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Little Egypt (Ying-Yang)
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Wikipedia article
"'Little Egypt (Ying-Yang)'" is a 1961 rock song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and was recorded by the Coasters for their 1962 album, 'Coast Along with the Coasters'.[http://www.allmusic.com/album/coast-along-with-the-coasters-r4192 The Coasters, 'Coast Along with the Coasters'] Retrieved February 24, 2012. The song reached #16 on the R&B chart and #23 on The Billboard Hot 100 in 1961.[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-coasters-p3927/charts-awards/billboard-singles The Coasters charting singles] Retrieved February 24, 2012
Cover versions
*Elvis Presley in the film and on the 1964 soundtrack album 'Roustabout'[http://www.allmusic.com/album/roustabout-r1722624 Elvis Presley, 'Roustabout'] Retrieved February 25, 2012 and the 1968 NBC Comeback Special
*The Downliners Sect on their 1964 album, 'The Sect'[http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-sect-bonus-tracks-r780652 The Downliners Sect, 'The Sect'] Retrieved February 25, 2012
*Cher
*Nathan Cavaleri, with Chris Bailey on his 1992 single release
*Mickey Gilley, 1966
*Ray Stevens, 1969
*Kaleidoscope on their 1976 album 'When Scopes Collide' [https://www.allmusic.com/album/when-scopes-collide-mw0000529297]
References
Category:1961 singles
Category:Songs written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
Category:The Coasters songs
Category:Elvis Presley songs
Category:Cher songs
Category:1961 songs
Category:Atco Records singles
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