Honeycomb (song)
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"Honeycomb" is a popular song written by Bob Merrill in 1954. The best-selling version was recorded by Jimmie Rodgers and charted at number one on the Billboard Top 100 in 1957.[1] "Honeycomb" also reached number one on the R&B Best Sellers chart [2] and number seven on the Country & Western Best Sellers in Stores chart.[3] The song is referenced in the McGuire Sisters hit song "Sugattime", when the soloist sings the line: "Just be my "Honeycomb" which is echoed by the other sisters and the male chorus. (Honeycomb, Honeycomb, Honeycomb.)
[edit] Cover versions
- In 1986, Gary Morris' version of the song was a country hit, peaking at number twenty-seven.[4]
- Ricky Nelson covered the song on his 1957 debut album "Ricky".
[edit] References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits: Eighth Edition. Record Research. p. 535.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 498.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 296.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 241.
| Preceded by "Tammy" by Debbie Reynolds |
Billboard Top 100 number one single (Jimmie Rodgers version) September 30, 1957 (2 weeks) |
Succeeded by "Wake Up Little Susie" by The Everly Brothers |
| Preceded by "Tammy" by Debbie Reynolds |
Cash Box magazine best selling record chart #1 record October 5, 1957 |
Succeeded by "Chances Are" by Johnny Mathis |
| Preceded by "Diana" by Paul Anka |
Billboard R&B Best Sellers in Stores number-one single October 7, 1957 - October 14, 1957 (two weeks) |
Succeeded by "Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley |
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