John "Judy In Disguise" Fred Dies at 63 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Steve M. · 04-16-2005, 10:12 PM

John Fred, who recorded "Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)" with his Playboy Band and hit a number one hit with it in January 1968, died at 63 from compliactions of liver transplants. He'd been ill for a long time.

Fred, whose full name was John Fred Gourrier, wrote his chart-topping hit based on a misheard lyric from the Beatles's "Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds." Ironically, he displaced another Beatles song, "Hello Goodbye," from the number one spot on the Billboard singles chart.

John Fred and his Playboy Band were popular performers in New Orleans for years. He is survived by his wife and son.

musicradio77 · 04-17-2005, 11:58 AM

Yep! John Fred & His Playboy Band did had a one hit wonder called "Judy in Disguise (With Glasses)". I have it on CD. The song was #2 on the WABC's survey back in January of 1968 for two weeks. RIP.

ABlairican Pie · 04-17-2005, 01:45 PM

That's very sad.

That was a fun tune.

But what I want to know, what was all that moaning and groaning in that song?

Cactus Jack · 04-17-2005, 05:04 PM

Just listened to the song HIlarious. RIP John

Cactus Jack · 04-17-2005, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain ABlairica

But what I want to know, what was all that moaning and groaning in that song?

John and Mrs. Fred at it?

musicradio77 · 04-17-2005, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain ABlairica

But what I want to know, what was all that moaning and groaning in that song?

I've heard that one. It sounded like something from a porn movie that it was mentioned in the song.

Penny Lane · 04-17-2005, 08:12 PM

That song came out when I was a senior in high school! Oh My! I am Old!

RIP John

Pitooey · 04-17-2005, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Penny Lane

That song came out when I was a senior in high school! Oh My! I am Old!

RIP John

You're not the only Oldie but, goodie here Penny.

That was a good song. Too bad he died though.

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Steve M. Back on the road to reality Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 07, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33,307	John "Judy In Disguise" Fred Dies at 63 John Fred, who recorded "Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)" with his Playboy Band and hit a number one hit with it in January 1968, died at 63 from compliactions of liver transplants. He'd been ill for a long time. Fred, whose full name was John Fred Gourrier, wrote his chart-topping hit based on a misheard lyric from the Beatles's "Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds." Ironically, he displaced another Beatles song, "Hello Goodbye," from the number one spot on the Billboard singles chart. John Fred and his Playboy Band were popular performers in New Orleans for years. He is survived by his wife and son.

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