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The credits and Leeds Publishing Company list Watson as a co-writer. Best later claimed that Watson had nothing to do with the creation of the song, but Watson maintained in his late 1960s autobiography that he and Best wrote the song together, lyrics and music respectively. Best was a member of
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This article is about the song written by Ivory "Deek" Watson and William "Pat" Best. For the similarly titled song by Abner Silver, see
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Art Kassel and His "Kassels-in-the-air" (vocal by Jimmy Featherstone) – their recording was also a chart hit peaking at No. 15 in 1947.
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recorded an early soul version. Released in 1957, it peaked at 17 on the pop charts, and 15 on the R&B charts. (
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Best Seller chart on January 10, 1947, and lasted 14 weeks on the chart, peaking at number seven.
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Best Seller chart on January 10, 1947, and lasted four weeks on the chart, peaking at number six.
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Best Seller chart on January 10, 1947, and lasted five weeks on the chart, peaking at number six.
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Best Seller chart on November 22, 1946 and lasted 12 weeks on the chart, peaking at number one.
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The Cleftones – 1962. (Gee label, then Roulette label. The Cleftones Presenting Heart and Soul)
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Put 'em in a Box, Tie 'em with a Ribbon, and Throw 'em in the Deep Blue Sea
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song written by Ivory "Deek" Watson, founding member of
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