The Cover of "Rolling Stone"
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"The Cover of 'Rolling Stone'" is a song written by Shel Silverstein and first recorded by American rock group Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show. Produced by Ron Haffkine and released in 1972, it was the band's third single and peaked at No. 6 on the U.S. pop chart for two weeks on March 17–24, 1973. The song satirically laments that the band had not appeared on the cover of the Rolling Stone, a magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. The song's success led to the band appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone in 1973, albeit in caricature.
Quick Facts Single by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, from the album Sloppy Seconds ...
"The Cover of 'Rolling Stone'" | ||||
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Single by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show | ||||
from the album Sloppy Seconds | ||||
B-side | "Queen of the Silver Dollar" | |||
Released | October 26, 1972[1] | |||
Recorded | 1972 | |||
Genre | Skiffle, pop rock, country rock,[2] comedy | |||
Length | 2:53 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Songwriter(s) | Shel Silverstein | |||
Producer(s) | Ron Haffkine | |||
Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show singles chronology | ||||
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