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unusual facts about Johnny Can't Read


New Kid in Town

On Henley's first solo album, I Can't Stand Still, he references the song by singing the line, "there's a new kid in town" over the rideout of "Johnny Can't Read".


I Can't Read

Tim Bowness and Samuel Smiles - Diamond Gods: Interpretations of Bowie (2001)


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Maren Jensen

She is credited for "Harmony Vocals" on the song "Johnny Can't Read," and is credited in the liner notes for having composed the piano intro and interlude on the song "A Month of Sundays" on Henley's 1984 album Building the Perfect Beast.