| January 30th, 2006 03:23 PM |
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| Ten Thousand Motels |
Perhaps the best lead-in for an artist like Tommy Roe is a simple statement. "Don't pigeonhole him."
In the entertainment world, and especially the music business, it is extremely easy to categorize acts and artists and be done with it. Occasionally, however, an artist comes along who cannot be stuck so neatly into one niche or another, an artist whose creativity is too broadly based. Tommy Roe is one of those people.
Tommy is a multi-faceted, international artist who wrote, and recorded, six top ten hits between 1962, and 1969, more than any other single artist during this period of the 60's, with four RIAA certified gold records. That the many songs he has written and recorded are hits around the world is a tribute to his talent as a songwriter and artist. His music is enjoyed by countless fans who have listened to him on the radio and bought over 60 million of his records to date. His songs are continually being re-recorded by contemporary artists from around the world, and these songs become hits all over again for a new generation.
Tommy was born in Georgia, USA, and started singing, and writing songs at the age of fourteen. In high school, Tommy and two friends-Mike Clark and Bobby West-formed a band, called The Satins. In addition to neighborhood gigs, Tommy and The Satins played high school dances, and fraternity parties at Georgia Tech, and the university of Georgia. It was during this time that Tommy met Felton Jarvis, who would latter become his producer.
In February, 1962, Tommy along with Felton Jarvis, and his new manager, Bill Lowery, drove from Atlanta to Nashville, and recorded two songs; "Save Your Kisses," and "Sheila." The single was released, and "Sheila" soon became the number one hit around the world. Little did Tommy know, this would be the beginning of a career that would propel him into the spotlight for life.
If you haven't had the chance to enjoy some of Tommy's music, pick up one of his latest "Greatest Hits" CD's and plug into an original. Tommy's music is warm and friendly and sure to put a smile on your face. His song, "Dizzy," (Gold, #1 Billboard Magazine, 1969) was one of his biggest hits, along with "Jam Up and Jelly Tight," (Gold, #8 Billboard Magazine, 1969) "Sheila," (Gold, #1 Billboard Magazine, 1962) "Sweet Pea," (Gold, #8 Billboard Magazine, 1966) "Hooray for Hazel," (#6 Billboard Magazine, 1966) and "Everybody," (#3 Billboard Magazine, 1963). Some of his best songs may not ring a bell until you hear them. They include "It's Now Winters Day," "The Folk Singer," and "Heather Honey."
Whether you are in the comfort of your home, listening to Tommy on the stereo, or at a concert with thousands of Tommy's fans, moving and clapping to the music, you are sure to enjoy the magic moments Tommy can bring to you. He's youthful. He's fun. He's TOMMY ROE...
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| January 30th, 2006 03:29 PM |
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| texile |
ahh, dizzy takes me back to my older cousin's pink room with all her 45s......dancing around.
great pop songs are heaven. |
| January 30th, 2006 04:22 PM |
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| FPM C10 |
Wow. What issue of Tiger Beat did THAT article come from?
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