Cradle of Love (Johnny Preston song)

"Cradle of Love" is a song released in 1960 by Johnny Preston. The lyrics of "Cradle of Love" quote several well known nursery rhymes[2] 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.[3]

"Cradle of Love"
Single by Johnny Preston
from the album Come Rock With Me
B-side"City of Tears"
Released1960
GenreRock and roll
Length2:20
LabelMercury
Songwriter(s)Jack Fautheree & Wayne Gray[1]
Johnny Preston singles chronology
"Running Bear"
(1959)		 "Cradle of Love"
(1960)		 "Feel So Fine"
(1960)

Chart performance
Chart (1960) Peak
position
Australia[10] 7
Canada (CHUM Hit Parade)[8] 4
Flanders[12][13] 6
Japan[11] 15
Netherlands[14][15] 19
Norway (VG-lista)[9] 5
UK Record Retailer[6] 2
UK New Musical Express[7] 2
US Billboard Hot 100[4] 7
US Billboard Hot R&B Sides[5] 15
US Cash Box Top 100[16] 6
US Cash Box Records Disc Jockeys Played Most[17] 6
US Cash Box Top Ten Juke Box Tunes[18] 5
Wallonia[19] 10

Cover versions
  • Using the name "Bobby Stevens", Ray Pilgrim recorded a version of the song in 1960.[20]
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References
  1. Cradle of Love - By: Johnny Preston, MusicVF.com. Accessed July 25, 2015
  2. Aquila, Richard (1989). That Old-time Rock & Roll: A Chronicle of an Era, 1954-1963, University of Illinois Press. p. 66. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  3. JOHNNY PRESTON "Cradle Of Love" OldieLyrics. Accessed July 25, 2015
  4. Hot 100 - Johnny Preston Cradle of Love Chart History, Billboard.com. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  5. "The Billboard Hot R&B Sides", Billboard, May 23, 1960. p. 42. Accessed October 14, 2015
  6. Johnny Preston - Full Official Chart History, Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  7. "Best Selling Pop Records in Britain", Billboard, June 13, 1960. p. 6. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  8. "CHUM Charts – Chart No. 158". CHUM. May 9, 1960. Archived from the original on November 7, 2006. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  9. Johnny Preston - Cradle of Love, norwegiancharts.com. Accessed July 25, 2015
  10. David Kent, Australian Top 20 Singles - Week Ending April 30, 1960
  11. "Billboard Music Week Hits of the World", Billboard, June 26, 1961. p. 39. Accessed December 17, 2015.
  12. "Belgian Newsnotes", Billboard, August 8, 1960. p. 6. Accessed December 17, 2015.
  13. Johnny Preston - Cradle of Love, Ultratop. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  14. "Holland Newsnotes", Billboard, August 8, 1960. p. 6. Accessed December 17, 2015.
  15. Johnny Preston - Cradle of Love, Dutch Charts. Retrieved July 27, 2015
  16. "The Cash Box Top 100", Cash Box, May 21, 1960. p. 4. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  17. "The Records Disc Jockeys Played Most", Cash Box, May 21, 1960. p. 20. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  18. "The Nation's Top Ten Juke Box Tunes", Cash Box, May 28, 1960. p. 12. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  19. Johnny Preston - Cradle of Love, Ultratop. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  20. "Ray Pilgrim UK Releases", raypilgrim.co.uk. Accessed October 15, 2015


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