KARAOKE SCENE MAGAZINE ONLINE! - Abbygail25 performs Frankie And Johnny on Karaoke Showcase - First published version of the music to F and J appeared in 1904 by Hughie Cannon the composer of Won't You Come Home Bill Bailey. This is an American Ballad based on the real life 1899 shooting of 17 yr old Allen Albert Britt by his older girlfriend Frankie Baker in St Louis... She shot Britt when she discovered him with a prostitute...but pled not guilty by self defense at her trial and no was declared not guilty. Soon after St Louis song writer Bill Dooley created a song. Frankie killed Allen a week after the murder..then in 1912 Frank and Bert Leight released their version "Frankie and Johnny" since it flowed better than Allen or Albert..Since then over 250 versions have been recorded by such icons like Johnny Cash...Sam Cooke..Stevie Wonder..Can Morrison...Sammy DavisJr. And Leana Horne
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.: Frankie And Johnny :.

Abbygail25
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Date Submitted:  2022-08-01 [Archive Date: 2022-10-30]
Genre:  The Blues
Original Artist:  Bill Dooley
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Description:  First published version of the music to F and J appeared in 1904 by Hughie Cannon the composer of Won't You Come Home Bill Bailey. This is an American Ballad based on the real life 1899 shooting of 17 yr old Allen Albert Britt by his older girlfriend Frankie Baker in St Louis... She shot Britt when she discovered him with a prostitute...but pled not guilty by self defense at her trial and no was declared not guilty. Soon after St Louis song writer Bill Dooley created a song. Frankie killed Allen a week after the murder..then in 1912 Frank and Bert Leight released their version "Frankie and Johnny" since it flowed better than Allen or Albert..Since then over 250 versions have been recorded by such icons like Johnny Cash...Sam Cooke..Stevie Wonder..Can Morrison...Sammy DavisJr. And Leana Horne
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Comment by: Starlyter - Brad (Total comments: 3343  Submissions: 400) Tue, Aug 2nd, 2022 
Starlyter - Brad Oh boy, a song by our song bird and a history lesson to boot. You tackled a biggie here Gail and delivered it in timeline style. Great listen my friend....Brad
Reply: I'm enjoying looking up the origins of songs now .I have a doozie of a story with my next song...Thanks so much Brad..for listening and your encouraging comments..
Comment by: singandplay (Total comments: 630  Submissions: 87) Tue, Aug 2nd, 2022 
singandplay Well done, Gail! Had a great listen :)
Reply: Thank you Paul..just a little diddy...lol
Comment by: mav2100 (Total comments: 4179  Submissions: 268) Tue, Aug 2nd, 2022 
mav2100 I was watching the video of Elvis and Donna Douglass on You Tube. You sound fabulous. I love these songs that tell a story. You would think there would be more about women killing their wrong doing men, wouldn't you? LOL! Woooo hooo This is NAME GAME Challenge Song Number 106. This paty is amazingly out of control. I am having so much fun. You make this place a fun place to come to. You sound fabulous. You Look fantastic up on that stage. When you finish your song, come on over to the bar Rich and Fernando are mixing you up something special. Fernando looks a little worried, I think you skeered him a little with the premise of your song. LOL! He's got it bad for ya GF! Thank you for yoru enthusiastic Participation and your great songs. You make me smile , always. Now stop scaring away the help. LOL! Love, love, love it!! Mwahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, Pam
Reply: Those boys better be on their best behavior...they have been warned.... aaahahaha..Was a fun song....Hey...this party is going on forrrrreverrrr...I sent out a memo...lol...Glad you're having a good time...I enjoy making you smile!!!
Comment by: MichelJ (Total comments: 2377  Submissions: 605) Tue, Aug 2nd, 2022 
MichelJ Hello Gail, ohhh, I love your wonderful performance with this very beautiful song... All is perfect... Great voice... Totally enjoyed my listen... Michel...
Reply: Hello my friend...thanks so very much for dropping in for a listen today... Always look forward to your very nice comments...take care..
Comment by: Rich101 (Total comments: 4609  Submissions: 261) Tue, Aug 2nd, 2022 
Rich101 Love this BEYOND AN OLDIE song!! You sound so clean, clear, and wonderful here Abby!!! I am really glad and thankful we don't have any issues like that down at the Tiki!!! That could really hurt business!!! But your incredible stage show packed the place!!! Loved your ,shall I say KILLER PERFORMANCE??? Take care my friend, and see you down at the Tiki!! RICH
Reply: Sooo funny Rich!!! Thanks for listening..I truly appreciate you....


Abbygail25 performs Frankie And Johnny on Karaoke Showcase of Karaoke Scene Magazine Online: Abbygail25 performs Frankie And Johnny on Karaoke Showcase - First published version of the music to F and J appeared in 1904 by Hughie Cannon the composer of Won't You Come Home Bill Bailey. This is an American Ballad based on the real life 1899 shooting of 17 yr old Allen Albert Britt by his older girlfriend Frankie Baker in St Louis... She shot Britt when she discovered him with a prostitute...but pled not guilty by self defense at her trial and no was declared not guilty. Soon after St Louis song writer Bill Dooley created a song. Frankie killed Allen a week after the murder..then in 1912 Frank and Bert Leight released their version "Frankie and Johnny" since it flowed better than Allen or Albert..Since then over 250 versions have been recorded by such icons like Johnny Cash...Sam Cooke..Stevie Wonder..Can Morrison...Sammy DavisJr. And Leana Horne
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