In 1959 Santo and Johnny wrote, recorded and released "Sleep Walk". "Sleep Walk" was the last number 1 instrumental of the 50's and earned them a Gold Record. They appeared on all many television shows including; The Alan Freed Show, Dick Clark's American Bandstand, The Merv Griffin Show and The Perry Como Show, just to name a few. From 1962 to 1973 Santo and Johnny were signed with an Italian record label under which they recorded over 40 albums worldwide. During this time period they have appeared on numerous television shows and have performed in clubs and casinos all over Europe. "And I Love Her" hit #1 in Mexico in 1965 and remained there for 21 weeks, bestowing them with the Golden Kangaroo Award. In 1973 Johnny & Santo recorded "The Godfather" which also reached #1 in Italy and held on for 26 weeks. Johnny & Santo received a second Gold Record for this and were inducted into the Hall of Fame in Italy. Johnny has kept the magical steel guitar sound alive performing as a solo artist all over the country since 1973. In 1998, Johnny received an "Award of Achievement" at the Long Island Music Awards. "Sleepwalk" is played over one hundred thousand times a year in the United States alone and is equally popular in Europe. In 1999 it earned BMI's "2 Millionaires Award" which symbolized 2 million air plays. This amazing hit song has been featured in over 15 movies, 10 television shows and several television commercials. In 1999 "Sleepwalk" won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental of the Year. You won't want to miss this performance by Johnny.

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