Johnny Preston Top Songs Greatest Hits and Chart Singles Discography

John Preston Courville (August 18, 1939 – March 4, 2011), known professionally as Johnny Preston, was an American rock and roll singer, best known for his 1959 international number one hit "Running Bear" and his 1960 hit “Cradle of Love” == Life and career == Born in Port Arthur, Texas, of Cajun and German ancestry, Preston sang in high school choral contests throughout the state of Texas. He formed a rock and roll band called the Shades, who were seen... [more on Wikipedia]

Johnny Preston began charting in 1959 with Running Bear.The artist placed 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 5 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.