Happy Birthday to Bo Donaldson!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Bo Donaldson, born Robert Walter Donaldson in Cincinnati, Ohio, 69 years ago (on Jun 13, 1954). He was founder and keyboardist of Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods, most noted for the chart-topping 1974 hit, "Billy Don't Be A Hero." Mike Gibbons was the lead singer ...

 

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Reminds me of 7th grade. Yes, we had a student named Billy. He got an earful.

 

[Greg T.]

 

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It was powerful lyrics hidden in an upbeat rhythm that hid the story unless you payed close attention. Most of us kids listened to the chorus and ignored the rest. That makes me sad in a way.