Johnny Guitar
Peggy Lee
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Play the guitar, play it again, my Johnny Maybe you're cold but you're so warm inside I was always a fool for my Johnny For the one they call Johnny Guitar Play it again, Johnny Guitar What if you go, what if you stay, I love you But if you're cruel, you can be kind, I know There was never a man like my Johnny Like the one they call Johnny Guitar There was never a man like my Johnny Like the one they call Johnny Guitar Play it again, Johnny Guitar
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Written by: ETTORE CARRERA, PEGGY LEE, MARIO PANZERI, VICTOR POPULAR YOUNG
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Music Classification"Johnny Guitar" is an iconic song from the genre of Country and Western music.
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Artist CollaborationThe song was written by Victor Young (music) and Peggy Lee (lyrics).
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Movie SoundtrackOriginally, "Johnny Guitar" was the title song of a 1954 American Western drama film with the same name. Peggy Lee recorded the song for the film.
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Notable PerformancesPeggy Lee's recording appeared in the opening credits of the film and became indelibly associated with it. Her sultry rendition was a highlight of the movie.
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Film Recognition"Johnny Guitar" is now considered a classic, and the song bears significant popularity due to its connection to the film.
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Covers and AdaptationsMany artists have covered the song "Johnny Guitar", further attesting to its lasting influence and appeal. Notable covers include versions by the Spotnicks and Sarah Connor.
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Song Recognition"Johnny Guitar" is considered by many as one of Peggy Lee's signature songs.
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Pop Culture AppearanceThe song also appears in the role-playing video game Fallout: New Vegas, where it plays on the in-game radio station, exposing the track to a new generation of listeners.
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Spanish InfluenceThe melody of the song was based on a traditional Spanish song called "Romanza".
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Album Appearance"Johnny Guitar" was included in Peggy Lee's album "Black Coffee" which was her first concept album and is widely regarded as one of the most notable concept albums of the 1950s.
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Atmospheric AestheticThe song is often recognized for its haunting and atmospheric vibe, with Peggy Lee's emotive and evocative delivery earning widespread acclaim.
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