The Duck (song)
"The Duck" | ||||
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Single by Jackie Lee | ||||
from the album The Duck | ||||
B-side | "Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide" | |||
Released | November 1965 | |||
Genre | Soul | |||
Length | 2:20 | |||
Label | Mirwood | |||
Songwriter(s) | Fred Sledge Smith, Earl Nelson | |||
Producer(s) | Fred Sledge Smith | |||
Jackie Lee singles chronology | ||||
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"The Duck" is a song written by Fred Sledge Smith and Earl Nelson and performed by Jackie Lee. It reached No. 4 on the U.S. R&B chart and No. 14 on the U.S. pop chart in 1966.[1] It was featured on his 1966 album The Duck.[2]
The song was arranged by Fred Hill and produced by Fred Sledge Smith.[3]
Other versions[]
- Bobby Freeman released a version of the song as a single in 1965, but it did not chart.[4]
- Sandy Nelson released a version of the song on his 1966 album "In" Beat.[5]
- The Olympics released a version of the song on their 1966 album Something Old, Something New.[6]
- Billy Preston released a version of the song on his 1966 album Wildest Organ in Town![7]
References[]
- ^ "Jackie Lee, "The Duck" Chart Positions". Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ "Jackie Lee, The Duck". Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ "Jackie Lee, "The Duck" Single Release". Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ "Bobby Freeman, "The Duck" Single Release". Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ "Sandy Nelson, "In" Beat". Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ "The Olympics, Something Old, Something New". Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ "Billy Preston, Wildest Organ in Town!". Retrieved March 21, 2019.
Categories:
- 1965 songs
- 1965 singles
- Songs written by Fred Sledge Smith
- 1960s rhythm and blues song stubs