Brenda Lee - Johnny One Time (Live in 1970)

A tour de force by a virtuoso at the height of her powers. Very few vocalists reach this level of performance. I cherish it as another may not come along soon. Lyrics are below description. "Johnny" was a rare Brenda Lee hit recorded outside of Nashville and her record company. It was recorded at Columbia Recording Studio, 30th St., New York City on October 16, 1968. The session players: Jay Berliner [gt], Louis Mauro [bass], Buddy Saltzman [drums], Arthur Brennan [piano], Dave Carey [vibes]. The producer was Mike Berniker. Arranged and conducted by Marty Manning The single was released December 23, 1968. Songwriters: Dallas Frazier; Arthur Leo "Doodle" Owens (1930-1999) So he told you that you're the dream that he's been searching for And he told you that he's never met anyone like you before And I can hear him telling you, your lips taste just like sherry wine But did he tell you that he's known as Johnny One Time Did he tell you that your heart will soon become Another trinket on his bracelet of broken hearts? Did he tell you that the morning sun will find you Patching up your shattered pride and searching for the missing parts? Did he tell you that the special love you're saving Will disappear in flames of shame like mine? Did he tell you that he's known as Johnny One Time So he told you that he'd never lead your heart astray And he told you that he'd love you forever and a day And I can hear him telling you that he's the shy and bashful kind But did he tell you that he's known as Johnny One Time Did he tell you that your heart will soon become Another trinket on his bracelet of broken hearts? And did he tell you that the morning sun will find you Patching up your shattered pride and searching for the missing parts? And did he tell you that the special love you're saving Will disappear in flames of shame like mine? Did he tell you that he's known as Johnny one time? Johnny one time... Johnny, Johnny, Johnny Johnny, Johnny One Time I said Johnny, Johnny, Johnny Johnny, Johnny One Time