The Cover of the Rolling Stone

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“The Cover of the Rolling Stone”
Single by Dr. Hook
Released	1973
Writer(s)	Shel Silverstein

The Cover of the Rolling Stone is a song by Shel Silverstein about making a success in the music business. It was originally sung by Dr. Hook, reaching #6 in the US charts. BBC Radio refused to play the song, as it contained the copyright name of a publication, Rolling Stone. The song was re-recorded and rush released in the UK as "The Cover of the Radio Times" (Radio Times being the name given to the weekly TV & Radio Guide published by the BBC), which did find its way onto play lists.

[edit] Recordings

• Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show 1973
• Poison on Crack a Smile...and More Capitol 2000

[edit] Parody Version

• Buck Owens and the Buckaroos On the Cover of the Music City News on Best of Buck Owens, Vol 6. 1976

[edit] Cinema

• Almost Famous 2000