Girl Watcher

"Girl Watcher" is a song written by Ronald B. Killette and Wayne Pittman and performed by The O'Kaysions. It was produced by North State Music.[1] The single was first released in March 1968 on North State Records, but it did not become a hit until re-released in June 1968 on ABC Records.[2]

"Girl Watcher"
Single by The O'Kaysions
from the album Girl Watcher
B-side"Deal Me In"
ReleasedMarch 1968 (Original US release)
June 1968 (Second US release)
GenreBlue-eyed soul
Length2:35
LabelABC
Songwriter(s)Ronald B. Killette, Wayne Pittman
Producer(s)North State Music
The O'Kaysions singles chronology
"Girl Watcher"
(1968)
"Love Machine"
(1968)

"Girl Watcher" received gold record status for a million sales from the R.I.A.A. in December 1968.[3]

Chart performance

It reached No.5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #6 on the Billboard Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart in 1968[4] and was featured on the group's 1968 album, Girl Watcher.[5]

The single ranked No.45 on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1968.[6]

Other versions

References

  1. "The O'Kaysions, "Girl Watcher" Second Single Release". Discogs. June 1968. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  2. "The O'Kaysions, "Girl Watcher" Original Single Release". Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  3. MurrellI, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 245. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
  4. "The O'Kaysions, "Girl Watcher" Chart Positions". Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  5. "The O'Kaysions, Girl Watcher". Discogs. 1968. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  6. "Billboard Top 100 - 1968". Archived from the original on November 25, 2010. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  7. "Tam White, "Girl Watcher" Single Release". Discogs. 1968. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  8. "Spontaneous Combustion, Strike Anywhere". Discogs. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  9. "Beau Jocque And The Zydeco Hi-Rollers* – Zydeco Giant". Discogs. 1999. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  10. "Wheel Watcher Wheel Of Fortune Promo". YouTube. Retrieved June 24, 2020.


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