays, Guitar-Michelle Mays

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Riverwolfthyme

May 10, 2010

Very Tasty Balanced Tune..Loved It...Riverwolf