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Best known for his country-flavored rock hit "Down in the Boondocks," Billy Joe Royal had a long career that saw him become one of the first pop performers to successfully revive his...
"Down in the Boondocks" is a song written by Joe South, and first recorded by American artist Billy Joe Royal as his debut single. It was a hit in 1965, reaching No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. [2]
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May 9, 2010 · Album: Down In The BoondocksYear: 1965Record Label: Prime Cuts
Down in the Boondocks Lyrics: Down in the boondocks, down in the boondocks / People put me down 'cause that's the side of town I was born in / I love her, she loves me but I...
May 2, 2024 · “Down In The Boondocks” became a hit song in 1965 and propelled Billy Joe Royal to fame. The song speaks to the significance of music as a means of expression for the experiences of marginalized communities.
Down in the boondocks. People put me down 'cause that's the side of town I was born in. And I love her, she loves me. But I don't fit in her society. Lord, have mercy on the boy from down in the boondocks. Lord, have mercy on the boy from down in the boondocks.
Billy Joe Royal, a 1960s pop and 1990s country star, has died. He was 73. Ronnie McDowell, Royal's tour partner, said the singer died in his sleep on Tuesday at his North Carolina home. Read more: http://www.foxcarolina.com/story/30202602/singer-billy-joe-royal-dies-at-73#ixzz3nqiymcHY.
Billy Joe Royal (April 3, 1942 – October 6, 2015) was an American country soul singer. His most successful record was "Down in the Boondocks" in 1965.
Listen to Down in the Boondocks by Billy Joe Royal on Apple Music. 1965. 12 Songs. Duration: 29 minutes.
