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"Sleep Walk" entered Billboard's Top 40 on August 17, 1959. It rose to the number 1 position for the last two weeks in September [5] and remained in the Top 40 until November 9. "Sleep Walk" also reached number 4 on the R&B chart. [6] It was the last instrumental to hit number 1 in the 1950s and earned a gold record for Santo and Johnny.
Santo and Johnny are the Farina brothers. They were a Brooklyn guitar duo, and they had one more hit, the #23 "Tear Drop," which charted a few months later. They also recorded the theme to the movie The Godfather, and had a huge hit in Mexico with their version of " And I Love Her." When they recorded "Sleep Walk," Santo was 22 and Johnny was 18.
"Sleep Walk" was recorded at Trinity Records in Manhattan. It reached Billboard magazine's No. 1 position for two weeks during September 1959, [ 3 ] and earned a Gold record for Santo & Johnny. [ 6 ] [ 10 ] The follow-up single "Tear Drop" (spelled "Teardrop" on the album Encore ) [ 11 ] was also successful, though their long-playing record Santo & Johnny was less successful in the United States.
Sleep Walk (Farina-Farina-Farina) by Santo & JohnnyMemorable, then-unique guitar instrumental by the Farina brothers…a million-selling #1 record hit.THE 1959...
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Feb 9, 2018 · Santo & Johnny. The Number Ones is a new column where I’ll review every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my ...
Nov 7, 2023 · Sleepwalk by Santo & Johnny is a timeless instrumental song that has captivated listeners for decades. Released in 1959, the song quickly became a hit and is known for its dreamy, soothing melody played on the steel guitar. While the song may lack lyrics, its emotional impact and atmospheric quality tell a story of longing, nostalgia, and love. 1.
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Feb 9, 2018 · Santo & Johnny – “Sleep Walk” HIT #1: September 21, 1959. STAYED AT #1: 2 weeks. The steel guitar is a fascinating instrument. Most instruments mimic the human voice in one way or another ...
