Honeycomb (song)
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| "Honeycomb" | |
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| Written | 1954 |
"Honeycomb" is a popular song written by Bob Merrill in 1954. The best-selling version was recorded by Jimmie Rodgers and charted at number one on the Billboard Top 100 in 1957.[1] "Honeycomb" also reached number one on the R&B Best Sellers chart [2] and number seven on the Country & Western Best Sellers in Stores chart.[3] The song is referenced in the McGuire Sisters hit song "Sugartime", when the soloist sings the line: "Just be my "Honeycomb" which is echoed by the other sisters and the male chorus. (Honeycomb, Honeycomb, Honeycomb.)
Cover versions
- In 1986, Gary Morris' version of the song was a country hit, peaking at number twenty-seven.[4]
- Ricky Nelson covered the song on his 1957 debut album "Ricky".
References
| Preceded by
"Tammy" by Debbie Reynolds
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Billboard Top 100 number one single (Jimmie Rodgers version) September 30, 1957 (2 weeks) |
Succeeded by "Wake Up Little Susie" by The Everly Brothers |
| Preceded by
"Tammy" by Debbie Reynolds
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Cash Box magazine best selling record chart #1 record October 5, 1957 |
Succeeded by "Chances Are" by Johnny Mathis |
| Preceded by | Billboard R&B Best Sellers in Stores number-one single October 7, 1957 - October 14, 1957 (two weeks) |
Succeeded by "Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley |
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- Songs written by Bob Merrill
- 1954 songs
- 1957 singles
- 1986 singles
- Billboard Top 100 number-one singles
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- Jimmie Rodgers (pop singer) songs
- Ricky Nelson songs
- Gary Morris songs
- Warner Bros. Records singles
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