{"title":"Dick Monda","description":"\u003cp\u003eDick Monda, also known as Daddy Dewdrop, is an American singer and songwriter best known for his novelty hit \"Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)\" in 1971. His style incorporates elements of pop and rock, with a distinctive playful and comedic tone. Monda's music is often characterized by infectious rhythms and catchy melodies, which have earned him a place in pop culture history. Despite having a relatively short-lived career, his unique approach to music has left an indelible mark on the novelty pop genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rivers-end-the-bible-salesman","title":"River's End\/ The Bible Salesman","description":"This is an amazing single, not only for its music, which is bold and satisfying, but for that picture sleeve. The sleeve reproduces the LP cover from a Cleveland native who wrote and sounded like a guy from the deep south. What's really special about it, I think, is how 1980's it looks... I mean, doesn't that look live a Devo sleeve? In any case, it's quite a shock to realize it was done in 1969, at which time it was promptly ignored. The music is gospel-style soul with a rock beat, and sung like it really matters. Without knowing the whole album, I can't help but wonder if a lot of the religious sentiment isn't sincere, seeing as how this is the guy who became a one-hit wonder a couple of years later under the name of \"Daddy Dewdrop.\" Yes indeed, that was Dick Monda singing \"Chick-A-Boom,\" and he used the moniker off and on throughout his career... which continues to this day, by the way.  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mrichardmonda.com\/index.html\"\u003eHis website\u003c\/a\u003e highlights a recent album release called \"This Time.\" Like every other rocker from the 1960's, though, Monda no longer looks like a young punk... He now looks like an \u003cem\u003eold\u003c\/em\u003e one! :-)  Great stuff... too bad he didn't pay a visit to the top 40 more often.","brand":"Dick Monda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514676654313,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/dickmonda1_ps.jpg?v=1752188828"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.classic45s.com\/collections\/dick-monda\/10-25.oembed","provider":"Classic 45's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}