Written, recorded and released as a single in 1964 by the Vibrations this song reached No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was one of the first song recorded by the Yardbirds and Jeff Beck. The most successful version was recorded and released by the McCoys when it reached number one on the singles charts.
Long associated with Ohio State University, after a staff arranger, John Tatgenhorst, begged the marching band director to try playing it. The song debuted on October 9, 1965 and following the crowd's reaction it has been featured at every game since. A free download is available on the University website.
Hang On Sloopy and Ohio State University...
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