Johnny Preston - Running Bear 2009

[@MarkVA71]

I've heard a lot of rock and roll heroes sing in their old age and they weren't good anymore.. Johnny Preston? He still had it!! RIP man!

[@David-uf8ex]

Great band and johnny in fine voice , why do we have to lose all the great people in the world . RIP Johnny

[@Th3RiddlerYT]

50+ years and he still has the voice

[@willong1000]

Sixty-one years after first hearing the song, likely on the six-transistor (Wow!) portable radio that my folks bought me for a birthday present, I now know that "Running Bear" was written by The Big Bopper! Thank you, KZbin.

[@jamiedonohue4884]

This song will live for all of eternity Johnny you are gone but will never ever be forgotten!

[@Reptiles247]

Johnny went to my church in Port Arthur, Tx. since i was born, and im now 16. Sat in the pew in front of me. He was a very nice guy and always led the songs!Miss you man and im watching over your grandkids! See you again at the golden gates someday.

[@MaryCrouse-r3t]

I loved it since i was. 8 yrs old and still love it. God must have known his plan for. Me way back. Then. 63 yrs ago now. I get my song. Back❤❤❤

[@MikeCalais-ug7my]

Johnny sit-in with my band here and Port Acres Texas. His brother could sing to. Rest in peace Johnny. Mike Calsis.

[@larrymcguire9686]

RIP Johnny.

[@michaeldaley5253]

I saw him on his last UK visit. Sad to think that he died a couple of years after this show,at 71. RIP Johnny.

[@PhylipHRees]

Michael Daley : he died in the Lord and now he lives for ever

[@barbkossow2240]

This was one of my late husbands favorite songs. I love it myself. Thank you Johnny Preston

[@carlbroom14]

Love ya Johnny I know your up there with Grandma and all of your family like it was back in the sixties all of us at Grand mas!You are fabulous entetainer!Carl Edward

[@carlbroom14]

Entertainer!

[@thedarkknight1357]

He's also now reunited with The Big Bopper and George Jones

[@gunboom]

Carl, my Grandfather was your Grandma's brother that was from Port Arthur.

[@carlbroom14]

Wow didn’t know grand ma had a brother

[@carlbroom14]

Didn’t know grandma had brother are you from Saint Martinville

[@anne91276]

This is the best song I've heard all day on country.

[@Humm17]

RIP, Johnny P. You and the Big Bopper Did It🧸🧸 And I am Glad🐻🐨🐼

[@johnnyvallis]

Johnny was kind enough to re-record Running Bear with me in 2010. It is included on the Bear Family Records 35th Anny Boxed Set. His Bear Family CDs are worth searching out. A true gentleman.... Missed greatly.

[@barrygioportmorien1]

We all miss you Johnny Rip............. I got to see him in person in the 80's and had a quick conversation with him, a great guy.

[@kincaide67]

I'm only 40 and I still have the original LP my parents had! Love ALL the songs on the album! It's great to hear his voice is/was the same after all the years!!!! Didn't know he passed. Sad to hear! Thanx for sharing this great moment! Take care. - Johnny

[@MikeSmith-fq1kb]

Music as it should be with a story Well remembered from the first time round RIP Johnny

[@iowa61]

This guy’s the real deal. He ROCKS and deserves more recognitions.

[@CraftyLashyCreates]

Hell yeah, still has the voice!

[@laswans.2968]

He's got it! I love this! My folks and I used to sing this around the campfire. Sweet memory.

[@traviswellis7041]

I worked at a pipe shop with Johnny. Super guy he will be missed by all.

[@scruffy2112]

I was fortunate enough to see him as a youngster. This was probably 8-10 years after he had a hit with Running Bear. I was able to hook up with him in Branson and he would stay in touch with me as he might be coming through the area. I remember him as nothing more than a gentleman. I was asking him about playing guitar for him on the road. He will truely be missed. GOD BLESS and REST IN PIECE MY FREIND.

[@MrHairyNeck]

He still sings it very well. I was surprised. Thanks for posting.

[@laswans.2968]

Came back to hear it again!

[@djloper54]

❤loved this song as a kid, still do

[@fanofhalloween]

Brings back good memories.

[@hilarycooper3870]

when I was 7 years old this was my favourite record, still love, he still sounds great

[@michelledoherty1967]

Legend is often bandied about....... but Johnny Preston ...right up there Yay! :)

[@oldcaferacer]

Johnny you are still number one rest in peace running bear

[@undertheradar001]

My dad's time all favourite song. Rest in peace Johnny Preston, rest in peace dad!!

[@jamesheath7601]

I had no idea The Big Bopper wrote this great song

[@teddyhancox1984]

He's still as good as ever - WOW. Still got the same voice.

[@healthnut3433]

+Teddy Hancox He's not still as good as ever. He's deceased.

[@linabyrd3730]

Beautiful voice ❤beautiful song❤

[@1Phoebus]

He sounded great after 49 years!! ^/^

[@sequoyahbean]

+1Phoebus Better than the original;-)

[@edwardbella3871]

I remember listening to this song at the silver dollar bar juke box in warroad minn.

[@happyolddude]

I was at this concert in 2009 and that is The Vees backing him up. They are the sons of Bobby Vee. I later sawe himm in Clovis NM and he was so good. His voice was still very strong and was a great entertainer.

[@kyannos]

The old boy still got it,, nice!!!

[@FraserM817]

Rest in Peace Johnny

[@ICBBZZ]

Great performance by all, and terrific sound. Perfect in every way. Thanks for uploading :-)

[@MrSteamdog]

He has still got it.

[@thewaywardwind548]

Fifty years ago I graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School. This brings back such vivid memories. Thank you so much.

[@hoytmccloskey5967]

What a treasure

[@bendoudle6076]

Love this song!

[@Voxac100b]

Go Johnny go still had a great voice

[@larshansson3208]

Still going Johnny.

[@edtex4867]

Love this song got the single

[@vicpout330]

I was there that night, great memories

[@pmajudge]

AWWWWWHHH!!LOVELY TOO!!R.I.P. JOHNNY PRESTON.THANKS.FROM(U.K.).

[@Haziesmom2023]

Love it, Thanks so Much!

[@francessegura1288]

Love 💘love this song.

[@SuperAceuno1]

The cello player is pretty entertaining and of course a great song

[@BELLTONNIE]

Not meaning to disagree, but that is not a cello. It's a stand up bass. Quite a big difference.

[@jbjumpback]

The song was a MONSTER crossover hit. Seems like every radio station played it several times each hour for weeks.

[@sandraoyns-wilson6098]

Memories!

[@ArlowBailey]

Great song.

[@MrMajros]

Great great song and man !

[@grega1972]

I love johnny's speaking voice it is very Disc jockey esque

[@388moonlight]

what memories are made of............ty

[@ArlowBailey]

Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake Iowa. Was the last concert that Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper and Richie Valance did. In 1973 I was was a forest ranger at nearby Mcintosh Woods State Park. Went to the famous Surf Ballroom often.

[@dennisgallagher]

+Arlow Bailey If you are going to instruct others on R & R history you could get the names right. It's Ritchie Valens (nee Valenzuela.)

[@ArlowBailey]

My spell checker goofed.

[@sanchildone]

danced on a rain day, in 5th grade with fellow a fellow classmate; , while this record played.

[@20SueB]

Love it

[@VICTORTASSIETIGER]

Fabulous.

[@huskym6]

dontcha just LOVE the Sax man's hair!!..:)

[@Scott2341]

Not sure why it happens, but I sing this song to myself once a day, in its' entirety. I don't remember starting to sing, at some point I'm just in the middle of it, and so I finish it. It kinda freaks me out.

[@93x4]

This is a very sad death. R.I.P. Johnny Preston.

[@장순국-u6b]

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[@noavanbeber9834]

love this song makes me thinking of my silly mom and my silly name lol

[@MarcucciTreasures]

Best one

[@sanchildone]

Google connects to these videos depends on the page you are vtewing.

[@MikeBlitzMag]

A beloved and magnificent talent. For my money, Johnny Preston also did the definitive version of Chuck Willis' monster classic, What Am I Living For.

[@willong1000]

Precious! Those who enjoy the "Running Bear" song and its lyrics, will likely enjoy seeing the same basic story updated into a poignant science fiction video on DUST: @

[@TheTubbeater]

rip johnny

[@6Heureka]

Great singer is gone. Moving video.

[@thedarkknight1357]

He's now reunited with Big Bopper who he was good friends with

[@mkl62]

To all you pro wrestling fans out there (like myself): This was the #1 song in the USA when Marty Jannetty came into the world (February 3, 1960).

[@tinapatton7346]

Bobby V. & Johnny P. at the closeout.

[@lawerencestimpson2280]

My Dad bought this 45 for me.

[@allaboard70]

The death of Johnny Preston is very sad news.

[@TheTomhamilton8]

great

[@wesrazz5874]

RIP

[@vickieviresrichie7622]

🌿✨💗✨🍃

[@nicolavinet9906]

anyone got tips on employing a us solicitor to enable me to move overseas and my daughter and I to be back together again.

[@oneman1812]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🕊️✌️😎👍👆

[@blackhawkvietnam]

ooga umba

[@richiejr8756]

😎🎸⚒😎

[@TrevorGillott]

It’s my family song

[@tomoconnor2356]

Nice catchy song but people forget running bear and white dove are names from indigenous native American who are left behind

[@mikekimmen4730]

Anybody know who the upright bass player is? Name of back up band?

[@barronwhittet]

Basically Bobby Vees band - sons Tommy Vee on Bass and Jeff Vee on drums, Ar Kriegel on lead guitar, Marvin Short on sax, Jeff Olson on piano. They made a pretty good career being one of the truest, most authentic and energetic backing bands for acts of the 50s 60s era

[@HtecGW]

Hank lll's FcBk page sent me. I can see him covering this in a heavier style/Hank style.

[@tialynneb]

He is my teachers father

[@thedarkknight1357]

Music teacher or just regular teacher?

[@wingobingo]

is "dove" a word?

[@thedarkknight1357]

Yes

[@Didearmond1959]

Lol, o was born Dec 31, 1959, in NWY, u have know idea of what we faced for precious against Americans and Americans blacks white males and females. I’m Grandpa was a real SOB when it came to women, black. Native Americans! He was no hero in my mind!

[@thedarkknight1357]

That's cool and all but who asked, also isn't you're time almost up dude?

[@cruzsilva5004]

I always think of this song ..as racial song.. hearing on the radio as kid during the sixty's..it still gets me..I had native friend made me see it as remark toward his people..how White's painted them in the movies.as they painted my people too.. White's playing us as well other cultures in the movies..it was at the time of white America..

[@GFPunch]

nothing 'racial' about the song. It's a love story

[@cruzsilva5004]

@@GFPunch to you . but. you can't speak for the entire Native Americans across America. ----------- I stand by my opinion as to that song. its racists, it was white America.

[@thedarkknight1357]

I can't tell if you're offended or just pointing that out about how you feel on it and still enjoy it?

[@caitlynforsyth9712]

Cnxc f sznndaaJm xnxhx🎉😊😅😅😅😅

[@justinfuller2039]

People say he has still got it , to that I say... Did he ever really have it ? I am not sure why this popped up on my youtube channel . People truly think this is good ?

[@steaminleaman13]

Fuck your face

[@seanhughes1923]

Yes a class song and singer ........

[@thedarkknight1357]

You don't have to watch even if it pops on your feed. It's as simple as that, like common dude have common sense if you don't want to watch something then don't

[@bralingii1635]

He sounds great! (the bassist is annoying, though)

[@thedarkknight1357]

This is just a live performance you should just watch the original version instead.

[@healthnut3433]

Sad disappointment for some who first heard and witnessed the singing of "Running Bear" on television ~1959. If an artist is going to perform a song, especially for a special occasion, please sing it the way people enjoyed it and paid money to hear it originally. And, to honor the author of the song- sing it the way it was written. For anyone who is going to react and reply defensively to me, please view the 1959 version of Mr. Preston performing this song on TV. The performance and song hugely affected my 6 year old brother then and afterwards. My brother tragically, suddenly died in 1978. He would have been disappointed, I'm sure, to hear the way the song was sung in this 2009 performance.

[@mikekimmen4730]

SHUT THE FUCK UP...I HAVE WATCHED BOTH AND BOTH ARE GREAT.

[@thedarkknight1357]

Johnny's gotten pretty up there at that point. I don't think he cared too much at that point since his time was almost up, also he probably couldn't remember each lyric word for word anymore so simply as he got older either.

[@MrSantiaguenio]

Horrible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thedarkknight1357]

Cry about it and go listen to your garbage Billie Elish music

[@andrewmorton395]

Great song.

[@waynewilson3242]

rip johnny