Johnny Remember Me
John Leyton
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When the mist's a-rising and the rain is falling And the wind is blowing cold across the moor I hear the voice of my darlin' The girl I loved and lost a year ago (Johnny remember me) Well it's hard to believe I know But I hear her singing in the sighing of the wind Blowin' in the tree tops way above me (Johnny remember me) Yes I'll always remember Till the day I die I'll hear her cry Johnny remember me Well some day I guess I'll find myself another little girl To take the place of my true love But as long as I live I know I'll hear her singing in the sighing of the wind Blowin' in the tree tops way above me (Johnny remember me) Yes I'll always remember Till the day I die I'll hear her cry Johnny remember me (Johnny remember me)
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Song Artistry Classification"Johnny Remember Me" is a song co-produced by Joe Meek and performed by John Leyton. It features Meek's signature sound engineering expertise and Leyton's evocative voice.
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History ClassificationReleased in 1961, "Johnny Remember Me" topped the UK Singles Chart and remained there for three weeks, making it Leyton's first and only number one hit song.
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Producers and Writers ClassificationThe song was co-produced by Joe Meek and written by Geoff Goddard who was a frequent collaborator with Meek.
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Music style ClassificationThe tune reflects a haunting tune, often classified as a 'death disc', a genre of British pop songs from the late 1950s to early 1960s, associated with teenage tragedy.
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Contribution to Music Classification"Johnny Remember Me" is considered one of Meek's pioneering recordings, characterized by its unusual sound techniques and echo effects, considered groundbreaking at the time.
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Awards and Accolades ClassificationDespite its somewhat controversial theme, the song was awarded an Ivor Novello Award for the 'Year's Outstanding Novelty Composition' in 1961.
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Cultural Impact ClassificationThe song's success contributed to legitimizing the British music industry's global impact during a time when American music dominated the international scene.
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Chart Performance ClassificationBesides its success in the UK, "Johnny Remember Me" also charted in various other countries including Australia and Ireland.
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Controversy ClassificationThere was an attempt to ban "Johnny Remember Me" from BBC due to its morbid theme as it was released during a time when the network had regulations on the lyrical content of the songs they aired.
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Cover Versions and Remixes ClassificationThe song has been covered and remixed by various artists throughout the years, including Bronski Beat in 1985 and Hi NRG in 1989.
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