: While covered by many, only two versions ever hit the US Billboard Hot 100: Paul Evans' 1960 version at #16 and Johnny Rivers' 1965 version at #20. Sci-Fi & Cinema

: It was NBC's first major foray into post-1:00 AM programming, premiering in 1972 to capture the younger audience right after The Tonight Show .

: You can find curated archives of its most famous guest spots—from Natalie Cole's breakout hits to performances by Linda Ronstadt and The Temptations—on the official YouTube channel . The Folk Song Legend

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: While covered by many, only two versions ever hit the US Billboard Hot 100: Paul Evans' 1960 version at #16 and Johnny Rivers' 1965 version at #20. Sci-Fi & Cinema

: It was NBC's first major foray into post-1:00 AM programming, premiering in 1972 to capture the younger audience right after The Tonight Show . midnight_special

: You can find curated archives of its most famous guest spots—from Natalie Cole's breakout hits to performances by Linda Ronstadt and The Temptations—on the official YouTube channel . The Folk Song Legend : While covered by many, only two versions