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in 1921. In 1951, it was competing with a number of other cover versions which also charted. Butler's recording peaked at No. 17 on the
Records Most Played by Disc Jockeys chart, whilst on the Most Played in Juke-Boxes and Best Selling Pop Singles charts, it made No. 18. The song became Butler's
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Mocambo. He opened at the club in June 1951, which had a large banner outside saying 'Our Own Champ Butler'. Stars in the audience for his opening night included
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Holidays, and for a brief period, he worked as a comedy duo with a dancer. He took a job at the parking lot of the
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775:(booklet). Champ Butler. London, England: Jasmine Records. JASCD 724.
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840:. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 1953-01-24. p. 25.
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895:"Valley Musicians: Butler Named Singing Find Of 1951"
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Western movies : a guide to 5,105 feature films
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1753:. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Co. p. 89.
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2099:"Singer Champ Butler Now Faces Bankruptcy"
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