Johnny One Time

Brenda Lee

About Johnny One Time

"Johnny One Time" is a song written by A. L. "Doodle" Owens and Dallas Frazier and performed by Brenda Lee. The song reached #3 on the adult contemporary chart, #41 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #50 on the country chart in 1969. The song also reached #11 on the Canadian adult contemporary chart and #38 on the Canadian pop chart. It was featured on her 1969 album, Johnny One Time. The song was produced by Mike Berniker and arranged by Marty Manning. Lee was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for the song.  


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So he told you 
That your the dream
That he's been searching for
And he told you
That he'd never met 
Anyone like you before
And I can hear him telling you
Your lips taste just 
Like cherry wine
But did he tell you
That he's known as
Johnny One Time?

Did he tell you that your heart 
Would soon become another trinket on his bracelet
Of broken hearts?
Did he tell you that the morning sun
Would find you patching up your shattered pride and
Searching for the missing part
Did he tell you that the special love your saving
Will disappear in flames of shame like mine
Did he tell you 
That he's known as
Johnny One Time?

So, he told you
That he'd never lead 
Your heart astray
And he told you
That he'd love you
Forever and a day
And I can hear him telling you
That he's the shy and bashful kind
But did he tell you 
That he's known as
Johnny One Time?

Oh, Did he tell you that your heart 
Would soon become another trinket on his bracelet
Of broken hearts
And did he tell you that the morning sun
Will find you patching up your shattered pride
And searching for the missing part
Did he tell you that the special love your saving
Will disappear in flames of shame like mine
Oh, Did he tell you
That he's known as
Johnny One Time?

Did he tell you that your heart
Would soon become another trinket on his bracelet
Of broken hearts?
Did he tell you that the morning sun
Will find you patching up your shattered pride 
And searching for the missing part
Oh, did he tell you that the special love your saving
Will disappear in flames of shame like mine
Did he tell you that he's known as
Johnny One Time?

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Brenda Lee

Brenda Mae Tarpley (born December 11, 1944), known as Brenda Lee, is an American performer who sang rockabilly, pop and country music, and had 37 US chart hits during the 1960s, a number surpassed only by Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Ray Charles and Connie Francis. She is best known for her 1960 hit "I'm Sorry", and 1958's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", a US holiday standard for more than 50 years. more »

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Written by: DALLAS FRAZIER, ARTHUR OWENS SR.

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10 facts about this song

Composition
"Johnny One Time" was composed by respected songwriters A.L. "Doodle" Owens and Dallas Frazier in the late 1960s.
Release Date
The song was originally released in March 1969 by Decca Records.
Artist Recognition
The rendition of "Johnny One Time" by Brenda Lee, the "Little Miss Dynamite", further cemented her reputation as a versatile vocalist, transitioning from Rockabilly to Country and Pop music.
Billboard Performance
Upon its release, "Johnny One Time" did fairly well on the music charts, peaking at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Cover Versions
The song also became popular with other artists and has been covered by artists such as Willie Nelson.
Album Feature
"Johnny One Time" was the title track for Brenda Lee's album, further boosting its popularity.
UK Charts Performance
The song experienced moderate success in the UK as well, where it reached number 47 on the UK Singles Chart.
Country Impact
Despite its pop influences, "Johnny One Time" also climbed to number 36 on the Billboard Country Singles chart.
Film Soundtrack
The song was also used in a New Zealand drama film called "Unforgettable" in 1967.
Relevance
Even after five decades, Brenda Lee's dynamic performance in 'Johnny One Time' remains memorable and is held in high regard by fans of country and pop music alike.

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