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RGMike

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RIP Sammy Johns, 66
« on: February 28, 2013, 10:56:23 AM »
The "Chevy Van" one-hit-wonder actually died in Jan; I just found out today.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/01/09/3773186/sammy-johns-remembered-as-composer.html

Although that song is an HFH for me, he did write country hits for others.  And per the above article, that line I always mondegreened as "Like a picture she was lyin' there..." (or "Like a pitcher...") was actually "Like a princess..." (!)

Live'n'learn.

TANC: "Chevy Van" will show up at #38 on this week's AT40 chart from March of '75.
« Last Edit: February 28, 2013, 10:58:18 AM by RGMike »
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