Hang On Sloopy

Song Info:
"Hang On Sloopy" by The McCoys was released on July 2, 1965. The song was written by Wes Farrell and Bert Russell Berns and was produced by Berns. It became a major hit, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number 5 on the UK Singles Chart. The song is known for its catchy chorus and energetic rock sound, making it a classic of the 1960s music era.

Artist Bio:
The McCoys were an American rock group formed in Union City, Indiana, in 1962. The band originally consisted of four members: Rick Derringer, Randy Zehringer, Randy Hobbs, and Ronnie Brandon. They gained fame with their hit single "Hang On Sloopy" in 1965, which became their signature song. The McCoys continued to release music throughout the 1960s and early 1970s, with a sound that blended rock, pop, and blues influences. Rick Derringer, the lead guitarist and vocalist, went on to have a successful solo career after the band disbanded in the early 1970s.