Penelope Houston and Pat Johnson

Country of origin:

U.S.

Type of music generally:

Rock and folk/rock

Status:

Only known release as duo, Crazy Baby (1994), though Pat Johnson frequently works on Penelope Houston's solo work

See also:

Penelope Houston's Official page

The Ectophiles' Guide entry for Penelope Houston

Comparisons:

Penelope Houston's solo work

Covers/own material:

Pat Johnson's, one cover

General comments:

Pat Johnson has worked with Penelope Houston at least since she began her solo career, writing songs with and for her, and playing on her albums. As far as I know, they have only done this one project as a duo, the limited edition Crazy Baby (five cuts from this album appear on Penelope Houston's solo release, Once in a Blue Moon). Pat Johnson is demonstrably a strong songwriter, and Penelope Houston a wonderful performer. Their collaboration, while pleasant, isn't as powerful as her solo work. (Neile)

Recommended first album:

Crazy Baby

Recordings:

Crazy Baby (1994)

Crazy Baby

Release info:

1994—Normal Mail Order, Bonner Talweg 276, 5300 Bonn 1, Germany—RTS 12

Availability:

Limited edition and out of print

Ecto priority:

Recommended for fans of Penelope Houston

Group members:

Penelope Houston—vocals, handclaps
Pat Johnson—vocals, guitars, bass, percussion, kyboards, autoharp, flute and ball-n-bowl

Guest artists:

John Washburn—drums
Jeff Jacks—bass
Clarke Martty—drums

Produced by:

Crazy Baby

Comments:

Note: five cuts from this album appear on Penelope Houston's solo release, Once in a Blue Moon.

This is an interesting collection of songs, rather like Penelope Houston's solo work, but perhaps a little softer/less-rocky than most of hers. (Neile)