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American R&B -Soul singer, producer, songwriter and arranger.
He was also keyboardist on recording sessions,
including the Willie Lester + Rodney Brown production team.
Johnson attended Howard University in Washington, D.C.
and, while there, co-founded the soul group, the Unifics.
Often associated with the publisher Ace-Deuce-Trey Music.

Born: February 11, 1948 in Newport News, Virginia
Dead: October 26, 2013 in Washington D.C. (age of 65)

Do Not Confuse with:
- songwriter Al Jolson,
- soul singers Al Johnson (Louisiana)
- soul singer Al Johnson (Alabama)
- engineer Al Johnson.


ALBUMS


Tata Vega / Al Johnson
(I've Got My) Second Wind / I've Got My Second Wind
2022, 12", RM, Melodies International, ,
Soul/Disco
Al Johnson With Jean Carn / Al Johnson
I'm Back For More / I've Got My Second Wind
2017, 7", Expansion, ,
Soul
Derrick Doc Pearson Featuring Al Johnson
"It's Alright"
2014, CD, Album, Enh, IAM MUSIC COMPANY
Leo's Sunshipp / Marlena Shaw / Al Johnson
I'm Back... ...For More
2010, 10", Back
Julian White feat. Al Johnson
What Is Love
2008
Al “Carnival Time” Johnson*
Lower Ninth Ward Blues
2007, CD, Single, Enh, Carnival Time Records
Al Johnson
From The Album My Heart Is An Open Book
2000, CD, Single, Clout Entertainment Group, Inc
Al Johnson
Tranquility
1999, Vinyl, ,
Contemporary R&B
Al Johnson
My Heart Is An Open Book
1998, CD, Album, Committee Records
Al Johnson
This, That & The Other
1998, CD, Single, Clout Recording Company
Al Johnson with Jean Carn
I'm Back For More
1980
Al Johnson
I've Got My Second Wind / Peaceful
1980
Al Johnson
Back For More
1980, Vinyl, ,
Soul/Disco
Al Johnson
Saved By The Bell / School Of The Groove
1980
Al Johnson
You're A Different Lady
1980
Al Johnson
It's Not Too Late / I'll Do Anything For You
1978, Vinyl, ,
Soul
Al Johnson
Peaceful
1978
Al Johnson
Skateboard Superman
1976, 7", Roller Records (5)
Al Johnson
For Your Love / The Ballad Of King Kong
1976, 7", Roller Records (5)
Al Johnson & Angela Coulter
You Got To Make It For Yourself
1972, 7", B.S.P. Soul City Records
Al Johnson
Mile High You're Number One
7", Not On Label
Al Johnson
Come Check Out This Love
CD, Album, Essential Media Group
Al Johnson
The Morning After
CD, Album, Luder Music
Al Johnson
Him Or Me
CD, Album, Luder Music
Pulse
Sunshine / It's A New Day
2010, 7", Street Soul Records (2)
Joe Tex II
The Legacy Continues Volume 1
2002, CD, Album, Legacy Records (7)
Positive Change
Love Of A Lifetime
2000, 7", Expansion Special Reserve
T-4-Real
Cloudy And Rain
1999, CD, Single, Not On Label (T-4-Real Self-released)
The Word
U Betta Know It
1997, CD, EP, VB Entertainment
Mr. B of D.C.*
I Saw You In A Dream
1995, Cass, Album, JRJ Productions / Publ.
Desi
Unless She Comes Back Home
1994, CD, EP, Clout Entertainment Group, Inc, S.O.H. Distributors Network
Robert "Mousey" Thompson*
Give It A Try
1994
Ron Cartier
Real Love, Real Life
1994, ,
Soul
Al Mason
A Change Is Gonna Come
1994
The Whispers
Christmas Moments
1994, CD Columbia House, ,
Soul/Holiday
Artwork
Do U Care
1993, 12", AM..Tracks Records
Desi
Together Forever
1993, CD, Single, Clout Recording Company, S.O.H. Distributors Network
Walter & Scotty
My Brother's Keeper
1993, ,
Rhythm & Blues/Soul
Walter & Scotty
I Want To Know Your Name
1993
Rick Webb
Think About It
1993
ArtWork
Masterpiece
1992
ArtWork
The Feeling's Gone
1991, 12", Bles Records
Rick Webb
Try A Little Tenderness
1991
Mystique
Love, Mystique
1990
Hoyt Axton
Spin Of The Wheel
1990, CD,
Main Event
So Delicious
1990
Rick Webb
Bring It On Home To Me / It's Raining Outside
1989, 7", Single, Washington Hit Makers
Reign
Let Me
1989, 12", Ri-Shé
Willie Jolley
Really Don't Want To Dance
1989, 12", New State Recordings (2), New State Recordings (2)
Mystique
Mystique Salutes The Delfonics
1989
Lloyd Price
Stagger Lee '89
1989
Impact
It's A Groove Night
1988, LP, Full Scale Records
Impact
Sassy Chassy
1988, 12", Full Scale Records
DeJuanna
Love Land
1988, 12", Single, Star Fire Records (4), ,
Soul
Rick Webb
Sitting On Your Doorstep
1988
Clifton Dyson & Rick Webb
I Can't Let You Go
1988
Hot And Heavy*
Our Secret Hideaway
1988
Tyrone Burwell
Memories
1987
Haven
(If The Door Doesn't Open) Kick It In! b/w New Beginnings (Same Sad Evenings)
1985, 7", Phone Booth Records, ,
Country
United Family / Phil Flowers Featuring Jerry Lynn*
Solidarity / Inside (The Guardian Light)
1984, 7", H.E.R.E. Records
Phil Flowers
Stay Awhile
1984
Peabo Bryson / Roberta Flack
Born To Love
1983
Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack
Heaven Above Me
1983
Peabo Bryson / Roberta Flack
Maybe
1983
Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack
I Just Came Here To Dance / Can We Find Love Again
1983
Symba
Body Bait
1980
Symba
Hey You
1979
Lloyd Price
The Nominee
1978
Bailey & Bridges
Is Anybody Out There Listening?
Cass, EP, Direct Hit Records (15)
Le Roy*
Easy Livin' / Come What May
,
Funk/Disco/Soul/Boogie
Jozeppi
Check Out The Curves
1989, LP, Jay-Zee Records
Whispers*
Love For Love
1983, Vinyl,
Soul/Disco
Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack
Heaven Above Me
1983
Pulse
Pulse
1978, Vinyl, ,
Disco/Soul
Pulse
Shake What You Got
1978
Elite
Collage
1993, CD, Album, Jigsaw Records (2)
The Unifics
Dawn Of A New Day / (Working My Way Back In) Funky Thing
1971
The Unifics
Sittin' In At The Court Of Love
1968
The Unifics
Court Of Love / Which One Should I Choose
1968

APPEARANCES +


Positive Change
Positive Change
2000, CD, Album, RE, Expansion, Vivid Sound Corporation
Positive Change
Positive Change
1978, Vinyl, ,
Soul
Various
The Women Of Motown
2019, LP, Album, Mono, RE, RM, 180 + LP, Album, Mono, RE, Vinyl Me, Please. Anthology, ,
Soul/Rhythm & Blues/Funk/Disco/Contemporary R&B/Neo Soul
Seville
One Down And You To Go / Show Me The Way
2019
Derrick Doc Pearson
I Still Do
2016, CD, Album, IAM MUSIC COMPANY
Derrick Doc Pearson
I Still Do
2016, CD, Single, IAM MUSIC COMPANY
Grace
Memo
2015
Donny Hathaway
Don't Turn Away
2015, ,
Soul
Various
Philadelphia International Records The 40th Anniversary Box Set
2012, 10xCD, Comp + Box, Harmless, Philadelphia International Records, ,
Disco/Soul/Ballad/Funk
Jean Carn
Don't Let It Go To Your Head / We Got Some Catchin' Up To Do
2012, 7", Single, Ltd, Philadelphia International Records
Lloyd Price
I'm Feeling Good!: Standards In Swing!
2012, CD, Album, LPM Digital Records
Various
The Best Of Disco Demands (A Special Collection Of Rare 1970s Dance Music)
2012
Cowboy Mouth
Mardi Gras
2011, CD, EP, Valley Entertainment
Norman Connors
Take It To The Limit / Mr. C
2010, CD, Comp, Expansion
Various
05 - Groove 80
2010, CD, Comp, Universal Music Group, ,
Soul/Funk/Disco
Jeff Majors
Sacred Duets IX Exclusive Collector's Edition
2010, CD, Album, Exc, Music One Inc.
England
Box Of Circles
2010, CDr, EP, Not On Label (England (2) Self-released)
The Manhattans*
Men Cry Too
2008, CD, Album, Spice Island Records, Love Lee Records Inc., S.D.E.G. Records, ,
Soul
Patti Drew
The Best Of Patti Drew - Workin' On A Groovy Thing
2007, ,
Soul/Vocal/Funk
Various
Soul Sensations
2006, 10x CD, Box Set, ,
Funk/Disco/Soul
Desi
Who's That Lady / Takin' It As It Comes
2005, 12", Single, Clout Entertainment Group, Inc
Desi
Golden Lady
2005, CD, Album, Clout Entertainment Group, Inc, ,
Contemporary R&B
Norman Jay
Philadelphia (The Underground Anthems Of Philadelphia Soul 1973-1981)
2004, ,
Soul/Funk/Disco
Will Smith
Greatest Hits
2002, CD, ,
Pop Rap/Contemporary R&B
Jean Carne*
Collaborations
2002, CD,
Black Heat
Black Heat: Declassified Grooves
2001, 2xCD, Comp, RE, Label M,
Gianni Morandi
Morandissimo 2
2000, CD, Album, RE + CD, Album, RE + CD, Album, RE + CD, RCA, ,
Vocal/Europop/Schlager/Theme
Will Smith
Will 2K
1999
Jean Carn
When I Find You Love / Sweet And Wonderful
1998, CD, ,
Soul/Disco
Various
Men In Black (The Album)
1997, CD Pitman Pressing, ,
Soundtrack/Gangsta/Pop Rap/Contemporary R&B
Various
Star-Funk Volume 37
1996, CD, Comp, Unidisc
Cash Crew
From An Afropean Perspective
1996, ,
Boom Bap
Sharon Redd
Essential Dancefloor Artists Volume 3
1994, CD, Comp, Deepbeats
Various
The Smoocher - 12 Finely Matured Soul Tracks
1994, CD, Comp, Big Cheese Records, ,
Soul
Philippe De Preissac
Trio +, Jazz O' Feeling
1994, ,
Bop
JeffMajors*
New Age Soul
1994, CD, ,
New Age/Soul-Jazz
Various
The Smoocher - 12 Finely Matured Soul Tracks
1994
Various
Star-Funk Vol. 13
1993, CD, Comp, Unidisc
Walter & Scotty
My Brother's Keeper
1993, 12", EP, Capitol Records, ,
Rhythm & Blues/Soul
Walter & Scotty
My Brother's Keeper
1993, CD, ,
Rhythm & Blues/Soul
Various
Abouttime Presents Soul'd Together Vol. 2, The Soul Of Black America
1992, CD, ,
Rhythm & Blues/Soul
Various
Christmas Together
1991, LP, Album, The Walt Disney Company
Alexander Zonjic
Neon
1991
Various
B.B King Blues Hour 24/02/1990
1990, LP, Comp, Bullett Productions
Milva
Milva
1990
George Howard
Personal
1990
C.J.'s Uptown Crew
Get Real
1989
Impact
I'm Here
1988, Vinyl, ,
Soul
Enlightment
Agape Love
1988
Crosswind
We Can Work It Out
1987
Jean Carne*
Artists Showcase
1986, 2x Vinyl, ,
Soul/Funk/Disco
East Coast Offering
Walkin' With You
1985, Vinyl, ,
Fusion
Enlightment
Burning Flame
1984, 7", New Release Records
Ci Ci
(You Got Me) Hypnotized
1984
Enlightment
Faith Is The Key
1984
Ronnie Barron
Bon Ton Roulette
1983, LP, Album, Ace, ,
Rock & Roll
Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack
Born To Love
1983, ,
Soul
Whispers*
Love For Love
1983, ,
Soul/Disco
Jessie Rogers
One Monkey Don't Stop No Show
1983
Peabo Bryson / Roberta Flack
I Just Came Here To Dance
1983
Jerry Riopelle
Juicy Talk
1982, LP, Album, Little Eskimo Records
Terry Huff
Come On Around / I Wish
1982, 7", Circle City Records (2)
Jay Player
Love Is The Answer
1982
Clifton Dyson
Slow Your Body Down
1982
Khemistry
Khemistry
1982, ,
Boogie/Funk/Soul/Disco
Waldo
Love Don't Grow On Trees
1982, Vinyl, ,
P.Funk/Boogie/Disco
Rayy Slyy
Hey You (You Got To Give It Up)
1982, Vinyl, ,
Funk/Boogie/Disco
Jean Carn
Trust Me
1982
Gayle Adams
Love Fever
1982, ,
Funk/Disco
Gayle Adams
Baby I Need Your Loving
1982
Evelyn King
I'm In Love
1981, ,
Contemporary R&B/Boogie/Disco
Tata Vega
Love Your Neighbor
1981
Clifton Dyson
Slow Your Body Down
1981
Sharon Redd
Can You Handle It
1981
Whispers*
Love Is Where You Find It
1981, Vinyl SP - Specialty Records Pressing, Gatefold, ,
Ballad/Soul/Funk/Disco
Jean Carn
Sweet And Wonderful
1981, Vinyl, ,
Soul/Disco
Bobby Thurston
Very Last Drop
1981
Bobby Thurston
The Main Attraction
1981
Damion & Denita
Damion & Denita
1980, LP, Album, The Rocket Record Company,
Sharon Redd
Sharon Redd
1980
Tavasco
Love Is Trying To Get A Hold Of Me / Stay With Me
1980
Trini Lopez
New Sounds New Styles - Nuevos Sonidos Nuevos Estilos
1980
Bobby Thurston
You Got What It Takes
1980
Sharon Redd
Can You Handle It
1980
Tata Vega
Givin' All My Love
1980
Norman Connors
Take It To The Limit
1980, Vinyl, ,
Soul/Funk/Disco
Gayle Adams
Gayle Adams
1980
Symba
Hold On
1980
Tata Vega
You Keep Me Hangin' On
1980, ,
Disco
Norman Connors
Invitation
1979, Vinyl Santa Maria Pressing, ,
Soul/Funk/Disco
Norman Connors
Your Love
1979, Vinyl, ,
Soul/Funk/Disco
Cuba Gooding
Love Dancer
1979, Vinyl, ,
Soul/Disco
Allan Harris And Perpetual Motion
Just Let Me Know / Get Ready
1979
Táta Vega*
If Love Must Go
1979
Various
"Pops We Love You"...The Album
1979, Vinyl, ,
Soul
Tata Vega
Get It Up For Love
1979
Bloodstone
Don't Stop!
1978, Vinyl, ,
Soul
Deniece Williams
We Have Love For You
1978, Vinyl, ,
Soul/Disco
Bloodstone
Just Wanna Get The Feel Of It
1978
Tata Vega
I Just Keep Thinking About You Baby / In The Morning
1978
Tata Vega
Try My Love
1978
Bobby Thurston
Sweetest Piece Of The Pie
1978
Elaine Garrett
What About Me
1977, 7", Greedy Records Ltd.
Tata Vega
Totally Tata
1977, Vinyl, ,
Soul
Elaine Garrett
What About Me
1977
Deniece Williams
Song Bird
1977, Vinyl Santa Maria Pressing, ,
Soul/Funk
Various
A Motown Special Disco Album
1977
Elvans Road LTD.*
Summer-Free-Fo-All
1976, 7", Cherry Blossom Records, Inc.
Bobby Sax
Caribbean Disco
1976
Tata Vega
Full Speed Ahead
1976
Wayne Davis
Wayne Davis
1976
Terry Huff And Special Delivery
The Lonely One
1976
Táta Vega*
Full Speed Ahead
1976, Vinyl Monarch Press, ,
Soul/Disco
Táta Vega*
You'll Never Rock Alone / Just When Things Are Getting Good
1976
Táta Vega*
Try Love From The Inside
1976, ,
Disco
Special Delivery Featuring Terry Huff
The Lonely One
1976
The Acoustics
So Frustrated
1975, 7", Cherry Blossom Records, Inc.
The Best Of Both Worlds
I Want The World To Know
1975, Vinyl, ,
Soul/Funk/Disco
The Best Of Both Worlds
I Want The World To Know / Moma Bakes Biscuits
1975
Lonette McKee
Lonette
1974, Vinyl, ,
Soul
Esther Satterfield
Once I Loved
1974
Black Heat
No Time To Burn
1974, Vinyl MO - Monarch Pressing, ,
Funk
The Ravins
Your Love Is What I Want
1969, 7", Demo Ristic
Patti Drew
He’s The One / Which One Should I Choose
1969
Benny Goodman Y Su Gran Orquesta*
Los Reyes Del Swing
1961, 7", MiniAlbum, MGM Records
Palast Orchester Mit Seinem Sänger Max Raabe
Krokodile Und Andere Hausfreunde
CD, Album, RP, RCA, BMG, Bösendorfer, ,
Big Band/Swing/Easy Listening
Crosswind
No One But You / Fire
12", Harbor City Records
Benny Goodman And His Orchestra
The Benny Goodman Story
10", Album, Mic, Columbia
JeffMajors*
New & Improved
Woody Herman
The Raven Speaks
Various
Legendary Free Soul Supreme
2024, 2xCD, Comp, Sony Records Int'l, ,
Soul/Funk/Rhythm & Blues
Various
Walking To New Orleans: An Aural Accompaniment
2024, CD, Comp, Jasmine Records
Various
AOR City By The Sea
2021, CD, Comp, BSC, Sony Records Int'l
Various
Summer Break: Postcard From AOR City
2019, 2xCD, Comp, Sony Records Int'l, ,
AOR
Various
Café New Orleans
2019, CD, Comp, RM, Factory Of Sounds
Various
Melodies - The Urban AOR
2018, CD, Comp, Ivy Records (5)
Jean Carn
The Essential Jean Carn - The PIR Years
2018
Norman Connors
Valentine Love (The Buddah/Arista Anthology)
2017, 2xCD, Comp, RM, SoulMusic Records, ,
Soul/Jazz-Funk/Disco
Various
100 Hits Movies
2015, 5xCD, Comp, Wagram Music, ,
Soundtrack
Various
Pure... 80s Soul Grooves
2013, 4xCD, Comp, Sony Music, ,
Funk/Soul/Disco
Cookin' Soul
Summer Waves 2
2012, CD, Comp, Mixed, Promo, Zatoon Records, ,
Soul/Classic Rock/Bossa Nova/Experimental/Prog Rock
DJ Mitsu The Beats, DJ Mu-R
Sound Maneuvers Exclusive Version.02
2012, CDr, Ltd, Mixed, Promo, Definition Records (4),
Various
Ferry Maat's Soulshow Top 100 Volume 2
2011, 5xCD, Comp, PTG Records
Various
Mellow Mellow (Original Smooth Grooves & Chill Beats)
2010, 2xCD, Comp, Harmless, ,
Soul/Funk
Various
Mellow Groove
2009, CD, Comp, RM, P-Vine Records
Various
Orbital Dance Hits
2008, 4xCD, Comp, Vidisco, ,
Euro House/House
Various
The Masters: 80s Soul
2008, CD, ,
Soul/Disco
Matthew Africa & DJ B.Cause*
Soul Boulders
2006, CDr, Mixed, Promo, Not On Label,
Various
Soul Culture: 02 - Sunshower - Sultry Mellow Groove
2005, CD, Comp, Sony BMG Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.
Various
Summer Fling
2003, CD, Comp, Columbia
Various
Brio Presents AOR Best Selection On Shore
2002, CD, Comp, Sony Records Int'l
Various
Les Plus Beaux Charlestons
2001, CD, Comp, Forlane
Jean Carne*
Closer Than Close (The Best Of Jean Carne)
1999, CD, Comp, Philadelphia International Records, The Right Stuff
Various
Christmas Legends
1999, CD, Comp, K-Tel
Various
Air Groove 81.9MHz
1996, CD, Comp, Sony
Various
The Best Of George Gershwhin
1995, CD, Comp, Music World,
Various
Free Soul Colors
1994, ,
Soul/Jazz-Funk/Rhythm & Blues/Easy Listening
Various
Sometimes Mellow
1992, Cass, Comp, Promo, Sony
Various
About Time Presents Soul'd Together Vol. 2 The Soul Of Black America
1992
Various
Flashback Kamasami Kong's Best Coast Selection
1991, CD, Comp, Sony
Various
Soul Souvenirs - Volume Two
1991
Various
Classic Mellow Mastercuts Volume 1
1991
Various
Soul Souvenirs - Volume One
1991, CD, ,
Soul
Various
Time Is Right
1988, LP, Comp, Time Is Right, Threeway Records, ,
Soul/Funk/Boogie
Various
The Modern Soul Story 3
1988, 2xLP, Comp, Soul Supply (3), ,
Soul/Disco
Various
Urban - CBS Love Songs Collection
1988, CD, Comp, Sli, CBS/Sony
Al Johnson (30) & Christine Virgo / High Times Players
Find Love A Gain/ Version
1984, 7", High Music (3)
Various
Dance Contemporary
1982, 2xLP, Comp, Gat, CBS/Sony
Various
Black Crystal
1981, Vinyl, ,
Rhythm & Blues/Soul
Various
Disco Sampler
1980, 12", EP, Promo, CBS/Sony
Various
Hits Des Jahrhunderts 1920-1925
1980
Various
Hot Stuff 2
1980
Various
Star Show Vol Uno
1978, LP, Comp, Interdisc (5)
Various
I'm Back For More
12", Not On Label
Various
Heavy Soul! Club Sounds Volume 2
CDr, Comp, Promo, Heavy Soul, ,
Soul
Various
Sweet Pop II
Cass, Comp, Aquarius (3)
DJ AZ
Pacific For Ever 2
Cass, Mixtape, Az Production
DJ Shu-G
Mix Tape Vol. 4 - A Tribute To The Masterpiece
CD, Mixed, Promo, Not On Label (DJ Shu-G Self-Released),
Various
Sampled & Originals
CDr, Comp, Not On Label
Al Johnson (30) & Christine Virgo
Standing On The Corner
Allan Harris And Perpetual Motion
Just Let Me Know / Get Ready
2020, 12", Maxi, RE, Unofficial, Exact Change Records
Jay Player
Love Is The Answer
2016
Jessie Rogers
One Monkey Don't Stop No Show
2016
Various
Hustle & Bustle
2015, 12", Unofficial, Sunshine Sound (2)
Various
Seventies Sizzlers Vol.4
2005, CDr, Comp, Unofficial, Blue Mountain Records (3)
Various
Rare Soul & Disco 17
2001, CD, Comp, Unofficial, The Collector Series (2), ,
Soul/Disco
Various
The Very Best Of Rare Groove Vol 37 & 38
1999, CD, Comp, Ltd, Unofficial, Connoisseur Records (2), ,
Soul
Various
Untitled
LP, Comp, Unofficial, W/Lbl, Not On Label