Who was the singer and comedian that passed away several years ago and usually wore a sailor cap?
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Who was the singer and comedian that passed away several years ago. He was very large and usually wore a sailor cap.
Johnny
Dear Johnny,
The man in question shared your first name. Johnny Russell passed away almost ten years ago, July 3, 2001. In addition to the humor you remember (“the last workin’ ride at Opryland,” “can ever’body see me all right?”), Johnny penned a number of tunes you still hear on the radio. Among the biggest hits of his songwriting career: “Act Naturally” (Buck Owens, The Beatles, among others) and “Let’s Fall to Pieces Together” (George Strait).
Thanks for asking,
The Q & A Lady
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