John Hall Band   "Crazy (Keep On Falling)"


John Hall was a member of the 70s soft rock group Orleans, which had 3 major hits "Dance With Me", "Still The One" and "Love Takes Time" In the early 80s Hall formed the John Hall Band who released 2 albums and 5 singles. Only one of the singles made an impact "Crazy (Keep On Falling)" Its a straight ahead moderate rock song that made #42 in late 81. John has always had plenty of other interests besides music, his long time interest in activism in various causes led to him serving a term in the US Congress from 2007-11.

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