Tragedy

Brian Hyland

About Tragedy

"Tragedy" is a song by Gerald H. Nelson and Fred B. Burch. A recording of the song by Thomas Wayne and the DeLons rose to #5 on the Billboard Top 100 in 1959. A 1961 cover version by The Fleetwoods rose to #10 on the charts. Brian Hyland also recorded it in 1969, but it only made it to #56. Ronnie Dove also recorded a country-flavored version of the song in 1976, however his version did not chart. Wayne's hit version was released on Memphis, Tennessee-based Fernwood Records, which was owned by Ronald "Slim" Wallace (1957–1965). The single was made with a trio of girls recruited from the local high school. Wayne was a one hit wonder who cut around 20 songs including a remake of his hit for the reactivated Sun label which sounds similar to the original. Some of his other songs were hits for others such as "This Time" (Troy Shondell) and "Girl Next Door Went a Walkin'" (Elvis Presley). Despite all of his recordings for 3 different labels before his death in a car crash on August 15, 1971, he never cut an album and there has never been any CD been issued of his songs. 


Year:
1969
2:52
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#1

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Wind and storm, goes the sun
From the stars, my dark has come
You've gone from me, oh oh tragedy

Oh come back, have me near
Hold me, love, be sincere
You've gone from me, oh oh tragedy

By smoke from a fire of love, oh oh
Our dreams have all gone above, oh oh

Blown by wind, kissed by snow
All that's left is a dark below
You've gone from me, oh oh tragedy

Oh come back, have me near
Hold me, love, be sincere
You've gone from me, oh oh tragedy

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Brian Hyland

Brian Hyland (born November 12, 1943) is an American pop recording artist who was particularly successful during the early 1960s. He continued recording into the 1970s. Allmusic journalist Jason Ankeny states, "Hyland's puppy-love pop virtually defined the sound and sensibility of bubblegum during the pre-Beatles era." Although his status as a teen idol faded, he went on to release several country-influenced albums and had further chart hits later in his career. more »

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Written by: HANK BALLARD

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4 facts about this song

Brenda Lee Version
Brenda Lee was 14 years old when she recorded "Tragedy". This proves her singing prowess at a young age. - The Brenda Lee version of "Tragedy" was released in 1961, two years after the original version by Thomas Wayne. - The song was written by Fred Burch and Gerald Nelson, who were frequent collaborators with Brenda Lee.
Brian Hyland Version
Brian Hyland's cover of "Tragedy" was released in 1969, almost a decade after the original version. - The Brian Hyland version didn't chart as high in the U.S., peaking at number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100. - Despite not reaching as high a position on the charts, the Hyland version remains popular and continues to be played on oldies radio stations.
The Fleetwoods Version
The Fleetwoods were known for their slow, harmonious style, which was a departure from the rockabilly feel of the original "Tragedy". - Their cover version of "Tragedy" was released in 1961, the same year as Brenda Lee's version. - Interestingly The Fleetwoods' was the only version to reach the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 10.
Thomas Wayne Version
The original version of "Tragedy" was sung by Thomas Wayne, released in 1959. - Unfortunately for Wayne, his version peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, a lower position compare to others who covered his song. - Thomas Wayne is the brother of Luther Perkins, who was the guitarist for Johnny Cash's backing band, the Tennessee Three. "Tragedy" is considered as Wayne's greatest hit.

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