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Billy Joe Royal has died

madzonie — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 03:51:20 GMT

(From Facebook post)

"Billy Joe Royal: Country Singer Dies at 73 in North Carolina, Publicist Confirms

Royal released his breakout single, “Down in the Boondocks,” in 1965, before he began recording country music with Atlantic Records. He gave his final concert in Georgia on Sept. 24."

I loved that song and played it all the time when I was in high school.

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AliJoi5 — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 04:13:25 GMT

Oh man, that sux... I love that song!

Every night I watch the light

from the house up on the hill.

I love a little girl that lives up there

and I guess I always will...

I thought their forbidden romance sounded so "grown up" and tragically beautiful when I was little. I think he also made Cherry Hill Park? Another great one. RIP!

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Constance2 — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 12:44:25 GMT

He will be missed. So many singers I've enjoyed have passed this year.

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ValuSkr — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 13:34:08 GMT

I don't know him but RIP.

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momtochloe — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 14:14:13 GMT

Oh my goodness I had forgotten about Cherry Hill Park until I just played a clip . . . very scandalous back in the day!

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qualitygal — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 14:26:22 GMT

Oh yeah, I knew his music too! It was great.

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Venezia — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 14:56:16 GMT

I saw him perform live "back in the day". He was very good. At least he continued doing what he loved right up to the end and that's all most of us can hope for.

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AliJoi5 — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 14:58:44 GMT

@momtochloe wrote:
Oh my goodness I had forgotten about Cherry Hill Park until I just played a clip . . . very scandalous back in the day!

Yes! Even as a kid I knew something very saucy was going on there. Mary Hill was quite liberated indeed. lol Hey it was 1969! Now I know why my brother loved it so much. Talk about 2 songs at opposite ends of the spectrum though.

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Topaz Gem — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 15:08:49 GMT

I'm glad I took a second look at the thread title. I thought it said, "Billy Joel...". May Billy Joe Royal rest in peace.

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Q4u — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 15:16:42 GMT

Loved that song as well.... very talented.... sorry to hear the news...

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cowboy sam — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 17:54:34 GMT

He will be missed .

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Reba055 — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 18:34:45 GMT

I'm sure a lot of people don't even know who he is, but he was a very talented singer. I listened to his country music. RIP

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Pearlee — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 22:22:09 GMT

Down in the Boondocks:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nYhDvktiJo

Cherry Hill Park:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y3EKu0gsUk

I Knew You When

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLsbUogcPak

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Preds — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 23:39:06 GMT

@Reba055 wrote:
I'm sure a lot of people don't even know who he is, but he was a very talented singer. I listened to his country music. RIP

And a beautiful writer. A lot of his songs were done by other people. A true talent. "Tell it like it is ..."

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Kix — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 02:12:55 GMT

I did not know he died, thank you for sharing info., great music !!