Bill Parsons: b. 8 September 1934, Crossville, Tennessee, USA. Parsons was a friend of country singer Bobby Bare. Prior to entering the US Army, Bare agreed to help Parsons, who was just leaving the service, make a record. Due to a mix-up at Fraternity Records, for which Bare recorded, the 1959 single titled ‘The All American Boy’, co-written by Parsons and Bare (using the name Orville Lunsford), was credited to Parsons, although it was Bare singing on the record. It rose to number 2 in the US pop charts as the real Bill Parsons stood on the sidelines watching. As Bare had not yet gained any attention within country music, the deception was continued for one other single, which did not chart. Bare then reverted to his true name and, beginning in 1962, launched a very successful country career. As for the real Bill Parsons, he retired from the music business after recording two unsuccessful singles for Starday Records in 1960.
I heard this Fri night at a car show, cool song, I hadn't heard it in soooooo many years, love it, the lyrics must be about Elvis,
Well done Video, thanks!
Although the record kind of falls into the 'novelty' category, there is some really outstanding musicianship going on with this song. Try to ignore the vocals and listen to the guitars and rhythm section. Sweet stuff there.
Excellent Career Advice then, probably just as good today for the exact same reasons. Slow economy, younger demographic developing interest in music, same as mid 1950's.
haven't heard this one in years brings back memories of being less than 10 years old Square! yeah! and it was funny until I got that draft notice years later
