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A traditional folk song from North Carolina inspired by an 1866 murder, "Tom Dooley" became a major hit when The Kingston Trio recorded a version in 1958. The recording achieved significant commercial success, reaching the top position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, placing in the top 10 on the Billboard R&B chart, and appearing in the Cashbox Country Music Top 20. The song is recognized as one of the more notable examples of murder ballads.
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