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"I've Been Everywhere" is a song written by Australian country singer Geoff Mack in 1959, and popularised by Lucky Starr. A version of the song with different lyrics was popularised by Hank Snow in 1962. The song's lyrics as originally written comprise mainly the place names (toponyms) of various
His song "I'm Moving On" became a number-one hit, holding the top spot for 21 weeks. [11] Other number-one hits followed, including "The Golden Rocket" and "The Rhumba Boogie". [12] His album "I've Been Everywhere" also became a signature song. While performing in Renfro Valley, Snow worked with a young Hank Williams. [13]
After the first song they wind up in Wollongong, in the Gong A Go Go club where Norman Gunston introduces the Farrelly Brothers, who sing I've Been Everywhere, except the only place they have been is Wollongong and Dapto. Norman Gunston spots Aunty Jack in the audience, and starts to introduce her, but Kid Eager jumps in instead with a dance.
As a songwriter, he wrote the song "I've Been Everywhere" [1] which was an Australian hit for Lucky Starr in April 1962 [2] and became popular in North America when adapted for Hank Snow in November. [3] More than 130 cover versions have been recorded. [4] In 2008, Mack was inducted into the Australian Roll of Renown. [5]
Classic Songs, My Way is a 2007 album by Paul Anka. It follows the same formula of his previous album, 2005's Rock Swings. Track listing ...
Paul Anka Sings His Big 15: ABC Paramount CD, LP 4 — 1961 Paul Anka Sings His Big 15, Vol. 2: ABC Paramount LP 72 — 1962 Paul Anka Sings His Big 15, Vol. 3: ABC Paramount LP — — 1962 Diana: ABC Paramount CD, LP — — 1963 Paul Anka's 21 Golden Hits: RCA Victor CD, LP 65 — 1969 Diana: Paul Anka Sings His Greatest Hits: RCA Victor LP ...
His most popular single, "I've Been Everywhere", appeared in early 1962, which peaked at number one in Sydney. Starr became well known through his many TV appearances on shows such as Bandstand and Six O'Clock Rock , in which he briefly hosted taking over from Johnny O'Keefe , he was the first star to entertain troops in Vietnam.
Rock Swings is an album by Paul Anka.Recorded in November 2004 and released on May 31, 2005 in Canada and June 7, 2005 in the United States, it contains swing jazz covers of popular rock and pop songs from the 1980s and 1990s.