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A Thousand Miles Away
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Wikipedia article
"A Thousand Miles Away" is a 1956 song recorded by the American doo-wop group The Heartbeats. The song was written by James Sheppard and William H. Miller.
Background
Sheppard co-wrote the song after his ex-girlfriend moved away to Texas.[http://www.allmusic.com/song/a-thousand-miles-away-t2878419 A Thousand Miles Away song review] Retrieved 09-24-11
Track listing
'7" Vinyl'
# a. "A Thousand Miles Away" - 2:22
# b. "Oh Baby Don't" - 2:25
Chart performance
*"A Thousand Miles Away" reached #5 on the R&B Singles chart and #52 in the US on The Billboard Hot 100.[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-heartbeats-p4464/charts-awards/billboard-singles The Heartbeats' charting singles] Retrieved 09-24-11
*A 1960, reissue had the song peak at #96 on the Hot 100.
Cover versions
Other artists who have released a cover versions of the song are:
*The Fleetwoods[http://www.allmusic.com/song/a-thousand-miles-away-t15908593 The Fleetwoods, 'Chronicles Thru the Years'] Retrieved 09-24-11
*The Diamonds
*Harry Nilsson released a cover version of the song.
In popular culture
The song was featured in the 1973 film "American Graffiti".[http://www.allmusic.com/album/american-graffiti-r84178 Original Soundtrack - American Graffiti] Retrieved 09-24-11
References
Category:1957 singles
Category:The Fleetwoods songs
Category:The Diamonds songs
Category:1957 songs
Category:Roulette Records singles
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