June 9, 2026
JOHNNY REMEMBER ME-EK!
John Leyton is a singer and actor known for his hit song ‘Johnny Remember Me’, which was produced by Joe Meek and reached No. 1 in the UK in 1961, despite being banned by the BBC at the time for being a so-called ‘death disc’. John was also famous for his acting, appearing in films such as The Great Escape. ‘Johnny Remember Me’ recently featured in hit-drama series Heated Rivalry, currently streaming on NOW TV. Cherry Red are the proud custodians of Leyton’s repertoire, which includes many unreleased tracks produced by Meek. Check out our recentmulti-CD box set.