Yo-Yo (Billy Joe Royal song)

"Yo-Yo" is a song written by Joe South and first released as a single by Billy Joe Royal in 1966, peaking at #117 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart,^[1] and #28 in Canada.^[2] The Osmonds covered the song and released it as a single on September 4, 1971.

"Yo-Yo"
U.S. 7" single
Single by The Osmonds
from the album Phase III
B-side	"Keep on My Side"
Released	September 4, 1971
Recorded	June 21, 1971
Length	3:11
Label	MGM
Songwriter(s)	Joe South
Producer(s)	Rick Hall
The Osmonds singles chronology
"Double Lovin'" (1971) "Yo-Yo" (1971) "Down by the Lazy River" (1972)

It reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 on October 16, 1971. The song was included on the Osmonds' 1972 album, Phase III.^[3] It was certified Gold by the RIAA on November 17, 1971. Joe South also recorded his own version for his self-titled 1971 album.

Charts

The Osmonds version

Chart (1971)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100[4]	3
Australian Kent Music Report	87
Canadian RPM Top Singles[5]	1

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[6]	Gold	1,000,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.