Song Info:
"The Jerk" by The Larks was released in 1964 as a single on the Money Records label. The song was written by Rudy Clark and produced by Allen Toussaint. It became a popular dance hit, reaching number seven on the Billboard R&B chart and number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Artist Bio:
The Larks were an American vocal group formed in 1950 in Los Angeles, California. The group went through several lineup changes over the years, with the most successful iteration consisting of lead singer Joe Cook, Gene Mumford, Thurston Harris, and David "Buzzy" Johnson. They were known for their harmonious doo-wop sound and had several hits in the 1950s and 1960s. The Larks' music was influential in the doo-wop and rhythm and blues genres, and they continued to perform and record music into the 1970s.
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