Henry Gross "Shannon" RIAA Gold Single Award
RIAA Gold Single award for Henry Gross track "Shannon". The track, released in February 1976, was certified Gold for one million copies sold on June 18, 1976. The track was written by Gross about the death of Carl Wilson's (Beach Boys) Irish Setter dog, who had been killed by a car. The song became an international success. It reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1976 and topped the charts in Canada and New Zealand, while also charting in numerous other countries. Mouse Over to Zoom/Click to Enlarge Photos Item Highlights: RIAA Gold Single Award In VG condition First presentation award from 1976 Presented to artist manager All original including backing paper Known as a RIAA "floater" award, they were made from 1975-81 Award measures approx. 13" x 17" Great collectors item for any Henry Gross fan FREE insured shipping to continental U.S. International shipping available Detailed Item Description: This is a first presentation RIAA Gold Single award that would have been manufacture