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.
You'll Never Walk Alone
Johnny Preston Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
And don't be afraid of the dark.
At the end of a storm is a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark.
Walk on through the wind,
Walk on through the rain,
Tho' your dreams be tossed and blown.
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart
You'll never, ever walk alone.
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone,
You'll never, ever walk alone.
The song 'You'll Never Walk Alone' by Johnny Preston was initially featured in the musical 'Carousel' by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. The song became a classic tune, with many artists recording it over the years, including Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra, and Elvis Presley.
The lyrics of the song are symbolic and inspiring, speaking to perseverance in the face of adversity. When the going gets tough, the song encourages us to hold our heads high, remain fearless of the dark, and keep pushing through the storm. The storm is a metaphor for life's challenges, but it reminds us that after the stormy weather ends, a brighter day will soon be upon us. As we navigate the storms of life, we're urged to continue walking on, even when our dreams are tossed and blown, with hope in our hearts. The repetition of the phrase, "you'll never walk alone" drives home the message that we're never truly alone in our struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
When you walk through a storm hold your head up high
During difficult times, it's important to maintain your confidence and self-assurance.
And don't be afraid of the dark.
Even in moments of darkness or uncertainty, it's imperative to keep faith and composure.
At the end of a storm is a golden sky
After a period of hardship, joy and relief can be found.
And the sweet silver song of a lark.
This serves as a metaphor for the beauty and peace that comes after the storm.
Walk on through the wind,
Keep going despite adversity.
Walk on through the rain,
Endure hardships and challenges without giving up or losing hope.
Tho' your dreams be tossed and blown.
Even when it seems like everything is falling apart, never let go of your aspirations and goals.
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart
Stay positive and never lose sight of your hope and motivations.
And you'll never walk alone,
Even in the toughest moments, one is never truly alone.
You'll never, ever walk alone.
This phrase is repeated twice to really drive home the point that no matter what, one will always have support and love.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind