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"Cindy, Oh Cindy" is a song, written by Robert Nemiroff and Burt D'Lugoff and credited to their pseudonyms, Robert Barron and Burt Long. It used as its melody a stevedore song, "Pay Me My Money Down", collected by Lydia Parrish in her 1942 book Slave Songs of the Georgia Sea Islands, which was performed by The Weavers during their influential 1955 Carnegie Hall concerts and further popularized by the Kingston Trio on tour starting in 1957. The song was originally recorded in 1956 by Vince Martin and the Tarriers, and quickly covered by Eddie Fisher. Both versions made the charts that year; for Fisher it was his last Top 40 single. For Martin, it was his only top 40 entry, peaking at number nine, and he teamed with the Tarriers to record the tune by the artists' label, Glory Records. "We arranged it in a calypso style and sang behind this guy, Martin," Tarriers member Erik Darling told Wayne Jancik in The Billboard Book of One-Hit Wonders. "That was issued first before any stuff we'd do, much to our chagrin ... We didn't wanna sing with a Vince Martin. He wasn't a folksinger, in any manner or form."The song was also covered by the American rock band The Beach Boys in 1962, although the song remained unreleased for many years. The song was eventually released on the re-release of the Surfin' Safari/Surfin' U. S. A. albums. 


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2008
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Margot Eskens

Margot Eskens (born 12 August 1939, Düren) is a German Schlager singer, most popular in the 1950s and 1960s. She continued to be a frequent guest on television programs into the 2000s. In 1954, while a dental assistant, Eskens won a Polydor Records talent competition with the song "Moulin Rouge". A contract with Polydor followed, and in 1955 she had her first hit in Germany with "Ich möchte heut ausgehn". In 1956 and 1957 she had two #1 hits, "Tiritomba" (which sold over 800,000 copies) and "Cindy oh Cindy", which was her biggest hit, which stayed for 25 weeks in the German Singles Top 10. Several duets with Silvio Francesco, the brother of Caterina Valente, also ensued. Eskens collaborated with producer/songwriter Kurt Feltz until 1961. She participated in t… more »

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Margot Eskens" Version
Margot Eskens, a German singer, covered "Cindy oh Cindy" in 1961. - Though the song was in German, it still became a massive hit and is considered a classic. - Eskens' version stood out because she adapted the song to a style applicable to the German Schlager music, which was very popular in the mid-20th century.
Eddie Fisher" Version
Eddie Fisher, an American singer, covered "Cindy, Oh Cindy" in 1956. - The song marked Fisher's return to the Top Ten, as it peaked at number 10 on the "Billboard Hot 100" chart. - Bob Barron and Burt Long, American songwriting duo, wrote this Eddie Fisher's version. - Interestingly, Fisher's version is considered more pop-oriented compared to the other versions.
Waylon Jennings" Version
Waylon Jennings, an American singer and songwriter, covered "Cindy, Oh Cindy" in his 1986 album titled "Will the Wolf Survive". - Jennings' version was more country-oriented, adapting the song to his unique style. - Unlike Fisher's and Eskens' versions, Jennings' didn't chart on any major music chart.
Song's Origin
"Cindy, Oh Cindy" is originally a folk song, often credited to American folk and blues musician Lead Belly. - The song dates back to the 19th century and is believed to have originated in the southern United States.
General Fact
The song tells a story of a sailor who yearns for his long-lost love, Cindy, demonstrating a typical theme of longing and waiting in folk music. - The song's longevity and popularity across different cultures and genres speak to its universal theme and timeless appeal.

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