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Big John (Ain't You Gonna Marry Me)
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Wikipedia article
"'Big John (Ain't You Gonna Marry Me)'" is a song written by John Patton and Amiel Sommers and performed by The Shirelles. It was featured on their 1962 album, 'Baby It's You'.[http://www.discogs.com/Shirelles-Baby-Its-You/release/2854999 The Shirelles, 'Baby It's You'] Retrieved July 10, 2014
The song was produced by Luther Dixon and recorded at Bell Sound Studios in New York City.[http://www.45cat.com/record/1223us The Shirelles, "Big John (Ain't You Gonna Marry Me)" single release] Retrieved July 10, 2014
Chart history
The song reached #2 on the R&B chart and #21 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 in 1961.[http://www.musicvf.com/song.php?title=Big+John+by+The+Shirelles&id=44798 The Shirelles, "Big John (Ain't You Gonna Marry Me)" Chart Positions] Retrieved July 10, 2014
In media
*The song was featured in the jukebox musical 'Baby It's You!'
References
Category:1961 songs
Category:1961 singles
Category:The Shirelles songs
Category:Scepter Records singles
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