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"Lies" is a song written by Beau Charles and Buddy Randell, performed by The Knickerbockers; the single was produced by Jerry Fuller. It reached #20 on the U.S. pop chart in 1966. It was featured on their 1966 album Lies and is famous for often being mistaken for a Beatles track due to its similarities to their style and harmonies.
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- ↑ "The Kingsmen, The Kingsmen Volume 3". Discogs . 1965. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ↑ "The Kingsmen, "The Jolly Green Giant" Single Release". Discogs . December 1964. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ↑ "Top Singles of 1965", Billboard 1966 International Record & Talent Showcase. Section Two. December 25, 1965. p. 23-24. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ↑ "Sandy Nelson, Drum Discotheque". Discogs . 1965. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ↑ "The Ravens, "Listen to Me Now"". Discogs . Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ↑ "The Royal Guardsmen, Snoopy vs. the Red Baron". Discogs . January 1967. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ↑ "Don and the Goodtimes, Don & the Goodtimes". AllMusic . Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ↑ "The Knickerbockers, The Very Best of the Knickerbockers: Lies". Discogs . 1998. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ↑ "45cat.com" . Retrieved March 20, 2019.
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