Covers: Hang On Sloopy

“Hang On Sloopy” was a big hit for the McCoys in 1965 but it wasn’t the original version. I also remember the Ramsey Lewis version which was popular in 1966.

In a race with the Dave Clark Five, pop trio/production team THE STRANGELOVES rush-recorded a cover of “My Girl Sloopy”. Unhappy with their vocals, they turned to 16-year-old RICK DERRINGER (of 70s “Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo” fame), singer for…

THE McCOYS – HANG ON SLOOPY, 1965 pic.twitter.com/imHZ6H098L
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