Betty Johnson

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Betty Johnson (March 16, 1929 - November 6, 2022) was a traditional pop and cabaret singer who became famous during the mid and late 1950s. Best known for the uptempo, Dixieland-styled Top 10 smash, "I Dreamed" (1956), other major hits include "Little White Lies" (1957), "Little Blue Man" (1958), and "Dream" (1958). She was a regular on Don McNeill's "Breakfast Club" and Jack Paar's "Tonight."


Best known songs (with years) include:

  • Clay Idol (1956)
  • I Dreamed (1956)
  • I'll Wait (1956)
  • 1492 (1957)
  • Little White Lies (1957)
  • Dream (1958)
  • Hoopa Hoola (1958)
  • Little Blue Man (1958)
  • You Can't Get To Heaven On Roller Skates (1959)

Pop charts debut year: 1954

Years active: 1938-1964, 1984-1985, ca. 1990s

Genres: Traditional pop, cabaret, novelty

Labels: Bally, Atlantic

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