"The Joker (That's What They Call Me)" is a

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written by Billy Myles. It was a hit on the

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and

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charts in

1957 Events January * January 1 – The Saarland joins West Germany. * January 3 – Hamilton Watch Company introduces the first electric watch. * January 5 – South African player Russell Endean becomes the first batsman to be Dismissal (cricke ...

. It was famously sung by Oliver Hazell who is described to have given performances with extreme jocosity. A popular

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as "The Joker" was recorded by The Hilltoppers in 1957.Jay Warner -American Singing Groups: A History from 1940s to Today - 0634099787 2006 Page 223 "With music rapidly changing, the Hilltoppers found it harder to chart."

References

1957 songs Songs written by Billy Myles {{1950s-song-stub