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.
Feel so Fine
Johnny Preston Lyrics
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Come a let me hug ya, come a let me kiss ya
Come a let me see what I been missin'
Feel (I feel) so grand (so grand)
Now that you come back home
Well you look so good
Oh baby like I know you would
Come a let me hug ya, come a let me kiss ya
Come a let me see what I been missin'
(I feel) feel so grand (so grand)
Now that you've come back home
Feel so fine, a little girl now you're mine
Come a lem me hug ya, come a lem-me kiss ya
Come let me see what I been missin'
Feel (I feel) so grand (so grand)
Now that you've come back home
Well you, look so good
Oh baby like I know you would
Come let me hug you and come let me kiss you
Come let me see what I been missin'
Cause I (I feel) so grand (so grand)
Now that you've come back home
Well I feel, feel, feel so fine (so fine)
Yes a little girl now you're mine (so fine)
Come a let me hug ya, come a let me kiss ya
Come let me see what I been missin'
Feel (I feel) so grand (so grand)
Now that you've come back home
Well I feel (I feel) feel, feel so fine (so fine)
Yes a little girl now you're mine (so fine)
Come a let me hug ya, come a let me kiss ya
Come let me see what I been missin'
Feel (I feel) so grand (so grand)
Now that you've come back home (yep-yep)
Now that you've (hep) come back home (so fine) to Fade
The lyrics to Johnny Preston's song "Feel So Fine" are a declaration of love and excitement as the singer finally has the girl he's been missing back home with him. The repetition of the phrase "Come a let me hug ya, come a let me kiss ya, come a let me see what I been missin'" emphasizes the singer's eagerness to be close to the girl, to feel her embrace and kiss, and to make up for lost time. The lyrics also express how good the girl looks and how much the singer has been anticipating this moment. The lines "Feel (I feel) so grand (so grand) / Now that you come back home" reveal how much the girl's presence has lifted the singer's mood and made him feel complete.
Overall, the song is a joyful celebration of young love reunited. It conveys a sense of enthusiasm and eagerness to be close to the other person, as well as a deep appreciation for their presence. The lyrics are simple but effective, conveying the singer's emotions in a straightforward, upbeat way.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel so fine, a little girl now you're mine
I feel ecstatic that you're my girlfriend.
Come a let me hug ya, come a let me kiss ya
Let me show my love for you physically.
Come a let me see what I been missin'
Let me spend time with you and enjoy your company.
Feel (I feel) so grand (so grand)
I feel amazing and joyful.
Now that you come back home
I'm so happy to see you again and have you back in my life.
Well you look so good
You look gorgeous and attractive.
Oh baby like I know you would
You never fail to impress me with your beauty.
Cause I (I feel) so grand (so grand)
I feel so elated and satisfied now that you're with me.
Well I feel (I feel) feel, feel so fine (so fine)
I feel incredibly happy and content.
Yes a little girl now you're mine (so fine)
I'm so fortunate to have you as my girlfriend.
Now that you've (hep) come back home (so fine) to Fade
Now that you're back in my life, everything feels wonderful and perfect.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alvin Lee
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kcbill54
This guy was great, wish they would play this one more often.
@patrickcoughlin3564
Great song, great recording and studio musicians. Just killing it
@FierkensFilms
That falsetto part killed me
@welshviking991
I love playing this for my grandmother. Her and my grandfather used to jive to this.
@syn707
Rock N RollâŠ
@andrewphilbrick1790
Johnny was good friends of the Big Bopper too, he did a lot of good stuff. Pretty talented artist.
@Johnnycdrums
Incredible talent with a vast body of work.
@toy_bonnie
Actually really great
@ronarceneaux858
Hometown friend who I missâŠgreat voice!
@lydmik
oh does THIS bring back wonderful memories!