Written by J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, "Running Bear" was originally a hit for rock n' roll singer Johnny Preston in 1959. A decade later, Sonny James released a cover version of the song, one of 16 consecutive No. 1 hits. James's version spent a total of three weeks at the top. Numerous other cover versions of the song have been recorded as well.

Top Tune Friday: Running Bear

Remember when with Uncle John Guess along with his trusty sidekick Kelly Blair.  <br /><br />Uncle John is Ouachita County's local story teller and Historian.  Take a walk down memory lane as Uncle John recalls the days of yesteryear, in his own unique way.  You never know, some of it might even be true.

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Remember when with Uncle John Guess along with his trusty sidekick Kelly Blair. Uncle John is Ouachita County's local story teller and Historian. Take a walk down memory lane as Uncle John recalls the days of yesteryear, in his own unique way. You never know, some of it might even be true.

Remember when with Uncle John Guess along with his trusty sidekick Kelly Blair.  <br><br>Uncle John is Ouachita County's local story teller and Historian.  Take a walk down memory lane as Uncle John recalls the days of yesteryear, in his own unique way.  You never know, some of it might even be true.

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Top Tune Friday: Running Bear

Top Tune Friday: Running Bear