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| Johnny with Ronnie McDowell |
| Johnny with Raul Malo of the Mavericks |
| Johnny with Wayne Newton Johnny is presenting Newton with a song that he had written honoring him. Click here for more information |
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Johnny Prill has been called "one of the most creative songwriters of our time" (Bobby
Vinton). From his hometown in Bad Axe, Michigan Johnny still possesses the same
immense passion for music as he did when he first began playing at the age of eight. This zest
is always apparent to anyone lucky enough to catch one of his shows. From a young
teenager volunteering to entertain the residents of a local nursing home to the many clubs and
venues he has performed at throughout the years, Johnny does everything a hundred and ten
percent. In 2004, Johnny received the National Songwriter's Award from The National
Grandparents Day Council in Chula Vista, California. The award was presented in
recognition of Johnny’s highly popular composition, “A Song for Grandma and Grandpa”
which is now the official song of National Grandparents Day. Johnny's song was chosen
because it portrays the wonderful unique relationship between grandparents and their
grandchildren. United States Senator Debbie Stabenow told Prill: You have put into
words the unique relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren.
Johnny presents a free outdoor concert annually to celebrate National Grandparents Day.
The concert is held at Courtney Manor Nursing Home where Johnny is their longest
running volunteer, entertaining residents once a month for over 24 years. Johnny states,
“They are our nation’s grandparents, and they are always so appreciative of the time I
spend with them. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to meet so many interesting
grandparents, and I hope I have the opportunity to meet many more.” In 2010, American
folk singer Pete Seeger congratulated Prill on volunteering his musical talents. National
Grandparents Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day.
National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette
County, West Virginia. Johnny wrote and recorded a tribute song honoring her titled
"Marian McQuade." Click here to view the lyrics and listen to the song
In a recent interview, Johnny had the opportunity to talk about his grandparents, his volunteer
work at local nursing homes, and what inspired him to write "A Song for Grandma and
Grandpa." Click here to read Johnny's interview
Johnny presented "Mr. Las Vegas" Wayne Newton with a song that he had written titled
"The King of Las Vegas" which was inspired by the book "Once Before I Go" the
biography on Wayne Newton's life. Click here to view the lyrics and listen to the song
Johnny wrote and recorded a song titled "Maria, My Sweet Rose" which was promoted
to International Pop and Country Radio. "Maria, My Sweet Rose" charted on many Top
40 International Play Lists and quickly became a favorite.
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Johnny, who has always been a huge B.B. King fan, was inspired to write "House of
Blues" after reading the biography on B.B. King's life and his love for his famous guitar
"Lucille." Click here to view the lyrics and listen to the song
Johnny has been fortunate to have many of his songs recorded by various artists. "The Polish
Prince" Bobby Vinton has recorded a number of Johnny's songs. Johnny's Polka Radio
appears on Bobby's Vinton's Greatest Polka Hits of all Time CD.
Click here for more information about Johnny's songwriting
Johnny's songs have also been featured in numerous publications including Country Weekly,
The Las Vegas Weekly, The Detroit News, and The Detroit Free Press.
Vinton). From his hometown in Bad Axe, Michigan Johnny still possesses the same
immense passion for music as he did when he first began playing at the age of eight. This zest
is always apparent to anyone lucky enough to catch one of his shows. From a young
teenager volunteering to entertain the residents of a local nursing home to the many clubs and
venues he has performed at throughout the years, Johnny does everything a hundred and ten
percent. In 2004, Johnny received the National Songwriter's Award from The National
Grandparents Day Council in Chula Vista, California. The award was presented in
recognition of Johnny’s highly popular composition, “A Song for Grandma and Grandpa”
which is now the official song of National Grandparents Day. Johnny's song was chosen
because it portrays the wonderful unique relationship between grandparents and their
grandchildren. United States Senator Debbie Stabenow told Prill: You have put into
words the unique relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren.
Johnny presents a free outdoor concert annually to celebrate National Grandparents Day.
The concert is held at Courtney Manor Nursing Home where Johnny is their longest
running volunteer, entertaining residents once a month for over 24 years. Johnny states,
“They are our nation’s grandparents, and they are always so appreciative of the time I
spend with them. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to meet so many interesting
grandparents, and I hope I have the opportunity to meet many more.” In 2010, American
folk singer Pete Seeger congratulated Prill on volunteering his musical talents. National
Grandparents Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day.
National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette
County, West Virginia. Johnny wrote and recorded a tribute song honoring her titled
"Marian McQuade." Click here to view the lyrics and listen to the song
In a recent interview, Johnny had the opportunity to talk about his grandparents, his volunteer
work at local nursing homes, and what inspired him to write "A Song for Grandma and
Grandpa." Click here to read Johnny's interview
Johnny presented "Mr. Las Vegas" Wayne Newton with a song that he had written titled
"The King of Las Vegas" which was inspired by the book "Once Before I Go" the
biography on Wayne Newton's life. Click here to view the lyrics and listen to the song
Johnny wrote and recorded a song titled "Maria, My Sweet Rose" which was promoted
to International Pop and Country Radio. "Maria, My Sweet Rose" charted on many Top
40 International Play Lists and quickly became a favorite.
.
Johnny, who has always been a huge B.B. King fan, was inspired to write "House of
Blues" after reading the biography on B.B. King's life and his love for his famous guitar
"Lucille." Click here to view the lyrics and listen to the song
Johnny has been fortunate to have many of his songs recorded by various artists. "The Polish
Prince" Bobby Vinton has recorded a number of Johnny's songs. Johnny's Polka Radio
appears on Bobby's Vinton's Greatest Polka Hits of all Time CD.
Click here for more information about Johnny's songwriting
Johnny's songs have also been featured in numerous publications including Country Weekly,
The Las Vegas Weekly, The Detroit News, and The Detroit Free Press.
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