Running Bear by Johnny Preston

Song Info:
"Running Bear" by Johnny Preston was released in 1959 as a single. The song was written by J.P. Richardson, also known as The Big Bopper, and peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, making it a commercial success on both sides of the Atlantic.

Artist Bio:
Johnny Preston was an American singer born on August 18, 1939, in Port Arthur, Texas. He started his music career in the late 1950s and scored his biggest hit with "Running Bear." Preston continued to release music throughout the 1960s, but he never replicated the success of his debut single. He passed away on March 4, 2011, leaving behind a legacy as a one-hit wonder in the music industry.