Tommy Roe - Hooray For Hazel

Tommy Roe is an American pop singer and songwriter best known for a string of upbeat hits during the 1960s. Born Thomas David Roe on May 9, 1942, in Atlanta, Georgia, he became associated with the catchy, melodic style later described as bubblegum pop. Roe scored his first major hit with "Sheila" in 1962. The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and established him as a successful young recording artist. He followed it with other popular singles including "Everybody," "Sweet Pea," "Hooray for Hazel," and "Dizzy." "Dizzy," released in 1969, became one of Roe's biggest successes, also reaching No. 1 in the United States and becoming an international hit. His recordings were known for memorable hooks, lighthearted lyrics, and polished pop arrangements. Tommy Roe was unusual among many pop singers of the era because he wrote or co-wrote much of his own material. His music bridged the transition from early rock and roll into the more polished pop sounds of the late 1960s. Although his greatest chart success came during the 1960s, Roe continued performing and remained a familiar figure on oldies and nostalgia concert circuits. Songs such as "Sheila" and "Dizzy" remain enduring examples of 1960s American pop music.