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GRC Records label head Michael Thevis
Originally released in 1973 (and after sitting dormant for over a year), “Chevy Van” started getting heavy airplay on local radio stations in the South. GRC Records head Michael Thevis decided on a national re-release, editing the track to make it more radio-friendly. #SammyJohns #OneHitWondered
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“Chevy Van” was co-produced by Jay Senter & Larry Knechtel of The Wrecking Crew. In 1971, Jay Senter produced “I Am Woman” by Helen Reddy, using many studio musicians who would record “Chevy Van" a couple of years later. #SammyJohns #HelenReddy #TheWreckingCrew #OneHitWondered
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Sammy Johns self-titled album cover
In 1973, Sammy Johns signed with GRC Records and recorded his self-titled debut album… which featured the mellow, folk-rock track "Chevy Van." Backed by legendary Wrecking Crew session musicians, it told a simple, suggestive story of a hitchhiker and a one-night stand. #SammyJohns #OneHitWondered
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Remembering American singer/songwriter Sammy Johns on what would’ve been his 80th birthday… Johns earned US #OneHitWonder honors in 1975 when his self-penned ode to the free-love era ‘70s, “Chevy Van,” spent 12 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40. The single peaked at #5. #SammyJohns #OneHitWondered
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80 years ago today, #SammyJohns, American singer-songwriter known for "Chevy Van", born in Charlotte, North Carolina (d. 2013).
#HappyBirthday #RIP 🥀
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#OnThisDay in 2013, #SammyJohns, American singer-songwriter known for "Chevy Van", died at 66.
#RIP 🪦
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What happened to music?
Songs?
Songwriters?
What happened to songs about driving around picking up chicks and banging in your Chevy van?
#ChevyVan #Chevrolet #SammyJohns #EasyListeningVanSex
youtu.be/RiEIToOWr64?...
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#War, #TheDoobieBrothers, #TanyaTucker, #SammyJohns, and more: A playlist of 16 songs that were popular on May 3rd, 1975. #70sMusic #1970sMusic
open.spotify.com/playlist/7Az...
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The Top 40 Time Machine Countdown:
Chart Week: 04/05/1975 - 04/11/1975
Today: #16 - #11 / Tomorrow: #10 - #6
Artist: Sammy Johns
Song: Chevy Van
Position: 12
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB_b...
#Music #Top40 #SammyJohns
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'70s Music Week: 01 February 1975
#SammyJohns, #FreddyFender, #DanFogelberg, #Fanny, and more: A playlist of 19 songs that were popular on February 1st, 1975. #70sMusic #1970sMusic
open.spotify.com/playlist/3ne...
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#OneHitHistory Remembering singer/songwriter Sammy Johns, #DOD in 2013. Sammy earned US #OneHitWonder honors the week ending Mar. 1, 1975, when “Chevy Van” entered the US Top 40 at No. 38. It would peak at No. 5 two months later. #SammyJohns #OneHitWondering #MusicSky www.youtube.com/watch?v=ry59...
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