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The best-known recording of the song was done by Jimmie Rodgers
, charting in 1958
, reaching number three on the U.S. pop chart and number five on the country chart.
The song was revived in 1965
when The Lettermen
released it as a single. This version became a minor hit on the Billboard Hot 100
, reaching number 64.
Jimmie Rodgers (pop singer)
James Frederick "Jimmie" Rodgers is an American singer. He is not related to the country singer of the same name.-Career:...
, charting in 1958
1958 in music
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, reaching number three on the U.S. pop chart and number five on the country chart.
The song was revived in 1965
1965 in music
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when The Lettermen
The Lettermen
The Lettermen are an American male pop music vocal trio. The Lettermen's trademark is close-harmony pop songs with light arrangements. The group started in 1959...
released it as a single. This version became a minor hit on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, reaching number 64.