"Yo-Yo" is a song written by Joe South and first released as a single by Billy Joe Royal in 1966, peaking at #117 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart,[1] and #28 in Canada.[2] The Osmonds covered the song and released it as a single on September 4, 1971.
| "Yo-Yo" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 U.S. 7" single | ||||
| Single by The Osmonds | ||||
| from the album Phase III | ||||
| B-side | "Keep on My Side" | |||
| Released | September 4, 1971 | |||
| Recorded | June 21, 1971 | |||
| Length | 3:11 | |||
| Label | MGM | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Joe South | |||
| Producer(s) | Rick Hall | |||
| The Osmonds singles chronology | ||||
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It reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 on October 16, 1971. The song was included on the Osmonds' 1972 album, Phase III.[3] It was certified Gold by the RIAA on November 17, 1971. Joe South also recorded his own version for his self-titled 1971 album.
Charts
edit- The Osmonds version
| Chart (1971) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 3 |
| Australian Kent Music Report | 87 |
| Canadian RPM Top Singles[5] | 1 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[6] | Gold | 1,000,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Billy Joe Royal, "Yo-Yo" Chart Position Retrieved February 21, 2015
- ^ "Canada's only official 100 single survey - RPM 100" (PDF). www.collectionscanada.gc.ca. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-09-16. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
- ^ The Osmonds, Phase III Retrieved February 21, 2015
- ^ "Osmonds - Yo-Yo". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ The Osmonds, "Yo-Yo" Canadian Chart Position Retrieved February 21, 2015
- ^ "American single certifications – The Osmonds – Yo-Yo". Recording Industry Association of America.
External links
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