The Canadian Sweethearts
Encyclopedia
The Canadian Sweethearts were a Canadian
singing duo
, who were popular during the 1960s, but disbanded in 1977. The duo consisted of vocalist Lucille Starr
, and her guitar
playing husband, Bob Regan. Regan was born on March 13, 1931 and died on March 5, 1990.
Often referred to as Bob & Lucille, the duo recorded at a small recording studio
in Hollywood, California and later for Epic Records
in Nashville, Tennessee
. They also recorded for A&M Records
, with an early single
release being "Out For Fun" and "Freight Train".
They are best known for the rockabilly
song, "Eeny Meeny Miney Moe." Their contribution to the genre has been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
singing duo
Duet (music)
A duet is a musical composition for two performers. In classical music, the term is most often used for a composition for two singers or pianists; with other instruments, the word duo is also often used. A piece performed by two pianists performing together on the same piano is referred to as...
, who were popular during the 1960s, but disbanded in 1977. The duo consisted of vocalist Lucille Starr
Lucille Starr
Lucille Starr is a Franco-Manitoban / British Columbian singer, songwriter, and yodeler best known for her 1964 hit single, "Quand Le Soleil Dit Bonjour Aux Montagnes" .-Biography:...
, and her guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
playing husband, Bob Regan. Regan was born on March 13, 1931 and died on March 5, 1990.
Often referred to as Bob & Lucille, the duo recorded at a small recording studio
Recording studio
A recording studio is a facility for sound recording and mixing. Ideally both the recording and monitoring spaces are specially designed by an acoustician to achieve optimum acoustic properties...
in Hollywood, California and later for Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
. They also recorded for A&M Records
A&M Records
A&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:...
, with an early single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
release being "Out For Fun" and "Freight Train".
They are best known for the rockabilly
Rockabilly
Rockabilly is one of the earliest styles of rock and roll music, dating to the early 1950s.The term rockabilly is a portmanteau of rock and hillbilly, the latter a reference to the country music that contributed strongly to the style's development...
song, "Eeny Meeny Miney Moe." Their contribution to the genre has been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame
Rockabilly Hall of Fame
The Rockabilly Hall of Fame was established on the internet on March 21, 1997, to present early rock and roll history and information relative to the artists and personalities involved in this pioneering American music genre....
.
Albums
| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Introducing the Canadian Sweethearts | A&M |
| 1967 | The Canadian Sweethearts | Epic |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart Positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN Country | US Country Hot Country Songs Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales... |
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| 1964 | "Hootenanny Express" | — | 45 | Introducing the Canadian Sweethearts |
| 1965 | "Stand Upon the Mountain" | 5 | — | |
| "Lookin' Back to See" | 2 | — | The Canadian Sweethearts | |
| 1966 | "Don't Knock on My Door" | 1 | — | Singles only |
| 1968 | "Let's Wait a Little Longer" | — | 51 | |
| 1970 | "Dream Baby" (as Bob Regan & Lucille Starr) | 28 | 50 |