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Yo-Yo (Billy Joe Royal song)
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"'Yo-Yo'" is a song written by Joe South and first released as a single by Billy Joe Royal in 1966, peaking at No. 117 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart,[http://musicvf.com/song.php?title=Yo-Yo+by+Billy+Joe+Royal&id=104723 Billy Joe Royal, "Yo-Yo" Chart Position] Retrieved February 21, 2015 and #28 in Canada. The Osmonds covered the song and released it as a single on September 4, 1971.
It reached No. 3 on the 'Billboard Hot 100' on October 16, 1971. The song was included on the Osmonds' 1972 album, 'Phase III'.[http://www.discogs.com/Osmonds-Phase-III/release/2172631 The Osmonds, 'Phase III'] Retrieved February 21, 2015 It was certified Gold by the RIAA on November 17, 1971. Joe South also recorded his own version of the song for his self-titled 1971 album.
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