ABOUT
Johnnie & Joe were a male-female R&B vocal duo from The Bronx, NY consisting of Johnnie Louise Richardson (June 29, 1935 - October 25, 1988) and Joe Rivers (March 20, 1937 - August 26, 2025) that became famous during the late 1950s. They are best known for their Top 10 cover of the Rex Garvin-penned romantic ballad, "Over The Mountain; Across The Sea" (1957), which also became a hit for Bobby Vinton. Richardson was the daughter of the J & S label owner, Zelma "Zell" Sanders.
Best known songs (with years) include:
- Over The Mountain; Across The Sea (1957)
- Over The Mountain; Across The Sea (1960)
Pop charts debut year: 1957
Years active: 1957-1988
Genres: R&B, doo-wop
Labels: Chess
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