Dizzy by Tommy Roe
Artist: Tommy Roe Weeks at #1: 4 weeks Chart dates: March 15, 1969 – April 5, 1969
About
“Dizzy” is a song originally recorded by Tommy Roe, with instrumental backing from L.A. session musicians known as the Wrecking Crew, which was an international hit single in 1969. Co-written by Roe and Freddy Weller, “Dizzy” was a major hit on both sides of the Atlantic, reaching #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks in March 1969, for one week on the UK Singles Chart in June 1969, and was #1 in Canada in March 1969. “Dizzy” has 11 key changes total between a total of four keys. One key is used for the verses, while the choruses get three keys. The key used for the verses is the lowest, while the choruses start off in a higher key, quickly increase to an even higher key, then increase yet again.
