Johnny & the Expressions was a group fronted by Johnnie Matthews. They had a hit with "Something I want to Tell You".
Background Some sources state that the lead singer was Johnny Wyatt who previously was with Rochell & the Candles.The Virgin Encyclopedia of R&B and Soul, Contributor: Colin Larkin - Page 285Encyclopedia of Rhythm & Blues and Doo-Wop Vocal Groups, By Mitch Rosalsky - Page 49 Candles, Rochell & (Los Angeles)AllMusic - Rochell & the Candles, BiographyAmerican Singing Groups: A History from 1940s to Today, By Jay Warner - Page 439 The 1960s, Rochell and the Candles Others say it's Johnny Matthews.Joel Whitburn Presents Top R & B/hip-hop Singles, 1942-2004, Joel Whitburn - Page 301 JOHNNY and THE EXPRESSIONSThe Billboard Book of Top 40 R & B and Hip-hop Hits, Joel Whitburn - Page 294 JOHNNY and THE EXPRESSIONS They recorded for the Josie label.45Cat - Johnny And The Expressions - Discography, USA
Career In 1965, the group released "Something I Want to Tell You" on the Josie Records label. It was composed by Ralph Meeks. The B side "Where Is The Party" was composed by Johnny Matthews.45Cat - Johnny And The Expressions - Discography, USA In its October 30 issue, Billboard reported that "Something I Want to Tell You" was a top DJ pick in San Francisco and Baltimore.Billboard, October 30, 1965 - Page 57 TOP R&B JOCKEYS' PICK-OF-THE-WEEK For the week ending February 5, 1966, the single was in the Top Sellers in Top Markets chart, 22 In New York, 19 in Philadelphia and 19 in Pittsburgh.Billboard, February 5, 1966 - Page 14 Top Sellers in Top Markets The single peaked in the Hot 100 at #79 on December 2, 1966.Billboard - Johnny and The Expressions, Chart History, Hot 100 It also peaked at #14 in the R&B charts.Billboard - Johnny and The Expressions, Chart History, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Later years The group was founded by Johnny Matthews, who died on August 25, 2022, after a battle with illness. He was 83 years old.
Discography (USA)
+ Singles Act Title Catalogue Year Notes # Johnny and The Expressions "Something I Want To Tell You" / "Where Is The Party" Josie 45-946 1965 Johnny and The Expressions "Now That You're Mine" / "Shy Girl" Josie 45-955 1966 Johnny and The Expressions "Boys And Girls Together" / "Give Me One More Chance" Josie 45-959 1966 Johnny & The ExpressionsJ. Frank Wilson And The Cavaliers "Something I Want To Tell You" / "Last Kiss" Virgo VO 6001 1972 The DelfonicsJohnny And The Expressions "He Don't Really Love You" / "Something I Want To Tell You" Collectables COL 0309 45Cat - Johnny And The Expressions - Discography, USADiscogs - Johnny & The Expressions, Discography, Singles & EPs
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