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Thomas David "Tommy" Roe (born May 9, 1942) is an American singer-songwriter who had several chart topping songs in multiple countries during the 1960s including Sheila and Sweet Pea The sweet pea, ''Lathyrus odoratus'', is a flowering plant in the genus '' Lathyrus'' in the family Fabaceae ( legumes), native to Sicily, southern Italy and the Aegean Islands. It is an annual climbing plant, growing to a height of , where .... He recorded 13 studio albums and 55 singles from 1960 to 1987. Albums Studio albums Compilation albums Singles References {{DEFAULTSORT:Roe, Tommy Pop music discographies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy Roe
Thomas David Roe (born May 9, 1942) is an American rock and pop singer-songwriter. Best-remembered for his hits " Sheila" (1962), "Sweet Pea" (1966) and " Dizzy" (1969), Roe was "widely perceived as one of the archetypal bubblegum artists of the late 1960s, but cut some pretty decent rockers along the way, especially early in his career," wrote the AllMusic journalist Bill Dahl. Biography Roe was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, where he attended Brown High School. After graduating, he landed a job at General Electric soldering wires. Tommy Roe first recorded his original song "Sheila" in 1960 for Jud Phillips's Judd label. "I wrote this poem for a girl I had a crush on in high school, and her name was Freda," recalled Roe in 2015. " ud Phillips said,'Son, I like that song but we gotta do somethin' about that title.' So he sent me home and Aunt Sheila was visiting that weekend. The rest is history!" The Judd single, misspelled "Shelia" and credited to "Tom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susie Darlin'
"Susie Darlin'" is a 1958 single by Robin Luke. Luke's rendition peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and went to #1 on the CHUM Chart in 1958. A cover version by Tommy Roe had "Susie Darlin'" re-enter the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962 and peaked at #35. "Susie Darlin'" sold a million copies in the United States. Background "Susie Darlin'" was originally titled "All Night Long" but was later re-titled and named after Luke's sister. Robin Luke started singing professionally in 1957, co-starring on a Honolulu TV show with Kimo McVay, while still attending Punahou High School. He was brought to the attention of Bobby Bertram, owner of the Lariat and Bertram International labels. Luke recorded two self-composed songs (“Susie Darlin’” and “Living’s Loving You”) in Bertram’s bedroom in Honolulu, with the nearby bathroom functioning as an echo chamber. Percussion was created by Bertram by pounding two sticks at a ballpoint pen in his pocket. Release "Susie Darlin’”. c/w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Massachusetts (Bee Gees Song)
"(The Lights Went Out In) Massachusetts" is a song by the Bee Gees, written by Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb and released in 1967. Robin Gibb sang lead vocals on this song and it would become one of his staple songs to perform during both Bee Gees concerts and his solo appearances. It later appeared on their 1968 album, '' Horizontal''. The song became the first of the group's five No. 1 hits on the UK Singles Chart, reached No. 1 in 12 other countries, peaked at No. 11 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and eventually sold over five million copies worldwide. When the brothers wrote the song, they had never been to Massachusetts. In a UK television special on ITV in December 2011, it was voted third (behind " How Deep Is Your Love" and " You Win Again") in "'' The Nation's Favourite Bee Gees Song''". Writing and inspiration The song was written in the Regis Hotel, New York City during a tour of the United States. The song was intended as an antithesis to flower power anthem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stagger Lee (song)
"Stagger Lee" ( Roud 4183), also known as "Stagolee" and other variants, is a popular American folk song about the murder of Billy Lyons by "Stag" Lee Shelton, in St. Louis, Missouri, on Christmas 1895. The song was first published in 1911 and first recorded in 1923, by Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians, titled "Stack O' Lee Blues". A version by Lloyd Price reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1959. Background The historical Stagger Lee was Lee Shelton, an African-American pimp living in St. Louis, Missouri, in the late 19th century. He was nicknamed Stag Lee or Stack Lee, with a variety of explanations being given: he was given the nickname because he "went stag" (attended social events unaccompanied by a person of the opposite sex); he took the nickname from a well-known riverboat captain called Stack Lee; or, according to John and Alan Lomax, he took the name from a riverboat owned by the Lee family of Memphis called the ''Stack Lee'', which was known for its on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jam Up And Jelly Tight
"Jam Up and Jelly Tight" is a song written by Tommy Roe and Freddy Weller and performed by Roe. The song was produced by Steve Barri and arranged by Mike Henderson. Chart performance It reached number 5 in both Canada and Australia Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising mainland Australia, the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and list of islands of Australia, numerous smaller isl ... and also number 8 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1970. It was featured on his 1970 album, ''12 in a Roe: A Collection of Tommy Roe's Greatest Hits''. Other versions * Teenage Head released a version on their 1986 album '' Trouble in the Jungle''. Retrieved July 18, 2014
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Dizzy (Tommy Roe Song)
"Dizzy" is a song originally recorded by Tommy Roe that became an international hit single in 1969. Instrumental backing was provided by the Los Angeles session musicians known as the Wrecking Crew. Cowritten by Roe and Freddy Weller, "Dizzy" was a major hit on both sides of the Atlantic, reaching number one on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for four weeks in March 1969, number one for one week on the UK Singles Chart in June 1969 and number one in Canada in March 1969. The song was later recorded by artists such as Boney M, Wreckless Eric and Billy J. Kramer. A 1991 cover version by Vic Reeves and the Wonder Stuff reached number one in the UK. The song has also been covered by Bob the Builder (voiced by Neil Morrisey) on the Bob the Builder: The Album, character's debut album in 2001 changing the lyrics to be about the character Dizzy. Personnel * Tommy Roe Thomas David Roe (born May 9, 1942) is an American rock and pop singer-songwriter. Best-remembered for his hits ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hooray For Hazel
"Hooray for Hazel" is a song written and performed by Tommy Roe with backing vocals by Lee Mallory. It reached number 1 in New Zealand, number 2 in Canada, number 6 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and number 28 in Australia, in 1966. It was featured on his 1966 album ''Sweet Pea''. The song was ranked number 43 on ''Billboard'' magazine's Top ''Hot 100'' songs of 1966. Other versions *Teddy Robin and the Playboys Teddy Robin and the Playboys was a 1960s Hong Kong English pop and rock band. The most notable members were Teddy Robin (vocals/guitar), who has a successful career as a singer/songwriter, actor, and filmmaker; and Norman Cheng (lead guitar), wh ... released a version in 1967. Retrieved July 17, 2014 References [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carol (Chuck Berry Song)
"Carol" is a song written and recorded by Chuck Berry, first released by Chess Records in 1958, with "Hey Pedro" as the B-side. The single reached number 18 on ''Billboard's'' Hot 100 and number 9 on the magazine's R&B chart. In 1959, it was included on his first compilation album, '' Berry Is on Top''. Berry employs his well-known guitar figure, which AllMusic critic Matthew Greenwald describes as "a guitar lick that indeed propelled not just Berry's greatest works, but the rock & roll genre itself." The Rolling Stones recorded it in 1964 for their debut album and a live version was released on '' Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!'' (1969). A live recording from Oakland in November 1969 is included in the bootleg album, '' Live'r Than You'll Ever Be''. Their recordings were preceded by a performance by the Beatles The Beatles were an English Rock music, rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The core lineup of the band comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Folk Singer (Tommy Roe Song)
"The Folk Singer" is a song written by Merle Kilgore and performed by Tommy Roe. It reached number 4 in the United Kingdom, number 20 in Australia, number 34 in Canada, and number 84 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1963. It was later featured on his 1966 album, ''Sweet Pea''. The song was produced by Felton Jarvis Charles Felton Jarvis (November 15, 1934 – January 3, 1981) was an American record producer and singer. Career As an RCA Victor record producer, Jarvis was responsible for most recordings of Elvis Presley in the years 1966–1977. He also rele .... 45cat.com, Retrieved July 15, 2014 References 1963 songs[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Everybody (Tommy Roe Song)
"Everybody" is a song written and performed by Tommy Roe. The song reached #3 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and #9 on the UK Singles Chart in 1963. The song appeared on his 1966 album, ''Sweet Pea''. The song was produced by Felton Jarvis. The song was recorded at FAME Studios. The musicians on the record included Norbert Putnam on bass, David Briggs on piano, Bobby West on guitar, and Jerry Carrigan on drums. The song was ranked #38 on ''Billboard'' magazine's Top ''Hot 100'' songs of 1963. Other versions * Ray Peterson released the song as a single in 1965. * American Spring released a version of the song on their 1972 album, '' Spring''. *German rock group Asterix covered the song in 1970. The single version was included in the 1998 CD reissue of their album, ''Asterix ''Asterix'' ( or , "Asterix the Gauls, Gaul"; also known as ''Asterix and Obelix'' in some adaptations or ''The Adventures of Asterix'') is a Franco-Belgian comics, French comic album book series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rainbow (Russ Hamilton Song)
"Rainbow" is a song written and performed by Russ Hamilton. It reached #4 on the U.S. pop chart and #10 on the R&B chart in 1957. The song was featured on his 1957 album, ''Rainbows''. The song was arranged by Johnny Gregory. Other versions *Bobby Breen released a version of the song in 1957 as the B-side to his single, "We Will Make Love". *Jim Lowe released a version of the song as part of the ''Rainbow'' EP in 1957. * Clinton Ford released a version of the song as a single in 1963 in the UK. *The Fleetwoods released a version of the song as a single in 1965. *Jerry Wallace released a version of the song in 1965 in the UK as the B-side to his single, "Time". *Tommy Roe released a version of the song in 1962 as the B-side to his single, "Town Crier". *Terry Black released a version of the song as a single in 1966 that reached #17 in Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its Provinces and territories of Canada, ten provinces and three territories extend fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Recording Industry Association Of America
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a trade organization that represents the music recording industry in the United States. Its members consist of record labels and distributors that the RIAA says "create, manufacture, and/or distribute approximately 85% of all legally sold recorded music in the United States". RIAA is headquartered in Washington, D.C. RIAA was formed in 1952. Its original mission was to administer recording copyright fees and problems, work with trade unions, and do research relating to the record industry and government regulations. Early RIAA standards included the RIAA equalization curve, the format of the stereophonic record groove and the dimensions of 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm records. RIAA says its current mission includes: #to protect intellectual property rights and the First Amendment rights of artists #to perform research about the music industry #to monitor and review relevant laws, regulations, and policies Between 2001 and 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
