Rebekah Johnson
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Rebekah Johnson, also credited as Rebekah Jordan or Rebekah, is an American
singer-songwriter
and actress from Ohio
. She wrote the song "Beautiful Disaster" for Kelly Clarkson
who loved the song so much she put it on both her first two albums.
In 1998, she released "Remember to Breathe" on Elektra Records
, the radio singles were "Sin So Well" and "Hey Genius". Rebekah sought and was eventually granted a release from the label due to creative differences. She signed with J Records
briefly, but did not complete or release an album.
In 2005, Rebekah, under the name Rebekah Jordan, financed, produced and released her new CD independently through her own Tea Party Records. The 6 song EP, titled "The Trouble With Fiction" includes 5 original songs and what is becoming a signature interpretation of the Stevie Nicks classic, "Dreams". Rebekah enlisted the help of musicians that played with her on stage to play for the recording. Butch on drums and percussion (from The Eels, Rufus Wainwright
, Tracy Chapman
), John Ballinger on guitar and clarinet (from Rufus Wainwright) and Jessica Catron on cello.
In 2006, along with Butch, John Ballinger and Jessica Catron, Rebekah formed a new band, "Dreaming Ferns".
Rebekah has had important roles in two films, Barry Levinson
's Liberty Heights
and in the 2003 gay
romantic drama
Latter Days
where she sings two themes: Another Beautiful Day and Tuesday 3:00am.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
and actress from Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
. She wrote the song "Beautiful Disaster" for Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Brianne Clarkson is an American pop rock singer-songwriter and actress. Clarkson came into prominence after becoming the winner of the inaugural season of the television series American Idol in 2002 and would later become the runner-up in the television special World Idol in 2003.In 2003,...
who loved the song so much she put it on both her first two albums.
In 1998, she released "Remember to Breathe" on Elektra Records
Elektra Records
Elektra Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group. In 2004, it was consolidated into WMG's Atlantic Records Group. After five years of dormancy, the label was revived by Atlantic in 2009....
, the radio singles were "Sin So Well" and "Hey Genius". Rebekah sought and was eventually granted a release from the label due to creative differences. She signed with J Records
J Records
J Records was an American record label, owned and operated by Sony Music Entertainment, and was distributed through the RCA Music Group.-Company history:...
briefly, but did not complete or release an album.
In 2005, Rebekah, under the name Rebekah Jordan, financed, produced and released her new CD independently through her own Tea Party Records. The 6 song EP, titled "The Trouble With Fiction" includes 5 original songs and what is becoming a signature interpretation of the Stevie Nicks classic, "Dreams". Rebekah enlisted the help of musicians that played with her on stage to play for the recording. Butch on drums and percussion (from The Eels, Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright
Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright is an American-Canadian singer-songwriter. He has recorded six albums of original music, EPs, and tracks on compilations and film soundtracks.-Early years:...
, Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her singles "Fast Car", "Talkin' 'bout a Revolution", "Baby Can I Hold You", "Give Me One Reason" and "Telling Stories". She is a multi-platinum and four-time Grammy Award-winning artist.-Biography:Tracy Chapman was born in Cleveland,...
), John Ballinger on guitar and clarinet (from Rufus Wainwright) and Jessica Catron on cello.
In 2006, along with Butch, John Ballinger and Jessica Catron, Rebekah formed a new band, "Dreaming Ferns".
Rebekah has had important roles in two films, Barry Levinson
Barry Levinson
Barry Levinson is an American screenwriter, film director, actor, and producer of film and television. His films include Good Morning, Vietnam, Sleepers and Rain Man.-Early life:...
's Liberty Heights
Liberty Heights
Liberty Heights is a 1999 comedy-drama film by writer-director Barry Levinson. It is a semi-autobiographical account of his childhood growing up in Baltimore in the 1950s. It marked the last appearance of Ralph Tabakin, who appeared in cameo roles in every Levinson movie since his first, Diner , a...
and in the 2003 gay
Gay
Gay is a word that refers to a homosexual person, especially a homosexual male. For homosexual women the specific term is "lesbian"....
romantic drama
Romance film
Romance films are love stories that focus on passion, emotion, and the affectionate involvement of the main characters and the journey that their love takes through courtship or marriage. Romance films make the love story or the search for love the main plot focus...
Latter Days
Latter Days
Latter Days is a 2003 American romantic drama film about a gay relationship between a closeted Mormon missionary and his openly gay neighbor. The film was written and directed by C. Jay Cox. It stars Steve Sandvoss as the missionary, Aaron, and Wes Ramsey as the neighbor, Christian. Joseph...
where she sings two themes: Another Beautiful Day and Tuesday 3:00am.
Filmography
- Latter DaysLatter DaysLatter Days is a 2003 American romantic drama film about a gay relationship between a closeted Mormon missionary and his openly gay neighbor. The film was written and directed by C. Jay Cox. It stars Steve Sandvoss as the missionary, Aaron, and Wes Ramsey as the neighbor, Christian. Joseph...
(2003) - Liberty HeightsLiberty HeightsLiberty Heights is a 1999 comedy-drama film by writer-director Barry Levinson. It is a semi-autobiographical account of his childhood growing up in Baltimore in the 1950s. It marked the last appearance of Ralph Tabakin, who appeared in cameo roles in every Levinson movie since his first, Diner , a...
(1999) - As Good as It GetsAs Good as It GetsAs Good as It Gets is a 1997 American romantic comedy film directed by James L. Brooks and produced by Laura Ziskin. It stars Jack Nicholson as a misanthropic, obsessive-compulsive novelist, Helen Hunt as a single mother with an asthmatic son, and Greg Kinnear as a gay artist. The screenplay was...
(1997) - Ruby Jean and Joe (1996)