Next To You is a song in which the music came first (by John Mattingly) and the lyrics written in response. Much to our delight, Newton's uber-talented native daughter, Joanne Jackson, sang it many times while performing in Iowa. Performers with the Joanne Jackson Quartet were: Joanne Jackson (vocals), John Mattingly (piano), Steve McCombs (bass) and Marty McDonald (drums). Enjoy learning more about Joanne and her fantastic career at the end of this video treatment of our song.
Site of the former Stone City Art Colony grounds, from southeast
Stone City Road, south side of Stone City, Iowa
Wapsipinicon River at Stone City Access • Stone City, Iowa
REGARDING MY MUSIC & LYRICS: My lyrics can also be found within my theatrical projects, as well as many of the songs I've written with pianist/composer John Mattingly. A list of past projects can be found on the Bio & Past Projects page. Samples available upon request. I have also written some original music, including the tune to Stone City Road above.