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This Day in Rock History - August 25th

1962: Rock producer Don Kirshner hears a demo recording of a new tune written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. He decides to produce it. He likes the singer on the demo so much, he invites her to re-record her performance for the song’s official release.

The singer was Goffen & King’s babysitter, Eva Boyd. Kirshner gives her the name Little Eva and the record “The Loco-Motion” goes on to become a huge hit.