"Johnny" is the first single by

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from their 1977 self-titled album.

Peaches version

The Canadian electronic musician Peaches covered the song in 2010, retitled as "Jonny". The song was commissioned as part of a musical tribute series to

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, the lead singer from the band

. Other musicians who have contributed to the tribute series include The Horrors,

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, Klaxons and

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.Robyn Murray (2010-08-05)
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'' Clash Music''. Retrieved 2011-01-22. Her version was released as a limited-edition 10-inch vinyl, along with Effi Briest's "Universe" and

's "No Tomorrow".

Critical reception

Robin Murray of Clash Music describes "Jonny" as a "striking cover" enhanced by Peaches' "own feminine charm".

Track listing

# "Jonny" – 2:01 # "Universe" ( Effi Briest) – 6:01 # "No Tomorrow" (

) - 3:58

References

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