Released in Dec. 1965, and a Top 40 hit in early '66. Tremendous performance, and this is, for several reasons, the best upload of it that you'll find (otherwise we wouldn't have bothered).
From Shindig, in 1965, Billy Joe Royal does this showstopper. It's my favorite song from him! It's a shorter version, but still incredible!
Provided to YouTube by Sony Music Entertainment I've Got to Be Somebody · Billy Joe Royal Down in the Boondocks ℗ Originally released 1965. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a...
"I'VE GOT TO BE SOMEBODY" peaked at the #38 spot in 1966 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was written and produced by Joe South. LYRICS: I never had any reason For ambition or drive In...
Provided to YouTube by Sony Music Entertainment I've Got to Be Somebody · Billy Joe Royal The Best of Billy Joe Royal ℗ Originally recorded 1965. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainme...