"Cradle of Love" | ||||
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Single by Johnny Preston | ||||
from the album Come Rock With Me | ||||
B-side | "City of Tears" | |||
Released | 1960 | |||
Genre | Rock and roll | |||
Length | 2:20 | |||
Label | Mercury | |||
Songwriter(s) | Jack Fautheree & Wayne Gray[1] | |||
Johnny Preston singles chronology | ||||
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"Cradle of Love" is a song released in 1960 by Johnny Preston written by Jack Fautheree & Wayne Gray.
The lyrics of "Cradle of Love" quote several well known nursery rhymes[2] with variations that tie them to the song's title. The song's chorus quotes Rock-a-bye Baby, the first verse quotes Jack Be Nimble, the second verse quotes Hey Diddle Diddle, and the third verse quotes Jack and Jill.[3]
Chart (1960) | Peak position |
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Australia[10] | 7 |
Canada (CHUM Hit Parade)[8] | 4 |
Flanders[12][13] | 6 |
Japan[11] | 15 |
Netherlands[14][15] | 19 |
Norway (VG-lista)[9] | 5 |
UK Record Retailer[6] | 2 |
UK New Musical Express[7] | 2 |
US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 7 |
US Billboard Hot R&B Sides[5] | 15 |
US Cash Box Top 100[16] | 6 |
US Cash Box Records Disc Jockeys Played Most[17] | 6 |
US Cash Box Top Ten Juke Box Tunes[18] | 5 |
Wallonia[19] | 10 |