April 25th 1954 - Johnnie RAY Johnnie Ray was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Such A Night.' The singer's first of three UK No.1's. He became deaf in his right ear aged 13 after an accident and would later perform wearing a hearing aid. Dexys Midnight Runners' 1982 music video for 'Come On Eileen', used footage of Ray from 1954. The lyrics of the song say, "Poor old Johnnie Ray sounded sad upon the radio / he moved a million hearts in mono". #rockabilly #bandrockabillyitalia #rockabillyita

"Cry" is a soulful ballad performed by Johnnie Ray, released in 1951. The song's poignant lyrics and Ray's emotionally charged delivery encapsulate the heartache and despair of unrequited love. With its soaring melody and dramatic crescendos, "Cry" resonates deeply, reflecting the vulnerability and raw emotion of someone grappling with the pain of lost love. Ray's distinctive voice, with its quivering vibrato and powerful intensity, brings the song's themes of sorrow and longing to life, making