Friday, August 30, 2019

"Stir It Up And Serve It" by Tommy Roe

Georgia singer and songwriter Tommy Roe, backed by The Roemans, had an impressive chart run through the 60s with smash hits like "Sheila" and "Dizzy," both of which hit #1. In-between he scored additional hits with "Everybody" (#3), "Sweet Pea" (#8), and "Hooray For Hazel" (#6).

As the 60s come to a close, Roe geared up to sustain his chart presence into the next decade. Things looked promising with his Top 10 hit from 1970, "Jam Up Jelly Tight," which landed at #8. But it would prove to be his last Top 40 hit with the exception of his version of "Stagger Lee," which peaked at #25 in 1971.

"Stir It Up And Serve It" was the follow-up to "Jam Up Jelly Tight." This sexually charged song couldn't climb higher than #50, though. Roe's chart career would end in 1973 when "Working Class Hero" stalled at #97.


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