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"Terry" is a song written and sung by British singer Lynn Ripley, who performed under the name Twinkle. It was her first single, and reached number 4 in the UK Singles Chart in December 1964, spending fifteen weeks in the charts. The track also reached number 5 on the Canadian charts, spending four weeks in the Top 40 in February 1965, and number 2 on the Hong Kong charts in March 1965. The song is about the death of a young man named Terry, killed in a motorcycle accident. It was banned by both the BBC, and by ITV's Ready Steady Go! on grounds of taste, but despite (or possibly because of) this, it shot up the charts. It was Twinkle's only Top 10 hit, although her follow-up, "Golden Lights" (later covered by The Smiths), reached number 21 in the UK. 


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Twinkle

Marilyn Annette "Twinkle" Ripley (born 15 July 1948, Surbiton, England) is an English singer-songwriter, who had chart successes in the 1960s with her best known songs, "Terry" and "Golden Lights". more »

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Song Creation
"Terry" was written and performed by Twinkle (real name Lynn Annette Ripley), who wrote the song at sixteen.
Inspiration
Twinkle found her inspiration from biker films of that time.
Chart Ranking
On its release, it landed at number four on the UK singles chart in 1964.
Controversy
Due to its dark theme about the death of a young boyfriend in a motorcycle crash, the song was banned by BBC.
Popularity
Despite its controversial theme, "Terry" became rapidly popular and came out as a smash hit.
Long-Lasting Fame
This song has been crediting Twinkle with one-hit-wonder status for over five decades now.
Hidden Talent
Twinkle was not professionally trained in music. She discovered her talent for songwriting at a young age.
Song Production
"Terry" is produced by Tommy Scott who is best known for his collaborations with British rock and roll musicians.
Genre
The song "Terry" falls under Pop and Traditional Pop music genres.
Legacy
Though Twinkle only had one hit song, she marked her place in the music world and is remembered for her unique performing style and tragic romance lyrics.
Pop Culture
The song ‘Terry’ has been referenced in popular culture, including British films and television, enhancing its enduring status.
Duration
The song has a duration of approximately three minutes and eight seconds.
Record Label
The song "Terry" was released under the Decca Record label.

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