"Yo-Yo" is a song by American singer Billy Joe Royal. It was released on November 3, 1966 through Columbia Records, peaking at #117 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart,Billy Joe Royal, "Yo-Yo" Chart Position Retrieved February 21, 2015 and #28 in Canada. The song was written and produced by Joe South. The Osmonds covered the song and released it as a single on September 4, 1971.
It reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 on October 16, 1971. The song was included on the Osmonds' 1972 album, Phase III.The Osmonds, Phase III Retrieved February 21, 2015 It was certified Gold by the RIAA on November 17, 1971. Joe South also recorded his own version for his self-titled 1971 album.
Charts Chart (1966–1967)PeakpositionCanadian RPM Top Singles28
The Osmonds version
Charts The Osmonds version Chart (1971)PeakpositionUS Billboard Hot 1003Australian Kent Music Report87Canadian RPM Top SinglesThe Osmonds, "Yo-Yo" Canadian Chart Position Retrieved February 21, 20151
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References
External links Genius: Yo-Yo - Lyrics