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Frankie And Johnny

Sam Cooke

1963

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Reached #14 on the Hot 100, Charted for 11 weeks, Album: The Best Of Sam Cooke, Volume 2.

Peak Chart Position#14
Year1963
AlbumThe Best Of Sam Cooke, Volume 2

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Why This Song Matters

Frankie And Johnny became a nationally visible song, reaching #14 on the Hot 100. It stayed in circulation for 11 chart weeks. The Best Of Sam Cooke, Volume 2 places the song in its original album setting.

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