Many of the greatest classic rock stars gave away tunes to other artists. For example, Little Eva’s “The Loco-Motion” was written by one of the most prominent female rock stars of all time. The track ...
On this day (August 25) in 1962, “The Loco-Motion” by an unknown singer named Little Eva topped the Billboard Hot 100. Penned by her employers, the song changed the young woman’s life forever, ...
Few songs in pop history are a hit one time. “The Loco-Motion” did it three times. The song was originally recorded almost by accident by Little Eva—who had been babysitting for Goffin and King at the ...