Johnny & The Expressions

Johnny & the Expressions was a group fronted by Johnnie Matthews. They had a hit with "Something I want to Tell You". Some sources state that the lead singer was Johnny Wyatt who previously was with Rochell & the Candles. Others say it's Johnny Matthews. They recorded for the Josie label. In 1965, the group released "Something I Want to Tell You" on the Josie Records label. It was composed by Ralph Meeks. The B side "Where Is The Party" was composed by Johnny Matthews. In its October 30 issue, Billboard reported that "Something I Want to Tell You" was a top DJ pick in San Francisco and Baltimore. For the week ending February 5, 1966, the single was in the Top Sellers in Top Markets chart, 22 In New York, 19 in Philadelphia and 19 in Pittsburgh. The single peaked in the Hot 100 at #79 on December 2, 1966. It also peaked at #14 in the R&B charts. The group was founded by Johnny Matthews, who died on August 25, 2022, after a battle with illness. He was 83 years old. The Virgin Encyclopedia of R&B and Soul, Contributor: Colin Larkin - Page 285 Encyclopedia of Rhythm & Blues and Doo-Wop Vocal Groups, By Mitch Rosalsky - Page 49 Candles, Rochell & (Los Angeles) AllMusic - Rochell & the Candles, Biography American Singing Groups: A History from 1940s to Today, By Jay Warner - Page 439 The 1960s, Rochell and the Candles Joel Whitburn Presents Top R & B/hip-hop Singles, 1942-2004, Joel Whitburn - Page 301 JOHNNY and THE EXPRESSIONS The Billboard Book of Top 40 R & B and Hip-hop Hits, Joel Whitburn - Page 294 JOHNNY and THE EXPRESSIONS 45Cat - Johnny And The Expressions - Discography, USA 45Cat - Johnny And The Expressions - Discography, USA Billboard, October 30, 1965 - Page 57 TOP R&B JOCKEYS' PICK-OF-THE-WEEK Billboard, February 5, 1966 - Page 14 Top Sellers in Top Markets Billboard - Johnny and The Expressions, Chart History, Hot 100 Billboard - Johnny and The Expressions, Chart History, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs 45Cat - Johnny And The Expressions - Discography, USA Discogs - Johnny & The Expressions, Discography, Singles & EPs