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Go, Jimmy, Go
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Wikipedia article
"'Go, Jimmy, Go'" is a song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman and performed by Jimmy Clanton. It reached #5 on the U.S. pop chart on July 12, 1959, and #19 on the U.S. R&B chart. It was featured on Clanton's 1961 album 'My Best to You'.Front of 1961 album cover The song ranked #33 on 'Billboard' magazine's Top 100 singles of 1960.
Production
Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman originally wrote a song titled "Go, Bobby, Go" for Bobby Rydell who sung it "half-heartedly" due to not being interested in singing a song with his name in it. Rydell did record the song, but he did not release it. Pomus later rode in a taxi to Fox Theater in Brooklyn where a rock and roll show with Alan Freed was happening, wbere he offered the song to Jimmy Clanton while he was backstage. Pomus changed the title to "Go, Jimmy, Go" and said that the song was written for Clanton. Wayne Harada wrote in 'The Honolulu Advertiser' that the song is "one of the few upbeat tunes in Jim's repertoire."
Reception
A 'Billboard' review said, "Go, Jimmy, Go" is a swinging side that that finds Clanton in fine form. The rocker has lots to attract teens, and the side appears a likely winner." Charles J. Schreiber wrote a negative review in 'The Gazette' stating, "Although Jimmy can do better, this will still be a big hit. His public doesn't care so long as Jimmy sings."
In November 1959, Clanton told the 'Hawaii Tribune-Herald' that "his most recent release, "Go, Jimmy, Go", has given indications on the Mainland of being a potential hit." The title of the 1959 musical comedy film 'Go, Johnny, Go!' was inspired by the song's title.
References
Category:1959 songs
Category:1959 singles
Category:Jimmy Clanton songs
Category:Songs with lyrics by Doc Pomus
Category:Songs with music by Mort Shuman
Category:Number-one singles in Canada
Category:Ace Records (United States) singles
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