18-11-2009, 11:51
YouTube - Duke of Earl- Gene Chandler
from wikipedia
"Duke of Earl" is a 1962 number-one song, originally by Gene Chandler. It is the best known of Chandler's songs, and he subsequently dubbed himself 'The Duke of Earl'.
"Duke of Earl" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on January 13, 1962, and held the number-one spot for three weeks. It was on the Hot 100 for a total of 15 weeks.
Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders released a cover version in 1964. Another cover was recorded by the UK based doo-wop outfit Darts in 1979. It reached #6 in the UK Singles Chart.
Sha Na Na, a rock and roll revival band, performed Duke of Earl live at the Woodstock Festival of 1969.
The Beach Boys and Red Hot Chili Peppers have also played their version of the song whilst on tour. Cypress Hill sampled "Duke of Earl" into one of their own hit songs, "Hand on the Pump", on their 1991 self-titled album.
The song has also been sung by The Nylons, The Four Tops, New Edition, and the Van-Dells.
In 1983, Youth Brigade also covered "Duke of Earl" on their critically acclaimed debut album Sound & Fury.
from wikipedia
"Duke of Earl" is a 1962 number-one song, originally by Gene Chandler. It is the best known of Chandler's songs, and he subsequently dubbed himself 'The Duke of Earl'.
"Duke of Earl" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on January 13, 1962, and held the number-one spot for three weeks. It was on the Hot 100 for a total of 15 weeks.
Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders released a cover version in 1964. Another cover was recorded by the UK based doo-wop outfit Darts in 1979. It reached #6 in the UK Singles Chart.
Sha Na Na, a rock and roll revival band, performed Duke of Earl live at the Woodstock Festival of 1969.
The Beach Boys and Red Hot Chili Peppers have also played their version of the song whilst on tour. Cypress Hill sampled "Duke of Earl" into one of their own hit songs, "Hand on the Pump", on their 1991 self-titled album.
The song has also been sung by The Nylons, The Four Tops, New Edition, and the Van-Dells.
In 1983, Youth Brigade also covered "Duke of Earl" on their critically acclaimed debut album Sound & Fury.