Johnny Stimson explores the difficulties of leaving in “Hard To Say Goodbye”
Pop artist Johnny Stimson’s rich falsetto and charismatic charm has built him a loyal following and his music has even caught the eye of legend Sir Elton John. Now he just released his exhilarating new single “Hard To Say Goodbye”. Featuring emotive vocals and delicate electronic soundscapes, the song is a narration of being homesick before you’ve even left home. It’s about observing every little detail as you’re walking out the door and hoping it will stay the same once you return. Stimson reveals, “I spent a big part of last summer in LA and was really missing my wife. I had these little chords and melody “you make it hard to say goodbye…I die a little every time” stuck in my head and it became the silent soundtrack to my summer.”
A singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, the Dallas native draws influences from The Beatles and Tom Misch as well as Sam Cooke and Frank Ocean. His unique sense of soul radiates throughout his music, creating a stunning, silky sound. Using songwriting as an outlet to channels his deepest inner thoughts and emotions, creating music has taught him to be grateful for life’s journey. Take a listen to “Hard To Say Goodbye” now and melt away with Stimson’s lush stylings.