Rock and Roll Heaven
1973 song co-written by Alan O'Day / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Rock and Roll Heaven" is a song written by Alan O'Day and Johnny Stevenson, popularized by The Righteous Brothers. It is a paean to several deceased singers such as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Otis Redding, and has been rewritten a number of times to include other singers. The song was first recorded by the band Climax in 1973,[1] but it failed to chart. It was then covered by The Righteous Brothers in 1974 and reached number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.[2][3]
Quick Facts Single by Climax, Released ...
"Rock and Roll Heaven" | |
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Single by Climax | |
Released | 1973 |
Genre | Rock and roll |
Label | Rocky Road |
Songwriter(s) | Alan O'Day, Johnny Stevenson |
Producer(s) | Larry Cox |
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