"Double Shot (Of My Baby's Love)" is a song first recorded by
Dick Holler
Richard Louis Holler (born October 16, 1934 in Indianapolis, Indiana[Biography](_blank)
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& the Holidays, written by
Don Smith and
Cyril Vetter
Cyril Vetter is an American songwriter with a career has spanned a variety of industries, including music, broadcasting and publishing. He owned TV and radio stations, a television production firm, newspapers as well as music recording and publi ...
. It was later recorded by
the Swingin' Medallions
The Swingin' Medallions are an American beach music group from Greenwood, South Carolina, United States.
History
The band was formed as The Medallions in 1962 adding the "Swingin'" in 1965; possibly as a tribute to the Swingin' Travelers, an R& ...
who released it as their second single in 1966. Peaking at #17 on the
U.S.
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''Billboard'' Hot 100,
[ ''Billboard'' Singles Allmusic.com] the recording became a hit although banned on many radio stations due to lines referring to drinking and sex: "worst hangover I ever had" and "she loved me so hard".
The song has since been recorded by numerous artists including
the Residents
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on the album ''
Third Reich & Roll'',
Joe Stampley
Joe Stampley (born June 6, 1943) is an American country music singer. He had success as the lead singer of a rock group, in a country duo with Moe Bandy and as a solo performer. Stampley has released over 20 albums and more than 60 singles in ...
, and
the Cockroaches
The Cockroaches were an Australian pub rock band active throughout the 1980s. The band was founded in 1979 by the Field brothers—Paul (lead vocals), John (rhythm guitar, vocals), and Anthony (lead guitar, vocals)—and Tony Henry on drums ...
.
List of versions
References
External links
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Allmusic.com: Double Shot (Of My Baby's Love)br>
Louisiana Music Hall of Fame: Cyril Vetter
1963 songs
1966 singles
Joe Stampley songs
The Cockroaches songs
Smash Records singles
Songs about alcohol
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