Go, Jimmy, Go
"Go, Jimmy, Go" is a song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman and performed by Jimmy Clanton. It reached #1 in Canada, #5 on the U.S. pop chart, and #19 on the U.S. R&B chart in 1960.[1] It was featured on his 1961 album My Best to You.[2]
| "Go, Jimmy, Go" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Jimmy Clanton | ||||
| from the album My Best to You | ||||
| B-side | "I Trusted You" | |||
| Released | November 1959 | |||
| Genre | Rock and roll | |||
| Length | 2:12 | |||
| Label | Ace | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman | |||
| Jimmy Clanton singles chronology | ||||
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The song ranked #33 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1960.[3]
Other versions
- Del Shannon featuring Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs released a version of the song on his 1990 album Del Shannon & Friends.[4]
- Bob Marley and the Wailers released a version of the song on that was included on 1991 compilation album Ska Bonanza: The Studio One Ska Years.[5]
References
- "Jimmy Clanton, "Go, Jimmy, Go" Chart Positions". Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- "Jimmy Clanton, My Best to You". Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- "Billboard Top 100 - 1960". Archived from the original on February 20, 2019. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- "Del Shannon, Del Shannon & Friends". Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- "Ska Bonanza: The Studio One Ska Years". Retrieved February 20, 2019.
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