Johnnie & Joe were an American rhythm & blues vocal duo from The Bronx, who were best known for their 1957 hit "Over the Mountain, Across the Sea." Johnnie Louise Richardson (June 29, 1935, Montgomery, Alabama - October 25, 1988, New York City) and Joe Rivers (March 20, 1937, Charleston, South Carolina) began singing together in 1957 and released several singles on Chess Records, which were leased from J & S Records, to whom the duo were under contract. Richardson was the daughter of the J&S label owner, Zelma "Zell" Sanders, who had been a touring member of The Hearts. Three of the songs hit the…