John Pytel Music & More

It was the first day of spring, 1980. I had just recorded a four-song demo and brought it to WHCN in Hartford. The next day, DJ Eddie Haskell called me in. He said, “You guys are really good,” and that night he played our songs on his local talent show. He even gave me the name of a CBS Records exec to contact. We (the band) went out to celebrate that night… then the next… and the next. Before long, it was 1987, and I had drifted away from music. Addiction had taken over.  Eventually, I found a way back. I’ve spent years helping others find freedom from addiction, rebuilding relationships, and learning how to live honestly. Through it all, I never stopped writing. I’ve written over 180 songs about life, struggle, redemption, and about the people with whom I've shared my life. This channel is where I share those stories—real, unfiltered, and shaped by experience. Each song I post will have a story of my past, present or future. This is my musical journey of the last 50+ years and more.