Johnny Preston (born John Preston Courville on August 18, 1939, Port Arthur… Read Full Bio ↴Johnny Preston (born John Preston Courville on August 18, 1939, Port Arthur, Texas, USA - died March 4, 2011, Beaumont, Texas) was an American singer. He's best known for his international number one hit in 1960, "Running Bear".
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.
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.
Four Letter Word
Johnny Preston Lyrics
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Beady Eye Sleepwalk away your life if that turns you on It's only…
Beady Eye (Oasis) Sleepwalk away your life if that turns you on It's only…
Billy Squier L-O- whaddo I know V-E- she's not comin' back to me L-O…
Bludgeon Mercury/Def Leppard/Riffola Ain't just your kiss, K-I-S-S, that I miss Ain't just the…
Cash Cash feat. J.Trill hey baby kiss me right wanna feel it in my bones…
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Cheap Trick I got a one track mind I got a twisted heart I…
Clawfinger I thought I knew you, it only goes to show…
Devaughn Raheem [Verse 1] I taste sweet melodies every time I kiss you I…
Echobelly What a nice surprise, Well have I spoil your appetite, And I…
Escape The Fate Love is a four letter word Don't say it's over Push me…
Gossip Oooh Oooh, oooh, ooh, ooh, oooh Put my best foot forward T…
Ingram Hill Mary came back in the middle of December With a…
Jessie J Broke me that day I remember I waited for my stubborn…
Joe Farren Love is the answer Love is kind It can move a mountain,…
Kim Wilde I tell ya It's hell yeah When love says goodbye it's a…
Lo-fi punk rock Sometimes it's hard to find the words to say My words…
Lukas Nelson Promise of the Real Well it′s only been two years And she already hates my…
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real Well it's only been two years And she already hates my…
Moda Spira I′m practicing loneliness. I'm practicing grief. And I don′t…
Oasis Sleepwalk away your life If that turns you on It's only a…
Raheem DeVaughn [Verse 1] I taste sweet melodies every time I kiss you I…
Spanish Gamble You can't hide who you are from yourself So what's the…
Split Seven Ways I look into the mirror and my eyes are going…
The Fallen State You're under my skin And I'm asking For a minute to change…
The Gossip Oooh Oooh, oooh, ooh, ooh, oooh Put my best foot forwar…
Tyler Cain Soul is a four letter word Cause you don't feel it…
Uncle Kracker You spark the stars, you wear a smile Like every day's…
Wrestlerish Sorry I Sorry I stayed here Tonight I'm sorry I laid here A…
Your Headlights Are On Writing Writing Writing your name on the cover of a book A f…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Johnny Preston:
(I Want a) Rock And Roll Guitar Spoken: A ho ho ho It was the night before Christmas and…
A New Baby For Christmas I want a new baby for Christmas One with long pretty…
Charming Billy Can you really rock and roll Billy Boy, Billy Boy Can…
City of Tears The streets are empty The lights are dim I'm alone You're wi…
Cradle Of Love Well, rock-a-bye baby, in the treetop When the wind blows th…
Danny Boy Oh, Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling From glen…
Earth Angel Earth Angel, Earth Angel Will You Be Mine? My Darling Dear,…
Feel Feel so fine, a little girl now you're mine Come a…
Hearts of Stone Hearts made of stone will never brake 'Cause your love is…
I Feel Good Feel so fine, a little girl now you're mine Come a…
I Want a Rock & Roll Guitar SPOKEN:A ho ho ho......It was the night before Christmas and…
I Want A Rock 'n Roll Guitar Spoken: A ho ho ho It was the night before Christmas and…
I Want A Rock and Roll Guitar Spoken: A ho ho ho It was the night before Christmas and…
I Want A Rock N Roll Guitar Spoken: A ho ho ho It was the night before Christmas and…
I Want A Rock' N' Roll Guitar A ho, ho, ho It was the night before Christmas and…
I Want a Rock'N'Roll Guitar Spoken: A ho ho ho It was the night before Christmas and…
Leave My Kitten Alone You better leave my kitten all alone, You better leave my…
New Baby for Christmas I want a new baby for Christmas One with long pretty…
Rock and Roll Guitar Spoken: A ho ho ho It was the night before Christmas and…
Runnin On the banks of the river stood runnin' bear, young…
You When you walk through a storm hold your head up…
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Johnny went to my church in Port Arthur, Tx. since i was born, and im now 16. Sat in the pew in front of me. He was a very nice guy and always led the songs!Miss you man and im watching over your grandkids! See you again at the golden gates someday.