Billy, Don't Be A Hero

Song Info:
"Billy, Don't Be A Hero" was released as a single by Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods in 1974. The song became a massive hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and staying there for two weeks. It also achieved international success, topping the charts in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The single was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling over a million copies.

Artist Bio:
Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods were an American pop group formed in Cincinnati, Ohio. The band's lineup consisted of Bo Donaldson (vocals), Gary Coveyou (guitar), Dave Gilbert (keyboards), Rick Joswick (bass), and Mike Gibbons (drums). They gained fame in the early 1970s with their catchy pop tunes and harmonious vocals. In addition to "Billy, Don't Be A Hero," the band had other hits like "Who Do You Think You Are" and "The Heartbreak Kid." Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods enjoyed success throughout the 1970s before disbanding in the early 1980s.