Easton rose to fame in the early 1980s with the pop hits "9 to 5" (known as "Morning Train" in the United States), "For Your Eyes Only", "Strut", "Sugar Walls", "U Got the Look" with Prince, and "The Lover in Me". She went on to become successful in the United States and Japan, working with prominent vocalists and producers, such as Prince, Christopher Neil, Kenny Rogers, David Foster, Luis Miguel, L.A. Reid and Babyface, Patrice Rushen, and Nile Rodgers.
In the United States, Easton is a two-time Grammy Award winner with 4 additional Grammy nominations, an Oscar nomination, sold 7 Gold albums and 1 Platinum and has sold over 4 million albums in the US alone, and over 20 million records worldwide. She has recorded 16 studio albums, released 45 singles, and has 15 Top 40 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 and 25 top 40 hits in territories around the world . Sheena Easton is the only artist in the history of the US Billboard charts to have top 5 hit on each of the Billboards key charts consecutively: Adult Contemporary, Dance, Pop, Country, and R&B. In the UK, Easton has 3 top 40 albums and 8 top 40 singles to date. Easton's 1980 debut singles, "Modern Girl" and " 9 to 5," entered into the UK top ten, making her the first UK female artist to appear twice in the same top ten.
Trivia:
In the entire James Bond series, Sheena is the only artist seen performing a song in the title sequence, in "For Your Eyes Only".
She guest starred on "Miami Vice" in 1987, portraying Caitlin Davies, Sonny Crockett's wife
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Sheena was given a special award from "Billboard" magazine as being the first artist to crack the Top 5 on five key singles charts; Hot 100, Adult Contemporary, R&B, Dance and Country.
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Johnny
Sheena Easton Lyrics
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The girls called him daddy, down sugar, get down or run along
Kate, good big Johnny was bein that straight
So late, Kate had to pick up some money that should have been paid
Johnny, Johnny, the woman works your nerves, boy
Your pride Johnny, your pride got disturbed, boy
Johnny, Johnny, the woman works your nerves, boy
Johnny dont like Ruthers, Kate got his morter gun
Boys get the word out, find out where Kates gone having fun
Kate made the mistake of going to see Jerome
Johnnys boys broke down the door and shot em while they were alone
Johnny, Johnny, the woman works your nerves, boy
Your pride Johnny, your pride got disturbed, boy
Johnny, Johnny, Johnny
(Solo)
Oh Kate made the mistake of going to see Jerome
Johnnys boys broke down the door and shot em while they were alone
Johnny, Johnny, the woman works your nerves, boy
Your pride Johnny, your pride got disturbed, boy
(repeats out)
The song "Johnny" by Sheena Easton tells the story of a man named Johnny who is a hustler and drives a custom Continental. He is a charismatic individual who is well-liked by the ladies, who call him "daddy". However, there is trouble brewing beneath the surface as Johnny's pride is easily disturbed. His girlfriend Kate owes money that should have been paid and this causes tension between them. Kate makes the mistake of going to see Jerome, and Johnny's boys break down the door and shoot him while he is alone. The song is a cautionary tale about the dangers of pride and how it can lead to violence and tragedy.
The lyrics of "Johnny" are complex and multi-layered, with the story unfolding slowly over the course of the song. The characters are well-drawn, with Johnny being portrayed as a complex individual who is both charming and dangerous. The song has a noirish feel to it, with a sense of impending doom hanging over the narrative.
Line by Line Meaning
Johnny was a hustler, drove a custom Continental
Johnny was a successful con artist and owned a customized luxury car
The girls called him daddy, down sugar, get down or run along
Women found him attractive and dominant, some complying with his demands while others refused and left
Kate, good big Johnny was bein that straight
Kate trusted Johnny because he showed her honesty
So late, Kate had to pick up some money that should have been paid
Kate had to retrieve overdue money
Johnny dont like Ruthers, Kate got his morter gun
Johnny disliked someone named Ruthers, and Kate obtained a weapon for him
Boys get the word out, find out where Kates gone having fun
Johnny ordered his associates to find Kate and discover her whereabouts
Kate made the mistake of going to see Jerome
Kate's error was visiting someone named Jerome
Johnnys boys broke down the door and shot em while they were alone
Johnny's associates forcibly entered and killed both Kate and Jerome when they were alone
Johnny, Johnny, the woman works your nerves, boy. Your pride Johnny, your pride got disturbed, boy. Johnny, Johnny, the woman works your nerves, boy. Your pride Johnny, Johnny
Johnny is upset with women in general, as they challenge his sense of pride and masculinity
Oh Kate made the mistake of going to see Jerome. Johnnys boys broke down the door and shot em while they were alone
Reiteration of Kate's fatal mistake and the violent outcome that followed
Contributed by Jayce E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Navarro Orozco
on A Dream Worth Keeping
You can think of me and I'll be with you in your mind anytime.
I am always with you in your dreams and imagination, and that's how you can keep me forever.
This moment we have shared is so precious that you can cherish it even for your entire lifetime to come.
You don't have to worry about losing me, I will always be close to you.
This bond we share is so special and valuable that it's worth holding onto forever as a dream come true.
If you ever feel lost, think of me as a guiding star that will always show you the way.
You can always reach out to me and connect with me, no matter where you are in the world.
Many precious things in this world come and go too quickly, but our bond is one that will last a lifetime.
If you always remember me as your guiding star, you will never lose sight of our special bond.
Our relationship is so special that it's worth holding onto as a lifelong dream come true.
This is not just a passing moment, but a bond that will last for much longer than just one day.
Despite any changes that life may bring, our bond is strong enough to withstand them.
No matter what, our relationship is always worth holding onto and treasuring.
It's up to us to keep our bond strong and not let it fade away over time.
Even if we are far apart physically, our bond will never be broken.
If you ever feel lonely, remember that I am always with you in spirit.
Whenever you see a rainbow, remember that it's a symbol of hope and a reminder of our special bond.
Even in the midst of sadness or difficulty, remember that there is beauty and hope in the world.
No matter what challenges we face, we will always find a way back to each other.
There may be times when you feel discouraged or disheartened.
You may feel like life has gone too quickly and you haven't achieved what you wanted to.
Your mood may be low and you may be struggling to find hope or joy.
You may feel like you are running out of hope or optimism.
Despite any challenges or setbacks, our relationship is still valuable and worth holding onto.
As long as we continue to nurture our bond, it will stay strong and meaningful.
Even in times of darkness or despair, our bond will never disappear.
We must always work to keep our relationship strong and know that the dream will never fade away.
Navarro Orozco
on A Dream Worth Keeping
Anytime you want to be right here
Just imagine me and all this will appear
You can keep this moment all your life
Forever near
A dream worth keeping
When your feeling lost I'll be your star
Just reach out and touch me no matter where you are
In a world where precious things are disappearing over night
Just keep my star in sight
[Chorus]
I believe we found a dream that's worth keeping
For more than just a day
And even though the winds of change may come sweeping
It's still a dream worth keeping
So don't let it fade away
Maybe you'll be in some distant land
Feelin' all alone, but I'll be close at hand
And every time you see a rainbow
Paint the sky behind the rain
You'll be here again
[Chorus]
I believe we found a dream that's worth keeping
For more than just a day
And even though the winds of change may come sweeping
It's still a dream worth keeping
[Chorus]
Some day you might be thinking
Life has passed you by
Spirits might be sinking
Hope in short supply
And that's the reason why
That's the reason why
I know this dream's worth keeping
As long as it will stay
Even when you see the darkness come creepin'
A dream worth keeping
Will never fade away