Long Haired Lover from Liverpool
Mike Curb Congregation, Little Jimmy, The Osmonds
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11 facts about this song
Chart Achievement"Long Haired Lover from Liverpool" by Jimmy Osmond is a song that, incredibly, topped the UK Singles Chart in 1972 and remained at the number one position for five weeks.
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Youngest Artist RecordAt only nine years old at the time of the song's release, Jimmy Osmond holds the record for the youngest performer to have a number one hit single in the UK.
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Release DetailsThis song was released under the label of MGM Records, with Mike Curb serving as co-producer alongside the Osmonds.
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Popular SongwriterThe song was written by the esteemed songwriter Christopher Kingsley.
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Album Inclusion"Long Haired Lover from Liverpool" was included on Jimmy Osmond's debut album, "Little Arrows."
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Early Career LaunchThe success of "Long Haired Lover from Liverpool" was instrumental in establishing Jimmy Osmond's early career, making him a household name especially in the United Kingdom.
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Genre BlendThe song is noted for its unique blend of pop and bubblegum pop genre.
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Shared SuccessThe song's success wasn’t restricted to the U.K alone. It also reached no. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S, demonstrating its cross-Atlantic appeal.
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Multi-Platinum RecordThe song was a commercial success, selling over a million copies and earning a gold disc by March 1973.
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Unusual Song NamesakeJimmy himself was actually from Utah, not Liverpool. The title "Long Haired Lover from Liverpool" came straight from the songwriter’s imagination.
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Song's LegacyTo this day, Jimmy Osmond remains popular in the UK partly due to the success of "Long Haired Lover from Liverpool."
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