Joe Rivers of Johnnie & Joe talks history of the 1950s with Tom
Johnnie Louise Richardson was the daughter of Zelma ("Zell") Sanders, who owned and operated J & S Records. She lived less than 40 yards from Joe Rivers but they did not know each other until Zell put them together. They began to record together as a duet in April, 1957 and released several singles on J & S and Chess Records. Their biggest hit was "Over the Mountain, Across the Sea", written by Rex Garvin. Rex was a 10 year old boy who played the piano for The Hearts, another J & S girl group which was composed of Johnnie and other young girls. The success of that record took Johnnie and Joe on tour, where they enjoyed dinner with Elvis at Graceland in 1957. Joe tells Tom the history of Johnnie and Joe and takes Tom on a tour of his Harlem neighborhood.
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Always fascinating to hear one of the original guys talk about the early days of rock and roll.
what a great video. Joe Rivers has a territic voice I worked wih Joe in the Bronx in the 1980s he is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet.
One of my favorite songs at 29 years old now still, my daily driver now 1967 chevy c50 ramp truck car hauler, back when I was 5 years old there was a cassette tape in that truck sitting in my grandpas drive way called "senior prom" with over the mountain across the sea on it I almost wore out that cassette listening to that song and many many more on it. Got the truck after my grandpa passed away in the will and jumpstarted alot more memories growing up playing that cassette again til I wore out the cassette player. Now that i have a new stereo in it i still play this song on KZread and bluetooth it while I'm gear jammin down the highway. I will forever love the 50s and 60s
Great interview so glad Mr Joe spoke his truth. He was/is obviously traumatized from all the racism he experienced & the drinking was the coping mechanism.
Excellent return to times remembered but never knew...
I love this interview. Now i have learned about various singing artists and their personal lives. His experiences with Elvis invited Johnny and Joe at Graceland he and Johnny dine with Elvis. Paul Anka, Buddy Holley. Joe spoke about Johnny's death, and the deepest part of him was torn apart. It is very interesting how they all didn't live far from each other. Harlem is rich in historical facts, and many great things came from Harlem.
So true love 50's music 🎶
I learned alot in this video. The audio was a bit sketchy but the info was priceless!
Beautiful song.
Tom I stumbled on to your videos recently and I gotta say you do a wonderful job. Your obvious love for the music and musicians makes these interviews so fun to watch. I'd love to sit and interview you someday.
Mr. Tom Meros, you are a very astute interviewer and give the interviewee to articulate their narrative. Thus far, this is the 3rd Interview I have listened to. You know your craft and very knowledgeable. Another point is that you are straight forward no matter how delicate the subject of race. Down to earth. Keep on presenting these candid conversations with these legends who still remain or forgotten by others. These folks are before my time, but when you are drawn to timeless music , it is appreciated. Thank you. Hope that you may write a book if you haven't already. Keep on pushing.
I remember butying the '45 for my cardboard record holder with the fake clip to close. Oh how I love the 50s and the 60s
Great interview like always agree with joe things have changed and we have made strides but still a lot we need to do and continue to do because unfortunately there are still a lot of people who have those views
What memories I love this song
I went on to do music as well.. I worked with Puff Daddy.. I think my family would love to hear his voice...
I would like to speak with Joe.. Jonnie was my step mother... please if you can get me in touch with him..
Chattanooga ? Yeah!
Some bogus story appeared that he died in 2016. Well this is 2019 and he is alive and well.
Joe says that Rex Garvin didn't sing on over the mountain,across the sea.........but if you listen to the song there is definitely another male voice on the recording, I believe that 3rd voice on the record is none other than Rex Garvin !!!!!!...................Erik
When was this interview, Tom ?