Bill Shoop Letter

Guiness Book Of World Records

Editor in Chief Craig Glenday

184-192 Drummond St.   Third floor

London NW 13HP  United kingdom

Sir:

Its more than high time Eddy Arnold is listed in your publication.This in the pop culture section in the music records section. Heres why:

Eddy Arnold holds the record for most career weeks at the number one position. An astonishing 145 weeks.

This a record for all genres of music worldwide.

Eddy Arnold also holds the record for charting a single in 7 decades in a row. Starting in the 40s, he charted in the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90 and in 2000. This a record for all genres of music worldwide.

Eddy Arnold also charted in 5 differnt musical categorys. These include country, pop, sacred, adult contemporary and Christmas Billboard charts.

Selling over 89 million records Eddy and Elvis built RCA Records. Before Elvis was Eddy being managed by Colonel Tom Parker. Without a doubt he was a national treasure. Taking country music to the masses. To this day he remains the most successful country singles artist. This verified by noted musicologist Joel Whitburn.

Sincerely,

William C.Shoop

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