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Fact #130121

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Down In the Boondocks by Billy Joe Royal enters the Billboard Singles Chart in the USA.

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FACT FILE ON BILLY JOE ROYAL

Full Real Name: Billy Joe Royal.

Birthdate And Place: I was born on April 3, 1944, in Valdosta, Georgia, USA.

Personal Data: I am exactly six feet tall and weigh 145 pounds. I have blue eyes and brown hair.

Family Info: My parents are Mary and Clarence. I have one brother and two sisters -they're younger than I am.

Home Info: We all live in a private home in Marietta, Georgia, USA.

Schools Attended: I'm a graduate of Marietta High School.

Favorites -
Singing Groups: Beatles and Supremes.
Individual Singers: Gene Pitney, James Brown and Jackie De Shannon.
Actor And Actress: MarIon Brando and Romy Schneider.
TV Shows: Get Smart. Colors: Blue.
Foods: Steak, rice and gravy. I also like Italian food.
Hobbies: Playing guitar.
Sports: Horseback riding.

What looked For In A Girl: I like the wholesome type, a cute girl - not too chic and glamorous; quiet, but not too quiet.

What Do You like To Do On A Date? : I like to go to a disco and dance fast and slow. Sometimes, I take my date to a movie.

Business Plans And Ambitions: I'd like to become a character actor, playing supporting roles, not leads.

Personal Plans And Ambitions: I want to own a ranch in Georgia and raise cattle.
(Source : Sixteen magazine, April, 1966)