River of Love

River of Love

(16 customer reviews)

$15.00

River of Love

John Joseph Ray and Ozark Friends

This is the first CD in my new collection of music, a set of original and borrowed folk songs about love, the unseen, honoring being alive, air travel, angels, mental gymnastics, cell phones, fathers, and more.

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Assisting me so beautifully on vocals are Carolyn Swaney, Ginger Doss, and Trevor Stilwell. The musicians include the incredible Kelly Mulhollan, Derek Van Lynn, Ginger Doss, Stan D-Aubin, Jeremy Hess, Dave Malm, Mark McGee, Christian Serrano-Torres, and Gary Guthrie.

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**River of Love**
Composers, Musicians, and Singers:

All Songs:
John Joseph Ray – vocals, acoustic guitar or acoustic slide guitar, and bass guitar.

I Want to Be There (by John Joseph Ray):
– Kelly Mulhollan – acoustic guitar and box organ
– Trevor Stilwell – background vocals

River of Love (by John Joseph Ray):
– Kelly Mulhollan – acoustic guitar
– Ginger Doss – background vocals
– Jeremy Hess – hand drum

Infinite Eyes (by Essra Mohawk, Kevin R Moore, John Lewis Parker):
– Derek Van Lynn – organ
– Carolyn Swaney – background vocals
– Jeremy Hess – hand drum and rainstick

So Easy to Be With You (by John Joseph Ray):
– Kelly Mulhollan – mandolin and ukulele
– Carolyn Swaney and Ginger Doss – background vocals

Flyin’ Low Tonight (by Nick Masullo):
– Kelly Mulhollan – mandolin and acoustic guitar
– Carolyn Swaney and Trevor Stilwell – background vocals

Just a Sign (by David Rea):
– Stan D'Aubin – mandolin
– Trevor Stilwell – background vocals

Wings of An Angel (by Spencer Bohren):
– Ginger Doss – organ
– Gary Guthrie – drums
– Carolyn Swaney – background vocals

On And On (by John Joseph Ray):
– Kelly Mulhollan – mandolin
– Ginger Doss – background vocals
– Jeremy Hess – hand drum

Hang Up Your Phone (by Nick Masullo):
– Ginger Doss – piano
– Mark McGee – harmonica
– Carolyn Swaney and Ginger Doss – background vocals

Still Here (by John Joseph Ray):
– Kelly Mulhollan – mandolin
– Christian Serrano-Torres – cello
– Carolyn Swaney and Trevor Stilwell – background vocals

Build It And They Will Come (by John Joseph Ray):
– Kelly Mulhollan – acoustic guitar, mandolin, and box organ
– Carolyn Swaney and Trevor Stilwell – background vocals

Kilkelly (by Peter Jones, Stephen Jones):
– Dave Malm – mandolin, pennywhistle, and tenor banjo
– Jeremy Hess – hand drum

Produced by John Joseph Ray
Recorded, engineered, and mixed by Darren Crisp at Crisp Recording Studio
Photographs by John Joseph Ray and Missy Gocio
Graphic design by Eric Huber

16 reviews for River of Love

  1. Kelly –

    I sat down and listened to the whole CD from start to finish and it is absolutely lovely. You did a great job with the sequencing of songs. Very engaging. The sound and mixes are right on the money. I have so many favorites. I suppose at the moment, On and On, Still Here, and River of Love are favorites. So many great songs. The art work is excellent as well. Looks like Steel Creek?
    Congratulations! You did it!

  2. Leslie –

    John we love the CD! It’s just marvelous, and your voice sounds fantastic, and all the instruments and harmonies too. Congratulations! River of Love (the song) is SUCH a favorite for both me and Geoff. We both had it ‘stuck’ in our heads (pleasantly!) for a long time. More specifics later, but wanted to say that much.

  3. Ginny –

    John I am so enjoying your CD . I love your rendition of Flying Low. And the Wings of an Angel line about not having to wear a mask case of art preceding life. Seriously the harmonies are beautiful. Build It N They Will Come lyrics and arrangement is kind of a subtle but powerful epic of a song. NO NEED TO QUESTION WHY JUST FIND THE HARMONY. You certainly found the harmony. I mean, what a tribute this album is to love and music. Thank you. Beautiful. Oh and Still Here: LOVE IS SO MUCH STRONGER THAN FEAR!! The cello on that is gorgeous.

  4. Eric –

    We listened to the album several times over the weekend. Really good! Kids liked it too. =)

  5. Bruce –

    Hey, very nice CD!!!. The harmonies add a lot! I like hearing Nick’s songs too. Will you be posting lyrics anywhere?

  6. Dawn –

    GREAT instrumentals, backup studio musicians. The quality of the CD is very smooth, with a professional studio (what I think of as “full” sound.) I listened to the CD first at home, then in the car on my way to and back home from Rogers, then during a couple local trips. As I suspected, the music “grows on” me. I like the CD. Good mixture of cuts and order for variety.

    Specific impressions:
    – I Want to Be There: easy loping rhythm, soothing. Lyrics are sweet. I giggled when you sang, “I want to rub your back and your feet.” Would that be the massage therapist in you?
    – River of Love: Instrumental, especially guitar has a beautiful sound. Song is easy-flowing.
    – Flyin’ Low Tonight and Hang Up Your Phone: Both great Nick Masullo songs, well-done. Humor in both; pithy, punchy, and the second is a great funny rant. Enjoyed both.
    – Just a Sign: nice mandolin; especially liked the “fun” tune, lyrics and vocals in this one.
    – Wings of an Angel: liked best the slide guitar, and Carolyn’s vibrato on held notes in backup vocals was really nice.
    – Still Here: Cello and mandolin good background combo.
    – Build it and They Will Come: Good harmony and mix.
    – Kilkelly – good solid traditional Celtic story, instrumentation, and vocals. Especially liked mandolin and flute.

    GREAT JOB. Cover design is very professional, and the mix/arrangements very impressive!

  7. Mark –

    You have done a incredible job of songwriting and arranging, love all the songs.

  8. Tony –

    Just finished listening to your CD…We really enjoyed it.

  9. Geoff –

    I enjoyed listening to your CD a few times while traveling recently. I especially liked River of Love, Flyin Low Tonight, and Infinite Eyes.

  10. Leslie –

    Loved your CD, John. We listened to it several times on our way up to Indiana and back recently.

  11. Dennis –

    Really good CD. Excellent players on there. I especially liked the Nick Masullo songs. Your version of Flyin Low Tonight was really well done.

  12. Becky –

    John, I enjoyed your CD, loved the harmonies, and your voice was very smooth. Especially liked Kilkelly and that you did a song like that.

  13. Patricia –

    I really enjoyed listening to your CD while I was working on long, stressful project at home; very soothing.

  14. Gina –

    John, I listened to your CD, and I really enjoyed it!

  15. Lisa –

    What a wonderful song collection! I found the tunes very moving, beautifully written, and soul felt. The use of humor and the mix of tone and intent were skillfully done. You’ve created a true gem. Love the art work too!

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