“The End” would be Earl Grant’s only US #Top40 pop hit, but hardly the end of his success. His organ instrumental “Sweet Sixteen Bars” reached #9 on Billboard’s R&B chart in 1962… and his recordings of standards made him a popular album/nightclub performer. #EarlGrant #OneHitWondered #MusicSky

The quality of that Earl Grant clip of him performing “The End” was definitely subpar, to say the least… Here’s a great clip of Grant on The Ed Sullivan Show. #EarlGrant #EdSullivan #OneHitWondered #MusicSky

Earl Grant’s breakthrough came quickly in 1958 with the smooth vocal ballad "The End," written by Jimmy Krondes & Sid Jacobson and backed by an orchestra led by Charles ‘Bud’ Dant. The track showcased his signature warmth and featured a plush organ backdrop. #EarlGrant #OneHitWondered #MusicSky

Before becoming a staple of mid-century easy listening and lounge pop, Oklahoma-born Earl Grant was a classically trained musician/multi-instrumentalist. Decca signed Grant in 1957 after spotting him performing in LA clubs. #EarlGrant #Decca #OneHitWondered

The week of September 29, 1958, American pianist/organist & vocalist Earl Grant earned US #OneHitWonder honors when his romantic pop ballad “The End” entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #15. The single spent 13 weeks on the chart, peaking at #7. #EarlGrant #OneHitWondered #MusicSky