About two years after this single was released, "The Duke of Earl" Gene Chandler would cover the song on one of his singles.

At the age of 17, Pitts performed on Gene Chandler's "Rainbow '65," which would become his first appearance on many hit recordings.

They remember Gene Chandler topping the charts with "Duke of Earl.

"Duke of Earl" is a 1962 US number-one song, originally by Gene Chandler.

The original Gene Chandler recording featured in the film "Hairspray".

Gene Chandler stayed for one more minor hit but the other acts moved on.

Gene Chandler, a selectman in Bartlett, said he did not think national issues should be brought before town meetings.

Watson was also on other famous live recordings from the Regal Theater, including Gene Chandler's Rainbow '65.

Gene Chandler was chanting 'The Duke of Earl'.

He also wrote songs for his brother, as well as for musicians such as Major Lance and Gene Chandler.