Happy Birthday to Johnny Russell
and how to "Act Naturally"
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to singer-songwriter/comedian Johnny Russell. His songs have been recorded by Jerry Garcia, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, George Strait, and many more. However, Johnny is best known as a key member of the early 60s Bakersfield country music scene and as a consort to Buck Owens—who hit the big-time after recording Johnny’s song “Act Naturally.” In this video I tell the humorous and surprising “back story” of how “Act Naturally” wound its way through obstacles and objections before becoming a hit for Buck as well as for Ringo Starr and The Beatles. It’s a lesson in sticking to your songwriting instincts even if it means breaking a hot date with your girlfriend! Meanwhile, HB Johnny—thank you for your tunes!
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