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Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs

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Musicians

The Resume

    (1961-1970)
    Born in Dallas, Texas
    Members in 1965:
    Domingo 'Sam' Samudio (November 23, 1933- ), vocals and organ
    Ray Stinnet, guitar
    David Martin, bass guitar
    Jerry Patterson, drums
    Butch Gibson, sax
    Recorded the singles 'Wooly Bully' (1965), 'Ju Ju Hand' (1965), 'Little Red Riding Hood' (1966), 'The Hair on My Chinny Chin Chin' (1966) and 'How Do You Catch a Girl' (1967)

Why they might be annoying:

    Sam was nicknamed 'the Sham' because he couldn't really play the organ, he could only play five chords.
    He was known for his campy costumes of capes and turbans.
    Most of the Pharaohs quit in a pay dispute shortly after 'Wooly Bully' became a hit.
    After the Six Day War between Israel and Egypt (1967), the band changed its name to the more politically correct Sam the Sham Revue.

Why they might not be annoying:

    'Wooly Bully' was Billboard's Single of the Year.
    Although they are often (mis)remembered as one-hit wonders, the leering 'Little Red Riding Hood' was another smash, reaching #2 in Billboard and #1 in Cash Box.
    Samudio won a Grammy for writing the liner notes to his solo album 'Sam Hard and Heavy.' (1972)

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 32 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 14 Votes: 21.43% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 16 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 38 Votes: 60.53% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 46 Votes: 52.17% Annoying