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    John Dillon tells his story of addiction and recovery through these 12 compelling songs. An accomplished singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer, John began his journey of recovery in 1992 at an addiction treatment center in Northeastern PA. He has maintained his sobriety through gratitude and service.

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Doing service work was a key in my early sobriety… and still is! They say in order to keep it, you need to give it away.

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(Written by John Dillon, ©2021 MotherDitch Music BMI)

Made the coffee and opened the doors
Some days I stayed and I swept the floors 
Shared my story whenever I could
Speaking my truth felt real good 

I met an old friend, he was down and out
He was so full of fear and self-doubt
He reached out for help his eyes filled with tears
I shared with him how I faced the same fears

My life got better as I learned to serve
Took me out of my self and into the world
I knew my suffering was not in vain
If I could help relieve a fellow traveler’s pain

I told my friend how I got my life back
How I no longer needed that six-pack
How I did it all one day at a time
That good folks were there with a lifeline

I took him down those church basement stairs
I got him to help me set up the chairs
Told him to listen and try to relate
To the stories of struggle and newfound faith 

My life got better as I learned to serve
Took me out of my self and into the world
I knew my suffering was not in vain
If I could help relieve a fellow traveler’s pain

Now I’m singing this song for you today 
Maybe something in you will resonate
With the words and melodies that I wrote
I share my experience, strength and hope 

My life gets better as I learn to serve
Takes me out of my self and into the world
I know my suffering was not in vain
If I can help relieve a fellow traveler’s pain
If I can help relieve a fellow traveler’s pain

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from HOPE ROAD - from Addiction to Recovery, released May 13, 2022
John Dillon: vocal, acoustic guitars, bass, drum programming
Steve Adams: piano
Vivian Nesbitt: backing vocals

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John Dillon Melrose, New York

JOHN DILLON is an accomplished singer-songwriter, guitar-maker, author, and producer who began his recovery journey in 1992. John is recognized for his work as producer of the public radio show Art of the Song. His book The 20-20 Creativity Solution gives readers a step-by-step process to enhance their creativity. In 2022, he released his fourth studio album HOPE ROAD - from Addiction to Recovery. ... more

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