Johnny And Mary
Robert Palmer
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Johnny's always running around Trying to find certainty He needs all the world to confirm That he ain't lonely Mary counts the walls Knows he tires easily Johnny thinks the world would be right If it could buy truth from him Mary says he changes his mind more than a woman But she made her bed Even when the chance was slim Johnny says he's willing to learn When he decides he's a fool Johnny says he'll live anywhere When he earns time to Mary combs her hair Says she should be used to it Mary always hedges her bets She never knows what to think She says that he still acts Like he is being discovered Scared that he'll be caught Without a second thought Running around Johnny feels he's wasting his breath Trying to talk sense to her Mary says he's lacking a real Sense of proportion So she combs her hair Knows he tires easily Johnny's always running around Trying to find certainty He needs all the world to confirm That he ain't lonely Mary counts the walls Says she should be used to it Johnny's always running around Running around
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Written by: Robert Allan Palmer
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4 facts about this song
Robert Palmer's Version"Johnny and Mary" was initially performed and released by British singer Robert Palmer in 1980 for his album "Clues".
- The song is notable for its mixture of synthesizer-led pop-rock with new wave influences, a reflection of musical trends at the start of the 1980s.
- Palmer wrote, produced, and played most of the instruments on the recording. The only other person credited on the album was Gary Numan, who played keyboards on some tracks.
- Although not a major hit in the US, the song enjoyed success in Europe, notably in Iceland where it topped the charts.
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Ellen Foley's VersionEllen Foley, known for her work on the popular TV show "Night Court" and her collaborations with the band "Meat Loaf", also released a version of "Johnny and Mary".
- Foley's version typically has a slower tempo, bringing out the melancholic aspect of the song.
- Unlike Palmer's synth-driven version, Foley’s leans towards a classic rock style sound, with a focus on guitars and percussion.
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Melissa Manchester's VersionMelissa Manchester, an American singer-songwriter, known for her hits in the 1970s and 1980s, made a version of "Johnny and Mary" as well.
- She is well-known for her powerful emotive vocals and incorporated that into her version of the song.
- Manchester's version sees the song adopting more of her former 80s pop sound, giving the track a softer, more emotional feel.
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Placebo's VersionPlacebo, a British alternative rock band, covered "Johnny and Mary" in 2014 featuring Robert Palmer on vocals.
- Their rendition of "Johnny and Mary" made it to the Renault TV advert in the UK.
- Registering over 8 minutes, the song is slower and more atmospheric than the original, incorporating synthesizers and electronic elements typical of Placebo’s sound.
- Lead vocalist Brian Molko describes their interpretation of "Johnny and Mary" as a testament to partnership and loneliness.
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