1971 HITS ARCHIVE: Yo-Yo - Osmonds (a #1 record--mono 45)
After “One Bad Apple” earlier in the year, this was the group’s second single to reach the top on at least one of the three national singles charts; and like some other titles from songwriter Joe South’s catalogue, “Yo-Yo” had first been recorded by Billy Joe Royal (1966…listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY4LIs_GhXU ). Pop Chart Peaks: Record World 1, Cash Box 2, Billboard 3 Transferred from mono 45 single MGM 14295 - Yo-Yo (Joe South) by The Osmonds, horns arranged by Harrison Calloway, Jr., produced by Rick Hall THE 1971 HITS ARCHIVE - Here in one place, a comprehensive collection of ‘pop’ best-sellers and songs which made an impact that were either released or enjoyed a major chunk of their popularity within the calendar year 1971 (some were recorded in 1970)
After “One Bad Apple” earlier in the year, this was the group’s second single to reach the top on at least one of the three national singles charts; and like some other titles from songwriter Joe South’s catalogue, “Yo-Yo” had first been recorded by Billy Joe Royal (1966…listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY4LIs_GhXU ). Pop Chart Peaks: Record World 1, Cash Box 2, Billboard 3 Transferred from mono 45 single MGM 14295 - Yo-Yo (Joe South) by The Osmonds, horns arranged by Harrison Calloway, Jr., produced by Rick Hall THE 1971 HITS ARCHIVE - Here in one place, a comprehensive collection of ‘pop’ best-sellers and songs which made an impact that were either released or enjoyed a major chunk of their popularity within the calendar year 1971 (some were recorded in 1970)