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The song's opening lyrics were referenced in the song "Was a Sunny Day" by Paul Simon, on his 1973 album, "There Goes Rhymin' Simon. In the song, Simon sings, "Her name was Lorelei/She was his only girl/She called him Speedoo, but his Christian name was Mr. Earl." Simon has often professed his affection for doo-wop music, and has acknowledged ...
Earl "Speedo" Carroll (November 2, 1937 – November 25, 2012) was the lead vocalist of the doo-wop group The Cadillacs. [1] The group's biggest hit was " Speedoo ", which with a minor spelling change became Carroll's subsequent nickname .
John Reis, also known by the pseudonyms Speedo, Slasher, and the Swami is an American musician, singer, guitarist, record label owner, and disc jockey. He is best known as the singer and guitarist for the rock band Rocket from the Crypt , which he formed and fronted (as Speedo) for the entirety of its career from 1990 to 2005.
Carroll's lead spot had been given to Spencer and Bailey, and he left shortly thereafter, creating a new group, Speedo and the Pearls, which recorded briefly in 1959. In 1959, the Cadillacs were also featured in the movie Go Johnny, Go. The group split and re-formed in 1960, with Carroll, Martinez, Kirk Davis, and bass Ronnie Bright. Later the ...
Benson Boone caused a stir after leaving his Cincinnati performance on September 30, 2024, wearing nothing but an American flag speedo, cowboy boots, sunglasses, and a backpack, much to the ...
The song samples "Angeles" (1997) by Elliott Smith. Before its official release, "Joni" was uploaded on SoundCloud on August 22, 2021, and was leaked sometime during recording sessions for Lana. The song was intended for the reissue as well as SOS, but it was scrapped from both projects by SZA's manager, Punch.
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A San Bernardino police officer is under investigation after a cellphone video from a witness appears to show him punching and kneeing a man during an arrest.