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Johnny Burke

b, voc, *1940 CA
Singer / Musician of World and Country
A.k.a. Jean Paul Bourque

Canadian country music singer, guitarist, bassist - Born: April 28, 1940 - Rosaireville, New Brunswick, Died: Coburg, Ontario, September 21, 2017 (aged 77) Inducted Canadian Country Hall OF Fame Sept. 2012 resides in Haliburton Ontario, Canada Canadian artist from the Maritimes born as John Paul Bourque in Rosaireville, New Brunswick. Worked with fellow Maritimer Dick Nolan in the Blue Valley Boys. Biography Johnny Burke was born Jean Paul Bourque in the French Acadian community of Rosaireville, New Brunswick, Canada. In the early 60's Johnny moved to Toronto and immediately began performing in a country/rock group called Johnny and the Bees. Shortly thereafter he joined another group called the Blue Valley Boys; Johnny's first professional job. He then landed a gig at the famous Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto and for the next four years backed name artists such as Lefty Frizzell, Tex Ritter, Loretta Lynn, Red Foley, Charley Pride, Stringbean, Dottie West, Mel Tillis, Conway Twitty, Waylon Jennings, Glen Campbell, Bobby Bare and Carl Smith. When the Country Music Hall, hosted by Carl Smith, began on the CTV national network, Johnny, along with his guitar player, were chosen from the Blue Valley Boys to back Carl on the show. For the next 3 years Johnny played bass on the Country Music Hall and was later invited to appear as a guest artist. In 1967 Johnny formed the Caribou Showband and for the next seven years hosted a syndicated televison show called At The Caribou. In 1972 the Caribou Showband changed it's name to Eastwind which later became the houseband on the CTV network show The Funny Farm. Although Johnny and his band spent a great deal of time backing up other name artists, including a seven year engagement on the syndicated Opry North Show, Johnny himself developed a loyal following of fans with his own pure country voice. His hit record Wild Honey was named single of the year in 1978 and his records became top sales items across the country. Johnny Burke's vocal style gives the traditional country sound a unique flavour. Few can match his talent for song presentation. He has 'twang' and feel and a sincerity that shines through every lyric. The pleasure he derives while performing spills over to his audience and back to the stage. It is always evident that Johnny Burke truly loves to entertain. 1975-Top Country Group/Big Country Awards 1978-Top Country Single "Wild Honey"/ Big Country Awards 1978-Top Instrumental Group/Big Country Awards 1979-Top Instrumental Group/Big Country Awards 2005-Inducted into New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame 2012-Inducted into Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame 14 Albums to date of his own (although he has performed on countless others) Performed on The Grand Ole Opry, Wrap Around Nashville and Nashville Now, Nashville Network

     
Instruments
  • Bass
  • Vocals
  • Bass guitar
Genres
  • World
  • Country
  • Pop
  • Rock
  • Folk
Popular Tracks   
Misty on Ella Lives by Vivian Buczek
Here's That Rainy Day - Griffith Park Collection Live Version on The Griffith Park Collection 2 In Concert by Various Artists
Here ́s That Rainy Day on A Dream by Kristin Amparo
This Old Bar (feat. Paul Weber, Harold MacIntyre & Johnny Burke) on Big Deal by The Western Swing Authority
Like Someone in Love on Coastal Communities Concert Band - Salute to Sammy Nestico by Coastal Communities Concert Band
What´s New? on Women in Swedish Jazz - Caprice Records by Various Artists
Moonlight Becomes You on My Favorite Song by Jimmy Young
Polka Dots & Moonbeams on I Wish You Love by Paul Kuhn
What´s New on What´s New? by Swedish Swing Society

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Band Members
Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Your Love (Is Like Sugar To Me)Johnny Burke & Eastwind1979Single
Wild HoneyJohnny Burke & Eastwind1978Album
The Caribou ShowbandThe Caribou Showband Featuring Johnny Burke Plus Harry Hibbs & Norma Gale1971Album
Kingdom Of My Mind / Dreams Are BestJohnny Burke1970Single
Listen (I Can Hear Her Voice Again)Johnny Burke1970Single
Johnny Burke Sings Buck Owens' Big HitsJohnny BurkeAlbum
Loving You AgainJohnny BurkeSingle
Wildwood Flower And Other Guitar HitsJohnny BurkeAlbum
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