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Johnny Russell

voc, 1940-2001 US, Moorhead, Mississippi
Singer / Musician / Songwriter of Country and World
A.k.a. John Bright Russell

John Bright "Johnny" Russell (January 23, 1940 – July 3, 2001) was an American country singer, songwriter, and comedian best known for his song "Act Naturally", which was made famous by Buck Owens, who recorded it in 1963, and The Beatles in 1965. His songs have been recorded by Burl Ives, Jim Reeves, Jerry Garcia, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt.

     
Genres
  • Country
  • World
  • Folk
  • Pop
Popular Tracks   
Red Necks, White Socks, And Blue Ribbon Beer on Classic Country - Bar Room Favorites by Various Artists
Catfish John on All I Gotta Do is Act Naturally by Johnny Russell
She Burnt the Little Roadside Tavern Down on Classic Country - Bar Room Favorites by Various Artists
Rednecks, White Socks And Blue Ribbon Beer on Johnny Russell: All-Time Greatest Hits by Johnny Russell
King Of The Road on Back to Back - Johnny Rodriguez & Johnny Russell by "Johnny Rodriguez, Johnny Russell"
Ain't You Even Gonna Cry on Actin' Naturally by Johnny Russell
Act Naturally on Johnny Russell: All-Time Greatest Hits by Johnny Russell
Do I Even Cross Your Mind on Actin' Naturally by Johnny Russell
Red Necks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer on All I Gotta Do is Act Naturally by Johnny Russell
The Baptism of Jesse Taylor on Back to Back - Johnny Rodriguez & Johnny Russell by "Johnny Rodriguez, Johnny Russell"

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Discography



Title Artist Year Type
All-Time Greatest HitsJohnny Russell2001Compil.
Actin' NaturallyJohnny Russell2000Album
Greatest HitsJohnny Russell1993Compil.
The Country Store CollectionJohnny Russell1988Compil.
ButterbeansJohnny Russell, Little David Wilkins1987Single
Mr. EntertainerJohnny Russell1987Album
Catfish JohnJohnny Russell1982Compil.
Keep The Change / Ain't No Way To Make A Bad Love GrowJohnny Russell1980Single
Song Of The SouthJohnny Russell1980Single
Song Of The SouthJohnny Russell1980Single
Here's To The Horses / Take Me To Your HeartJohnny Russell1980Single
While The Choir Sang The Hymn (I Thought Of Her)Johnny Russell1980Single
We're Back In Love Again / Love Makes A Fool Of Us AllJohnny Russell1980Single
I'm Getting' Holes In My Boots / Song Of The SouthJohnny Russell1980Single
Make Up My Mind / I Might Be A While In New OrleansJohnny Russell1979Single
How Deep In Love Am I? / Shall We Gather At The RidgeJohnny Russell1978Single
You'll Be Back (Every Night In My Dreams)Johnny Russell1978Single
Obscene Phone Call / If I Want To Get It RightJohnny Russell1977Single
LeonaJohnny Russell1977Single
The Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp / I Wonder How She's Doing NowJohnny Russell1976Single
This Man And Women ThingJohnny Russell1976Single
Here Comes Johnny RussellJohnny Russell1975Album
I'm A TruckerJohnny Russell1975Single
Hello I Love YouJohnny Russell1975Single
Our Marriage Was A FailureJohnny Russell1975Single
She's In Love With A Rodeo Man / Someday I'll Sober UpJohnny Russell1974Single
She Burn't The Little Roadside Tavern DownJohnny Russell1974Single
Her And Our Baby / On A Mountain In A Mansion Stands My LoveJohnny Russell1974Single
She's In Love With A Rodeo ManJohnny Russell1974Album
Rednecks, White Socks And Blue Ribbon BeerJohnny Russell1973Album
Catfish John/ChainedJohnny Russell1973Album
ChainedJohnny Russell1973Single
Making PlansJohnny Russell Vocal Accompaniment By The Jordanaires1973Single
Rednecks, White Socks And Blue Ribbon BeerJohnny Russell1973Single
Catfish John / Promises Of Your LoveJohnny Russell1972Single
Rain Falling On MeJohnny Russell1972Single
Mr. And Mrs. Untrue / I'm Stayin'Johnny Russell1971Single
Mr. & Mrs. UntrueJohnny Russell1971Album
Her And Our Baby / On A Mountain In A Mansion Stands My LoveJohnny Russell1966Single
Please Don't Tell Joe / In A Mansion Stands My LoveJohnny Russell1962Single
Lonesome Boy / Baby Won't You Tell Me SoJohnny Russell1960Single
Rome Wasn't Built In A DayJohnny Russell1959Single
(What Are We Gonna Do With You?) GeorgeJohnny RussellSingle
What A Price / Listening To The RainJohnny RussellSingle
That's How My Baby Builds My Fire / Act NaturallyJohnny RussellSingle
Rednecks, White Socks And Blue Ribbon BeerJohnny RussellSingle
(What Are We Gonna Do With You?) GeorgeJohnny RussellSingle
The Day That Leroy DrownedSheb Wooley With Johnny RussellSingle
Mr. Fiddle ManJohnny RussellSingle
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