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Archive for August 14th, 2013
14
Aug
SINGER DIED ON THIS DAY IN 1964
John Joseph "Johnny" Burnette (March 25, 1934 – August 14, 1964)
While fishing on Clear Lake in California, Burnette’s unlit fishing boat was
struck by an unaware cabin cruiser.The impact threw him off the boat and
he drowned. He was only 30 years old.
14
Aug
CHART ENTRY ON THIS DAY IN 1965
“Hang On Sloopy” is a 1964 song by Wes Farrell and Bert
Russell, originally titled "My Girl Sloopy". It was named for
singer Dorothy Sloop, who used the name "Sloopy" on
stage. The McCoys version went on to hit number-one
on October 2.
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