Fibbin'
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"Fibbin'" is a popular
song
, with music by Michael Merlo and words by Patrick Welch
, written in 1958
.
In the United States
, the most popular version was a recording by Patti Page
(Mercury Records
catalog number
71355) that was made in 1958, entering the Billboard chart on September 28, 1958, lasting 9 weeks, and reaching #39 on the chart. In the United Kingdom
, Petula Clark
recorded the song.
Popular music
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Song
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, with music by Michael Merlo and words by Patrick Welch
Patrick Welch
Patrick Daniel Welch was a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 38th district from 1983 through 2004. He was the Assistant Majority Leader.-External links:* official IL Senate website** *Follow the Money - Patrick Welch...
, written in 1958
1958 in music
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.
In the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, the most popular version was a recording by Patti Page
Patti Page
Clara Ann Fowler , known by her professional name Patti Page, is an American singer, one of the best-known female artists in traditional pop music. She was the best-selling female artist of the 1950s, and has sold over 100 million records...
(Mercury Records
Mercury Records
Mercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal...
catalog number
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71355) that was made in 1958, entering the Billboard chart on September 28, 1958, lasting 9 weeks, and reaching #39 on the chart. In the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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, Petula Clark
Petula Clark
Petula Clark, CBE is an English singer, actress, and composer whose career has spanned seven decades.Clark's professional career began as an entertainer on BBC Radio during World War II...
recorded the song.