14K views · 895 reactions | 1961 Gene Chandler release a all time classic, "The Duke of Earl,which became a number one hit in early 62 on the Pop and R& B chart | Curtis Butler | Facebook

14K views · 698 reactions | The song "Duke of Earl" originated from a vocal warm-up exercise performed by Gene Chandler's (born Eugene Dixon) vocal group, the Dukays The song was released under his new name at the end of 1961 on Vee-Jay Records, quickly rising to number one on both the pop and R&B charts in early 1962, selling over a million copies | Mark Hall | Facebook

1.6K views · 28 reactions | Gene Chandler - Duke Of Earl 1961 Gene Chandler krijgt op 29 Maart 1962 een gouden plaat voor Duke Of Earl. Duke Of Earl is geschreven door Earl Edwards, Eugene Dixon en Berniece Williams en wordt in 1961 als eerste opgenomen door The Dukays voor het Nat label. | Oldie video's on line | Facebook