The Band Deep Purple
The British rock band Deep Purple got their name from Pete De Rose's hit after guitarist Ritchie Blackmore's grandmother repeatedly asked if they would be performing the song, her personal favourite.
| Preceded by "Sugar Shack" by Jimmy Gilmer & the Fireballs |
Billboard Hot 100 number one single (Tempo/Stevens version) November 16, 1963 |
Succeeded by "I'm Leaving It Up to You" by Dale & Grace |
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