"Johnny B" is a song from The Hooters' third studio album One Way Home. It was written by Eric Bazilian, Rick Chertoff and Rob Hyman. "Johnny B" was released as a single in 1987 by Columbia Records, and reached #61 on Billboard Hot 100 list. The song had considerable success in Germany, topping at #7 for two weeks. An accompanying music video was also released, directed by David Fincher. Cash Box said that it "is filled with musical textures that enhance the narrative and range from Old World quaintness to gritty guitar-based rock."