[1] The song, which deals with a man named Johnny who bears very badly a break-up, was recorded in French-language, but also in English-language and Spanish-language.

The song is characterized by "melodious and sweet synthetic notes, with a rhythmical bass and lively percussion".

[3] On the French SNEP Singles Chart, "Johnny, Johnny" debuted at number eight on the chart edition of 2 March 1985, climbed to number one in its fifth week and stayed at the top for four weeks, alternating with Al Corley's "Square Rooms".

[4] Mas thus became the first female artist to reach number one on the new SNEP French Singles Chart.

As for Mas' previous single "Toute première fois", it achieved Gold status awarded by the Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique, the French certifier, for over 500,000 units.