Historical Artist Profile
Tommy Roe
Biography & Overview
Thomas David Roe (born May 9, 1942) is an American rock and pop singer-songwriter. Best-remembered for his hits "Sheila" (1962), "Sweet Pea" (1966) and "Dizzy" (1969), Roe was "widely perceived as one of the archetypal bubblegum artists of the late 1960s, but cut some pretty decent rockers along the way, especially early in his career," wrote the AllMusic journalist Bill Dahl.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
8 Charted Tracks
"Sheila"
Entered Charts: 1962
#1 HIT
"Dizzy"
Entered Charts: 1969
#1 HIT
"Everybody"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #3
"Hooray For Hazel"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #6
"Sweet Pea"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #8
"Jam Up Jelly Tight"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #8
"It's Now Winters Day"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #23
"Stagger Lee"
Entered Charts: 1971
Peak: #25
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
6 Charted Tracks
"Dizzy"
Entered Charts: 1969
#1 HIT
"Sheila"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #3
"The Folk Singer"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #4
"Everybody"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #9
"Heather Honey"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #24
"Susie Darlin'"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #37