Episode 76: “Stagger Lee” by Lloyd Price
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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Staggley - The Longest Song Ever Recorded
Loat Price's version of Staggley was the longest ever recorded, taking up both sides of a 78 record. It went top 10 on Billboard R&B chant and was Archibald's only hit. The song became a standard among white rock musicians over the next few decades.
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