| "Johnny Can't Read" | ||||
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| Single by Don Henley | ||||
| from the album I Can't Stand Still | ||||
| B-side | "Long Way Home" | |||
| Released | August 3, 1982 | |||
| Recorded | 1982 | |||
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| Length | 3:24 | |||
| Label | Asylum | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Danny Kortchmar | |||
| Don Henley singles chronology | ||||
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"Johnny Can't Read" is the first solo single released by American rock singer Don Henley, included on his debut solo studio album I Can't Stand Still (1982). His then partner, former actress Maren Jensen, performs backing vocals.
It reached #33 in Cashbox magazine and charted at #42 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. The accompanying music video was very popular on MTV.[citation needed]