In 1967, country soul singer Billy Joe Royal, known for his 1965 hit “Down in the Boondocks,” released “Hush.” Written by Joe South, who was behind the Grammy-winning “Games People Play,” “Rose Garden,” and more, “Hush” wasn’t as big a hit for Royal when first released. The song was later covered by Australian band Somebody’s […]
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