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Cradle of Love (Johnny Preston song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Cradle of Love'" is a song released in 1960 by Johnny Preston written by Jack Fautheree & Wayne Gray.
Background
The lyrics of "Cradle of Love" quote several well known nursery rhymesAquila, Richard (1989). '[https://books.google.com/books?id=uJxfiKtxrRsC&pg=PA66&#v=onepage&q&f=false That Old-time Rock & Roll: A Chronicle of an Era, 1954-1963]', University of Illinois Press. p. 66. Retrieved April 4, 2018. 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.[http://www.oldielyrics.com/lyrics/johnny_preston/cradle_of_love.html JOHNNY PRESTON "Cradle Of Love"] 'OldieLyrics'. Accessed July 25, 2015
Chart performance
*In the US, the song spent 15 weeks on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 7,[https://www.billboard.com/artist/johnny-preston/chart-history/hsi/ Hot 100 - Johnny Preston Cradle of Love Chart History], 'Billboard.com'. Retrieved April 4, 2018. and No. 15 on 'Billboard's Hot R&B Sides."[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/60s/1960/Billboard%201960-06-13.pdf The Billboard Hot R&B Sides]", 'Billboard', May 23, 1960. p. 42. Accessed October 14, 2015
*Outside the US, it went to No. 2 in the United Kingdom,[http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/7987/johnny-preston/ Johnny Preston - Full Official Chart History], Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 4, 2018. No. 4 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade, No. 5 on Norway's 'VG'-lista,[http://norwegiancharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Johnny+Preston&titel=Cradle+Of+Love&cat=s Johnny Preston - Cradle of Love], 'norwegiancharts.com'. Accessed July 25, 2015 No. 7 in Australia,David Kent, Australian Top 20 Singles - Week Ending April 30, 1960 and No. 15 in Japan."[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/60s/1961/Billboard%201961-06-26.pdf Billboard Music Week Hits of the World]", 'Billboard', June 26, 1961. p. 39. Accessed December 17, 2015.
Cover versions
*Using the name "Bobby Stevens", Ray Pilgrim recorded a version of the song in 1960."[http://www.raypilgrim.co.uk/Discography_files/UK%20Discography.pdf Ray Pilgrim UK Releases]", raypilgrim.co.uk. Accessed October 15, 2015
References
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Category:1960 singles
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