Cradle of Love
Johnny Preston
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[Chorus] Well, rock-a-bye baby, in the treetop When the wind blows the cradle will rock So rock-a-bye baby, in the treetop When the wind blows, mmm Well, Jack be nimble, Jack be quick Jack jumped over the candlestick He jumped so high up above He landed in the cradle of love [Chorus] Hi diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle The cow jumped over the moon And on the way down she met a turtle dove Said "Let's go rockin' in the cradle of love" [Chorus] Jack and Jill went up the hill To get a pail of water Jack fell for Jill, gave her a shove They fell into the cradle of love [Chorus]
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Written by: Jack Fautheree, Wayne Gray
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Cradle of Love" is a classic hit song by American pop singer Johnny Preston. It was released in 1960 as the follow-up single to his number one hit, "Running Bear."
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Song Chart PerformanceThe "Cradle of Love" song topped at #7 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1960.
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Song ProductionThis song was arranged and produced by Bill Hall, a renowned figure in the music industry. This gave birth to one of the most recognized songs in Johnny Preston's music career.
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Song Lyric WriterThe lyrics of the "Cradle of Love" were penned by Jack Fautheree and Wayne Gray, who wrote the song especially for Johnny Preston.
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Song Genre"Cradle of Love" is classified under the genre of pop and rockabilly. This widespread genre was popular during the time the song was released and brought it a lot of mainstream success.
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Success in Other CountriesThe song did not only achieve success in the United States but also in the United Kingdom where it peaked at #2 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Album Release"Cradle of Love" was included in Johnny Preston's album called "The Greatest Hits of Johnny Preston" which was released in the same year.
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Cover Versions"Cradle of Love" has been covered by multiple artists over the years, showcasing its enduring popularity. Some of these artists include Donny Osmond and Billy Idol, albeit Idol's version shares only a title with Preston's and is a completely different song.
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Song Legacy"Cradle of Love" has left a lasting impact in the field of music, often recognized as one of the greatest pop-rockabilly hits of the sixties. The song reflects the typical sound of the era and still maintains popularity in oldies radio stations all around the globe.
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Original LabelThe song was originally released under Mercury records, a record label famous for releasing numerous hits during the 60s and 70s.
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