1969 Tommy Roe – Dizzy (US:#1 UK:#1)
“Dizzy” is a song originally recorded by Tommy Roe; it became an international hit single in 1969. Instrumental backing was provided by the Los Angeles session musicians known as the Wrecking Crew.
Co-written by Roe and Freddy Weller, “Dizzy” was a major hit on both sides of the Atlantic, reaching number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks in March 1969, for one week on the UK Singles Chart in June 1969, and was number one in Canada in March 1969.
It was subsequently recorded by such disparate artists as Boney M, Wreckless Eric, and Billy J. Kramer. A 1991 cover by Vic Reeves and The Wonder Stuff reached number one in the UK Singles Chart. The song has also been covered by Bob the Builder (voiced by Neil Morrisey), on the character’s debut album in 2001.
Album
Dizzy (1969, ABC Records) is the eighth solo album released by Tommy Roe. The title tracks was a massive hit in the UK Singles Chart (#1), Canada (#1), as well as number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Tracks 1 Heather Honey (Tommy Roe) 02:52 2 Raining In My Heart (Boudleaux Bryant; Felice Bryant) […]
Muscians
| Bass | Joe Osborn |
| Drums | Hal Blaine |
| Guitar | Mike Deasy |
| Guitar | Ben Benay |
| Piano | Don Randi |
| Vocals | Tommy Roe |
Produced By
Steve Barri
Songwriters
Freddy Weller
Tommy Roe
Charts
US:# 1
UK:# 1