"Yo-Yo" is a song written by Joe South and first released as a single by Billy Joe Royal in 1966, peaking at No. 117 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart,[1] and #28 in Canada.[2] The Osmonds covered the song and released it as a single on September 4, 1971.
"Yo-Yo" | ||||
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![]() U.S. 7" single | ||||
Single by The Osmonds | ||||
from the album Phase III | ||||
B-side | "Keep on My Side" | |||
Released | September 4, 1971 | |||
Recorded | June 21, 1971 | |||
Length | 3:11 | |||
Label | MGM | |||
Songwriter(s) | Joe South | |||
Producer(s) | Rick Hall | |||
The Osmonds singles chronology | ||||
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It reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 on October 16, 1971. The song was included on the Osmonds' 1972 album, Phase III.[3] It was certified Gold by the RIAA on November 17, 1971. Joe South also recorded his own version of the song for his self-titled 1971 album.
Chart (1971) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 3 |
Australian Kent Music Report | 87 |
Canadian RPM Top Singles[5] | 1 |
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United States (RIAA)[6] | Gold | 1,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
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