The single "Sheila" was Roe's first and only #1 hit, a simple slice of rock and roll that sounded both current and reminiscent of earlier rockabilly styles. It was a major hit in 1962, reaching #1 on the Billboard charts.
- The song was recorded at the Echo Sound Studio in Urbana, Illinois. It was co-produced by Roe himself along with his manager, Fred Foster. The single was released on the small independent label, Futura Records, before being picked up by ABC-Paramount.
- Despite its simple structure and catchy melody, "Sheila" spent one week at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in August 1962. The song also reached the Top 10 in the UK and Australia.
- The success of "Sheila" propelled Roe to international fame, leading to appearances on American Bandstand and The Ed Sullivan Show. It established him as a teen idol and a reliable hitmaker for the next few years.
Tommy Roe was an American rock and roll singer-songwriter. He is best known for his string of 1960s pop hits.
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