Johnny Burke
Johnny Burke - American lyricist, 1908–1964
Person from United States
Genres: country, Canadian, All, canada, canadians
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About Johnny Burke
#1 John Francis "Johnny" Burke (October 3, 1908 – February 25, 1964) was a lyricist, widely regarded as one of the finest writers of popular songs in America between the 1920s and 1950s. His work is considered part of the Great American Songbook. #2 Johnny Burke (28 April 1940 - 21 September 2017) was a Canadian country singer. #3 Johnny Burke (1851–1930) was a Newfoundland songwriter and musician from St. John's, where he lived all his life. He was nicknamed the 'Bard of Prescott Street', and wrote many popular songs that artists in the 1930s and 1940s released. #2 Johnny Burke was born Jean Paul Bourque in the French Acadian community of Rosaireville, New Brunswick, Canada. In the early 60's Johnny moved to Toronto and immediately began performing in a country/rock group called Johnny and the Bees. Shortly thereafter he joined another group called the Blue Valley Boys; Johnny's first professional job. He then landed a gig at the famous Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto and for the next four years backed name artists such as Lefty Frizzell, Tex Ritter, Loretta Lynn, Red Foley, Charley Pride, Stringbean, Dottie West, Mel Tillis, Conway Twitty, Waylon Jennings, Glen Campbell, Bobby Bare and Carl Smith. When the Country Music Hall, hosted by Carl Smith, began on the CTV national network, Johnny, along with his guitar player, were chosen from the Blue Valley Boys to back Carl on the show. For the next 3 years Johnny played bass on the Country Music Hall and was later invited to appear as a guest artist. In 1967 Johnny formed the Caribou Showband and for the next seven years hosted a syndicated televison show called At The Caribou. In 1972 the Caribou Showband changed it's name to Eastwind which later became the houseband on the CTV network show The Funny Farm. Although Johnny and his band spent a great deal of time backing up other name artists, including a seven year engagement on the syndicated Opry North Show, Johnny himself developed a loyal following of fans with his own pure country voice. His hit record Wild Honey was named single of the year in 1978 and his records became top sales items across the country. "Wild Honey"/ Big Country Awards into New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame 2012-Inducted into Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame He made 14 albums of his own (although he has performed on countless others). He performed on The Grand Ole Opry, Wrap Around Nashville and Nashville Now, Nashville Network.
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