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Johnny Preston - Running Bear 1959 | We Love Old Songs

On this date in 1959, JOHNNY PRESTON released the single RUNNING BEAR (June 3rd 1959). "Running Bear" was penned by Jiles Perry Richardson, also known as THE BIG BOPPER. Richardson, a prominent Texas disc jockey and the voice behind the 1958 hit "Chantilly Lace," tragically died in the plane crash that also claimed the lives of Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens. Due to legal constraints following Richardson's death, the release of "Running Bear" was delayed by about six months. "Running Bear" is a

On tis day in Music History - Jan 18, 1960 Johnny Preston's Native love song "Running Bear" reached number one and became the first song to do so after it had fallen off the Billboard chart completely. Penned by J.P. Richardson (The Big Bopper), the tune originally entered the chart in October 1959, then quickly vanished, but re-entered in November and slowly climbed to the top. It was also #1 in the UK. **"Running Bear"** by **Johnny Preston** is a catchy and heartfelt rock-and-roll ballad rele

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20K views · 1.3K reactions | https://whentcowboysings.com/ Jun 14, 1969 Sonny James begins a three-week ride at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with his cover of "Running Bear" | When The Cowboy Sings And Newhillbilly | Facebook

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