What was Bill Hayes famous for in spring 1955?
Winning an Oscar
Starring in a movie
Releasing a novel
The Ballad of Davy Crockett hit
Answer
The Ballad of Davy Crockett, sung by actor Bill Hayes, was a major hit in the spring of 1955, reaching the top of the Billboard charts and selling over 10 million copies. The song was part of the wildly popular Davy Crockett craze, which was sparked by the success of the Disney TV miniseries Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier.
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