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TIL That James Best, best known as playing Rosco P Coltrane on Dukes of Hazzard was a cousin of the Everly Brothers who recorded several #1 hits of the 50s & 60s including (among others) Wake Up Little Susie, All I Have To Do Is Dream & Bye Bye Love.

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