Jody Reynolds, who was male, popped into the top 100 twice in 1958, his first record reaching number 5, his second reaching number 66. Then he disappeared forever…Jody Reynolds
• Endless Sleep – Rock and roll tries hard to come to terms with life, and all its suffering and tragedy. That’s a lot to carry. Tremelo guitar introduces this tale of attempted suicide in the aftermath of romantic discord. More than that, an implied pact: “come join me baby,” he hears, “in my endless sleep.” In the end though, the music can’t carry the weight of the message – he dives in and saves her. This scandal sheet was a top 10 hit in the summer of 1958.
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