The Ivy Three - Yogi

August 1960 - Weeks On Chart: 7 - Highest Position: 8

This features a pounding piano, recited vocals, and imitations of Yogi Bear. It's close to unlistenable but it's unique and fascinating.

The Ivy Three were from Garden City on Long Island in New York state. They were three undergraduates at the local Adelphi University when they formed in 1959. "Yogi" was their first single; it reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100.

That was it for them; they disbanded in 1961. Two of the three went on to be managers in the music industry.

Created November 12, 2026.

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