Of Cajun ancestry, Preston sang in high school choral contests throughout the state of Texas. He formed a rock and roll band called 'The Shades', before recording his No. 1 hit single "Running Bear." The song was written in 1958 by J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, who had died the previous year in the same plane crash that killed Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens.
Preston quickly followed up with a minor hit called "Cradle of Love," and made several other records during the early 1960s that met with modest success.
"Cradle of Love" however, was a big hit in Athens, Greece in the early 60s.
Preston's pioneering contribution to the genre was recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. He also performed at Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater in Branson, Missouri. In 2009 and 2010, Preston performed with the Lamar State College (LSCPA)Touring Band at Lamar State College- Port Arthur, in his hometown.
Johnny Preston's pioneering contribution to the genre has been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. Preston died of heart failure in Beaumont, Texas on March 4, 2011.
Earth Angel
Johnny Preston Lyrics
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Will You Be Mine?
My Darling Dear,
Love You All The Time
I'm Just A Fool;
A Fool In-Love With You
(Earth Angel, Earth Angel,
In-Love With You)
Earth Angel, Earth Angel
The One I Adore;
Love You Forever, And Ever More
I'm Just A Fool;
A Fool In Love With You
(Love With You,
Ah Haa Haa Haa)
I Fell For You,
And I Knew
The Vision Of Your Loveliness
(Ah Haa Haa Haa)
I Hope And Pray,
That Today,
That I'll Be,
The Vision Of Your Happiness
(Oh Oh Oh)
Earth Angel, Earth Angel;
The One I Adore
Love You Forever, And Ever More
I'm Just A Fool;
A Fool In Love With You
The lyrics of Johnny Preston's song "Earth Angel" are essentially about being in love with someone and expressing the deeply felt emotions that come with it. The first two lines are essentially posing a question to the person being addressed in the song, asking if they will be the singer's partner. The song then goes on to describe how the singer loves this person all the time and is essentially a fool in love with them.
The chorus then repeats the phrase "Earth Angel" twice, as if referring to the person being addressed as some kind of special, ethereal being. The singer then goes on to describe this person as the one they adore and will love forever and ever more. The second verse continues with the idea of the singer being a fool in love with this person and falling for their beauty.
The singer then expresses a hope and a prayer that they will be the vision of this person's happiness. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, essentially reaffirming the singer's love and adoration for this person.
Line by Line Meaning
Earth Angel, Earth Angel
Addressing the recipient as an angel from earth
Will You Be Mine?
Asking the recipient to be in a romantic relationship
My Darling Dear,
Addressing the recipient as a beloved
Love You All The Time
Expressing love for the recipient day and night
I'm Just A Fool;
Acknowledging foolishness for being in love
A Fool In-Love With You
Reiterating being foolishly in love with the recipient
(Earth Angel, Earth Angel,
Repeating the address to the recipient as an angel from earth
In-Love With You)
Reiterating being in love with the recipient
The One I Adore;
Emphasizing the recipient as the beloved
Love You Forever, And Ever More
Expressing eternal love for the recipient
(Love With You,
Reiterating being in love with the recipient
Ah Haa Haa Haa)
Expressing joy and happiness
I Fell For You,
Admitting falling in love with the recipient
And I Knew
Realizing the depth of feelings for the recipient
The Vision Of Your Loveliness
Appreciating the beauty of the recipient
(Ah Haa Haa Haa)
Expressing joy and happiness
I Hope And Pray,
Wishing hope and blessing
That Today,
Presenting the timeframe of the wish
That I'll Be,
Expressing desire to be something or do something
The Vision Of Your Happiness
Wishing to be the reason for the recipient's happiness
(Oh Oh Oh)
Expressing a sound indicating deep longing and yearning
Earth Angel, Earth Angel;
Repeating the address to the recipient as an angel from earth
The One I Adore
Emphasizing the recipient as the beloved
Love You Forever, And Ever More
Expressing eternal love for the recipient
I'm Just A Fool;
Acknowledging foolishness for being in love
A Fool In Love With You
Reiterating being foolishly in love with the recipient
Contributed by Isaiah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Всегда нравилась музыка в таком стиле
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🎉🎉
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Хц
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Как же классно
@gashannn
не говори
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Это прекрасно.
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Великолепно
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Эх,душевная классика :")
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Для меня это похоже на смесь джаза,романтики и класики. Именно этим она мне нравится