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[pmbguy]

[pmbguy]

This one’s goes out to my DM

Nat King Cole Unforgettable Lyrics

Songwriters: IRVING GORDON



Unforgettable, that's what you are
Unforgettablethough near or far
Like a song of love that clings to me
How the thought of you does things to me
Never before has someone been more

Unforgettable in every way
And forever more, that's how you'll stay
That's why, darling, it's incredible
That someone so unforgettable
Thinks that I am unforgettable too



Unforgettable in every way
And forever more, that's how you'll stay
That's why, darling, it's incredible
That someone so unforgettable
Thinks that I am unforgettable too

[AndyD]

Don't know who Johnny was specifically but like Dave says he's probably just a generic like Joe Public or John Doe.

I always had a soft spot for the SLF version of Johnny Was. If you can get past the raw intro it's actually a good interpretation. I had the pleasure of seeing them play a 15 minute version of this song at a live concert in Dublin many yearsago.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KIdLQDgAn0

[Citizen X]

Now you talking!

[Citizen X]

Don't know who Johnny was specifically but like Dave says he's probably just a generic like Joe Public or John Doe.

I always had a soft spot for the SLF version of Johnny Was. If you can get past the raw intro it's actually a good interpretation. I had the pleasure of seeing them play a 15 minute version of this song at a live concert in Dublin many yearsago.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KIdLQDgAn0

I can understand why..

[Trickzta]

Hi Vanash,
Johnny was an IRA guy, https://ixquick-proxy.com/do/highlig...1all&mtcat=web
A long link I know but what can a man do?
Take Care.

[Citizen X]

Hi Vanash,
Johnny was an IRA guy, https://ixquick-proxy.com/do/highlig...1all&mtcat=web
A long link I know but what can a man do?
Take Care.

The time of release shows that this was not Marley’s ‘Johnny,’ as this movie was released in 2006 some 28 years after the fact of the song and its mystery.
In Jamaican lingo, “Rude Boy,” is generic term commonly used in Marley’s time to describe himself and those he interacted with. This “Johnny,’ somehow, I feel he was an artists or friend, I don’t think that he was lifeless. I think that Johnny was an actual person whom Marley either revered; and then decided to make a song in tribute to him or possibly even an actual rendition of something that really happened in war ridden Jamaica of Marley’s time. This was a period of major political upheaval in Jamaica, it’s possibly Johnny was an activist who was killed during this period or that he was an artist revered by Marley. The thing is that he puts passion into this song.

[Trickzta]

The time of release shows that this was not Marley’s ‘Johnny,’ as this movie was released in 2006 some 28 years after the fact of the song and its mystery.
In Jamaican lingo, “Rude Boy,” is generic term commonly used in Marley’s time to describe himself and those he interacted with. This “Johnny,’ somehow, I feel he was an artists or friend, I don’t think that he was lifeless. I think that Johnny was an actual person whom Marley either revered; and then decided to make a song in tribute to him or possibly even an actual rendition of something that really happened in war ridden Jamaica of Marley’s time. This was a period of major political upheaval in Jamaica, it’s possibly Johnny was an activist who was killed during this period or that he was an artist revered by Marley. The thing is that he puts passion into this song.

Yup, you're right on the money. Sorry about that! There was another Johnny that played with the Wailers that might fit the bill. This is only a suggestion though, I've no proof to produce but this Johnny is a possibility in my opinion. Keep Posting the sounds Vanash, I peep in often to see the latest additions. Once again sorry for posting the incorrect info.
Johnny 'Dizzy' Moore; http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/2.../ent/ent2.html
Johnny Cash was also a friend of the Wailers (& of Bob's) but I doubt that he is the 'Johnny' in the song. Other points of possible interest here too; http://www.wailers.co.uk/biog_bob.html
Good luck with 'Finding Johnny'!

[Citizen X]

Yup, you're right on the money. Sorry about that! There was another Johnny that played with the Wailers that might fit the bill. This is only a suggestion though, I've no proof to produce but this Johnny is a possibility in my opinion. Keep Posting the sounds Vanash, I peep in often to see the latest additions. Once again sorry for posting the incorrect info.
Johnny 'Dizzy' Moore; http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/2.../ent/ent2.html
Johnny Cash was also a friend of the Wailers (& of Bob's) but I doubt that he is the 'Johnny' in the song. Other points of possible interest here too; http://www.wailers.co.uk/biog_bob.html
Good luck with 'Finding Johnny'!

No stress! Don’t sweat it, this thread is meant to be easy going and accommodating. I like to think of it as a thread paying homage to the coolest singers of all time. Just talking about my generation!
Please feel free to post your favorite old school lyrics, there’s really just so many!

[Citizen X]

Peter Tosh: Johnny B. Goode: 1983: lyrics and Video

“Deep down in Jamaica, close to Mandeville
Back up in the woods, on top of a hill
There stood an old hut made of earth and wood
Where lived a country boy named Johnny B. Goode
He never learned to read or write so well
But he could play his guitar like ringin' a bell yell
Said go, go Johnny!
Johnny be good tonight!
Said go, go Johnny!
Johnny B. Goode...
He used to carry his guitar in a gunny sack
Sit beneath a tree in the railroad track
Old engineer in the train sittin' in the shade
Strummin' with the rhythm that the drivers made
People passing by would stop and say:
"Oh my, oh my, what the boy can play"
Said go, go Johnny!
Johnny be good tonight!
Said go, go Johnny!
Johnny B. Goode...
Mama said: "Son, you gotta be a man,
You got to be the leader of a reggae band
People comin' in from miles around
To hear you play until the sun goes down
Boy, someday your name will be in the lights
Sayin' JOHNNY - JOHNNY B. GOODE TONITE"
I said go, go Johnny!
Johnny be good tonight!
Said go, go Johnny!
Johnny you better be good
Said go, go Johnny!
Johnny be good tonight!
Go, go Johnny!
Johnny B. Goode.”
Album cover[1]

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[1] Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mama_Africa_(album). Accessed 21 August 2013

[Citizen X]

Chuck Berry: Johnny B. Goode: 1958: Lyrics and Video

“Deep down Louisiana close to New Orleans
Way back up in the woods among the evergreens
There stood a log cabin made of earth and wood
Where lived a country boy named Johnny B. Goode
Who never ever learned to read or write so well
But he could play the guitar just like a ringing a bell

Go go
Go Johnny go
Go
Go Johnny go
Go
Go Johnny go
Go
Go Johnny go
Go
Johnny B. Goode

He used to carry his guitar in a gunny sack
Go sit beneath the tree by the railroad track
Oh, the engineerswould see him sitting in the shade
Strumming with the rhythm that the drivers made
People passing by they would stop and say
Oh my that little country boy could play

Go go
Go Johnny go
Go
Go Johnny go
Go
Go Johnny go
Go
Go Johnny go
Go
Johnny B. Goode

His mother told him "Someday you will be a man,
And you will be the leader of a big old band.
Many people coming from miles around
To hear you play your music when the sun go down
Maybe someday your name will be in lights
Saying Johnny B. Goode tonight."

Go go
Go Johnny go
Go go go Johnny go
Go go go Johnny go
Go go go Johnny go
Go
Johnny B. Goode”
Album cover[1]

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[1] Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_B._Goode. 21 August 2013

[carl0s]

How about a bit of Chicago? I watched them in London a couple of years ago.
I wish Cetera was with them still but nevermind. Jason Scheff struggled on a few high notes when I watched them.

A favourite of mine:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfXbZCgDlsE

and another favourite, this is Scheff on vocals, a good performance and it sounds great. I do like the studio version with Cetera a lot though too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucO2a4CtNGs

[pmbguy]

Its simply Johnny for the sake of representation of a character, a common name that people can relate to. Johnny Johnny Johnny, John. Dave and Andy are correct.
I think you should call off the search Vanash, you never going to find your Johnny!
Its like finding Gig Foot or catching the Chupacabra

[Citizen X]

Its simply Johnny for the sake of representation of a character, a common name that people can relate to. Johnny Johnny Johnny, John. Dave and Andy are correct.
I think you should call off the search Vanash, you never going to find your Johnny!
Its like finding Gig Foot or catching the Chupacabra

I'm not convinced! Marley was a very particular character with equally charismatic characters in his life. Johnny be Goode. One can never forget that Peter Tosh was one of the Founding memebers of the Wailing Wailers which became Bob Marley and the Wailers. When asked why they named themselves the wailing wailers, they simply replied, " Becuase we cried so much in our lives!"

[pmbguy]

Hey Vanash, don’t give up the epic search for Johnny on the account of my conclusion. I think with enough vigour your search may produce interesting answers and questions. Anything is possible...

Quest onwards good sir