Nicknamed "The Nabob of Sob" and "The Prince of Wails," what singer is mentioned in the very first line of "We Didn't Start the Fire"?

Johnnie Ray is sandwiched between Red China and South Pacific in the song's lyrics. Johnnie Ray was a big star in the 1950s. Tony Bennett once called Ray "the father of rock 'n roll". He was known for his sappy songs and his sad singles "Cry" and "The Little White Cloud That Cried".

Asked by Tom Cohen · Last updated 5 years ago · 700 views