Cradle of Love (Johnny Preston song)

"Cradle of Love" is a song released in 1960 by Johnny Preston written by Jack Fautheree & Wayne Gray.

"Cradle of Love"
Single by Johnny Preston
from the album Come Rock With Me
B-side"City of Tears"
Released1960
GenreRock and roll
Length2:20
LabelMercury
Songwriter(s)Jack Fautheree & Wayne Gray[1]
Johnny Preston singles chronology
"Running Bear"
(1959)
"Cradle of Love"
(1960)
"Feel So Fine"
(1960)

Background

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The lyrics of "Cradle of Love" quote several well known nursery rhymes[2] with variations that tie them to the song's title. The song's chorus quotes Rock-a-bye Baby, the first verse quotes Jack Be Nimble, the second verse quotes Hey Diddle Diddle, and the third verse quotes Jack and Jill.[3]

Chart performance

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Chart (1960) Peak
position
Australia[10] 7
Canada (CHUM Hit Parade)[8] 4
Flanders[12][13] 6
Japan[11] 15
Netherlands[14][15] 19
Norway (VG-lista)[9] 5
UK Record Retailer[6] 2
UK New Musical Express[7] 2
US Billboard Hot 100[4] 7
US Billboard Hot R&B Sides[5] 15
US Cash Box Top 100[16] 6
US Cash Box Records Disc Jockeys Played Most[17] 6
US Cash Box Top Ten Juke Box Tunes[18] 5
Wallonia[19] 10

Cover versions

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  • Using the name "Bobby Stevens", Ray Pilgrim recorded a version of the song in 1960.[20]
  • Ronnie & Robyn (then Detroit-area high-school kids, b. respectively Robert Arquette and JoAnn Casey)[21] recorded a forceful arrangement in 1966 on HBR 489.[22]

References

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  1. ^ Cradle of Love - By: Johnny Preston, MusicVF.com. Accessed July 25, 2015
  2. ^ Aquila, Richard (1989). That Old-time Rock & Roll: A Chronicle of an Era, 1954-1963, University of Illinois Press. p. 66. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  3. ^ JOHNNY PRESTON "Cradle Of Love" OldieLyrics. Accessed July 25, 2015
  4. ^ a b Hot 100 - Johnny Preston Cradle of Love Chart History, Billboard.com. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  5. ^ a b "The Billboard Hot R&B Sides", Billboard, May 23, 1960. p. 42. Accessed October 14, 2015
  6. ^ a b Johnny Preston - Full Official Chart History, Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  7. ^ a b "Best Selling Pop Records in Britain", Billboard, June 13, 1960. p. 6. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  8. ^ a b "CHUM Charts – Chart No. 158". CHUM. May 9, 1960. Archived from the original on November 7, 2006. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  9. ^ a b Johnny Preston - Cradle of Love, norwegiancharts.com. Accessed July 25, 2015
  10. ^ a b David Kent, Australian Top 20 Singles - Week Ending April 30, 1960
  11. ^ a b "Billboard Music Week Hits of the World", Billboard, June 26, 1961. p. 39. Accessed December 17, 2015.
  12. ^ "Belgian Newsnotes", Billboard, August 8, 1960. p. 6. Accessed December 17, 2015.
  13. ^ Johnny Preston - Cradle of Love, Ultratop. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  14. ^ "Holland Newsnotes", Billboard, August 8, 1960. p. 6. Accessed December 17, 2015.
  15. ^ Johnny Preston - Cradle of Love, Dutch Charts. Retrieved July 27, 2015
  16. ^ "The Cash Box Top 100", Cash Box, May 21, 1960. p. 4. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  17. ^ "The Records Disc Jockeys Played Most", Cash Box, May 21, 1960. p. 20. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  18. ^ "The Nation's Top Ten Juke Box Tunes", Cash Box, May 28, 1960. p. 12. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  19. ^ Johnny Preston - Cradle of Love, Ultratop. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  20. ^ "Ray Pilgrim UK Releases", raypilgrim.co.uk. Accessed October 15, 2015
  21. ^ "Ronnie & Robyn", soul-source.co.uk. Accessed September 7, 2023
  22. ^ "Ronnie And Robyn - Cradle Of Love / Dreamin'", 45cat.com. Accessed September 7, 2023