Michael Johns – Original Song – Fools Gold
Michael Johns is in Australia doing some press and events appearances. He stopped by radio station Australia Nova 969 to sing an original song, “Fools Gold” that will appear on his upcoming album. He says it’s not the single but “representative of what will be on the album.”
ETA: Michael co-wrote the song, It appeared previously on his 2007 Solo album. Peeps are linking some of Michael’s earlier work with The Rising and Film in comments. Good stuff!
Whoa, me likey! It’s blusey, soulful–perfect for Michael’s gruff vocals.
He tells Nova the album is “Van Morrison meets Joe Cocker meets INXS” and will be released in February, with a single in November.
For more on Michael’s Australia trip, check out MJO.
Watch the video of Michael John’s performing “Fools Gold” after the Jump.
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I love it and yes I have heard it before. I like a lot of his older songs, like Fire and Little Bear. I am glad that he is getting this exposure and everyone can hear him now. Just waiting for Jason now and my world will be complete! (hi there purple!)
I’ve never heard this song before, but I kinda like it. Good luck Michael!
I like Michael John’s early work–it’s got a Brit pop feel which is right up my alley.
Hi there, sumidol. Long time, no see, buddy.
Hey, I like Little Bear, too. 
My favorite from Michael’s early work
Q/So Alive
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMwgwZijQlQ
Why why why was he so stubborn about doing stadium rock on the show? Gahhhh this is goood!
Thanks for this, mcm, but I’m afraid I’m not buying this vibe for this song. I guess I’m a little too used to the breezy, playful Mraz take…
MJ was my fav before DC stole my heart but I am lovin this song. He reminds me of Dobie Gray.
i just melted
amazing voice.
michael- please stick to blues.
@ 3 Min and 51 sec – michael’s voice sounds so authentically rock there. I didnt think he had that quite in him. i was blown away by his range once again. killer killer song. i WILL be buying this album.
I think we just saw the “real” Michael Johns. And I love it.
ETA:
This is my favorite, too.
Not bad at all. Probably the best thing I’ve heard of his. He’s somebody that I’ll wait to see what his cd sounds like before I buy it. If it is like this, I’ll be buying.
It was OK. Doesn’t have me jumping up and down.
Goosebumps! :clap_tb:
Wow I loved it! Between this and that Last Dance of Mary Jane cover, I think he has a very good, unique sound for his upcoming album. Go Michael! I cant wait.
That? Is the Michael Johns I love! I’ve listened to and downloaded every song of his pre-Idol that I could find. Q, Fool’s Gold and Fire and It’s Too Late are some of my favorites. I also love River of Life and Somebody to Love. Michael’s voice is simply amazing and I truly hope this time he succeeds. He’s had such bad luck with labels, I hope going the independent route works for him. I will be first in line to buy his album.
This song sounds amazing, thank you so much for posting MJ! Michael’s voice is rediculously sultry…and this was in the early morning. If he can sound this good in that radio studio booth I can’t imagine how great his album will sound! He’ll be doing a lot of appearances in Australia this week so hopefully we’ll get a further preview of his album.
Thanks so much for the link.
Michael’s album sure sounds promising.
I wish him the best!
I really enjoyed this song. What an amazing voice he has. Go MJ!
I like this song from his solo album plus Little Bear and a couple others. I believe the 2 of them may be on his album but cleaned up a little from the solo one. I’m so anxious to hear his single!
That is just amazing. If his album is going to sound like this i will buy it.
It’s no longer available on the link above.
hh_ee: I waited too long to listen. :sad_tb: Does anyone have another link? :help_tb:
ETA: I sent it to a friend via email (before I tried to listen) and she got to hear it and loved it!
This is absolutely AMAZING! Thanks so much for posting this, MJ!
It’s still available. I just watched the video on that link. I don’t know why it isn’t working for you. The video is also posted on the show website HERE
Try this link, hope it works for you!
ETA: Here’s another youtube link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K2Sf11-XJo
REN3, thanks! I tried it again this morning and it worked! I don’t know what the problem was.
AWESOME!!!!!
I like it–and it is kind of John Mayer-y. I wonder how it will be produced? Nice use of his falsetto, too. On AI, I didn’t think that his falsetto was very dependable–compared to Jason and Cook, who really used their falsettos quite a bit with confidence. Sounds good.
This guy is pretty awesome, Idols Live really opened my eyes to Micheal Johns, I’ll say that.
Great! You are welcome!