Johnny Guitar

Peggy Lee, Victor Young & His Singing Strings

About Johnny Guitar

"Johnny Guitar" is a song written by Peggy Lee (lyrics) and Victor Young (music) and was the title track of the 1954 film Johnny Guitar directed by Nicholas Ray and starring Joan Crawford. The music loosely echoes several themes from Spanish Dance No. 5: Andaluza by Enrique Granados, which was written for piano, but is often played on classical guitar. The instrumental for the song is used over the opening credits and throughout the film. The song is played on the piano by Joan Crawford (dubbed) and sung partially at the end by Peggy Lee. The song became an instant classic and has been covered many times as a song and as an instrumental. It was also played on all of the radio stations in the 2010 videogame Fallout: New Vegas. 


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1964
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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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Peggy Lee

Peggy Lee (May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002) was an American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, composer, and actress in a career spanning six decades. From her beginning as a vocalist on local radio to singing with Benny Goodman's big band, she forged a sophisticated persona, evolving into a multi-faceted artist and performer. She wrote music for films, acted, and created conceptual record albums—encompassing poetry, jazz, chamber pop, and art songs. more »

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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.
Artist Collaboration
The song was written by Victor Young (music) and Peggy Lee (lyrics).
Movie Soundtrack
Originally, "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.
Notable Performances
Peggy 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.
Film Recognition
"Johnny Guitar" is now considered a classic, and the song bears significant popularity due to its connection to the film.
Covers and Adaptations
Many 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.
Song Recognition
"Johnny Guitar" is considered by many as one of Peggy Lee's signature songs.
Pop Culture Appearance
The 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.
Spanish Influence
The melody of the song was based on a traditional Spanish song called "Romanza".
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.
Atmospheric Aesthetic
The 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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