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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 began his volunteer work at age 12 performing with his accordion at local
nursing homes. In 2008, he received an award from Courtney Manor Nursing Home
for volunteering his musical talents, once a month, for 22 years. In 2011, Johnny will be
celebrating 25 years! Click here to read more
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 began his volunteer work at age 12 performing with his accordion at local
nursing homes. In 2008, he received an award from Courtney Manor Nursing Home
for volunteering his musical talents, once a month, for 22 years. In 2011, Johnny will be
celebrating 25 years! Click here to read more
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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