Leif Garrett

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Leif Garrett (b. 1961) is a veteran actor, singer, and TV personality who began as a child actor before becoming famous during the 1970s as a recording artist and teen idol. Best known for "I Was Made For Dancin'" (1978), other songs include his hit covers of Dion's "Runaround Sue" (1977) and The Beach Boys' "Surfin' USA" (1977).


Best known songs (with years) include:

  • Runaround Sue (1977)
  • Surfin' U.S.A. (1977)
  • I Was Made For Dancing (1978)
  • Put Your Head On My Shoulder (1978)
  • The Wanderer (1978)
  • Feel The Need (1979)
  • Memorize Your Number (1979)
  • When I Think Of You (1979)
  • I Was Looking For Someone To Love (1980)
  • Runaway Rita (1981)

Pop charts debut year: 1977

Years active: 1966 - present

Genres: Bubblegum, teen pop, disco

Labels: 20th Century, Atlantic, Scotti Brothers, Tongue and Groove, Cleopatra, Golden Lane

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