"The Rapper" is a song by The Jaggerz, written by Dominic Ierace, better known as Donnie Iris. Released as a single, it reached #2 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart and was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1970 (see 1970 in music) for selling over a million copies of the record.^[1]

[edit] Covers

"The Rapper" has been covered by two Jaggerz members. Since beginning his solo career, Donnie Iris has covered the song numerous times in concert. Additionally, live recordings of the song have appeared on his compilation albums.

Also, "The Rapper" was covered by Jimmie Ross during the time period when The Jaggerz weren't together in the duo Cooper & Ross with Kathy Cooper.

Since regrouping in 1989, The Jaggerz have continued to perform "The Rapper" live in concert.

Additionally, the single was covered by Wolfman Jack.

[edit] Album appearances

• We Went to Different Schools Together, 1970 (The Jaggerz)
• Live! At Nick's Fat City, 1998 (Donnie Iris)
• 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Donnie Iris, 2001 (Donnie Iris)
• Ah! Live!, 2009 (Donnie Iris)

[edit] References

1. ^ RIAA Gold and Platinum Search Results

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