Dr Hook – Only Sixteen

“Only Sixteen” is a song by the singer-songwriter Sam Cooke, released in May 1959. The song was inspired by the sixteenth birthday of Lou Rawls’ stepsister, Eunice. This was  was originally intended for actor Steve Rowland, who often hung around the Keen studio.

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Dr Hook - Only Sixteen

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Dr. Hook released a version of “Only Sixteen” in the winter of 1975. Their version was the most successful chart release of the song. It reached number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the Cash Box Top 100. Dr. Hook’s version spent 22 weeks on the charts and became a Gold record. The song was banned by the BBC.

“Only Sixteen” was a top 15 hit on Billboard’s Hot R&B Sides chart and also charted within the top 30 of the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. In the UK it was covered, and taken to No. 1, by Craig Douglas.

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