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Old 07-23-2012, 10:10 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Thumbs up The Story Behind "Hey Little Cobra"

Did you guys know this? I certainly didn't. I was catching up on my issues of Old Cars Weekly and ran across this story.
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I did not know that. Thanks for sharing.

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Talking Shelby Cobra: Fifty Years!

Monday, July 23rd--Colin Comer's book about the 50 years of the Cobra tells the story about how it all happened. The book didn't say much about her dating Shelby though. It's a great story. The book itself is a great addition to any library about these great cars. Paul
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Great story, Don. Thanks.
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interesting article and I wonder if he ever went after her for a taste of whatever royalties she was able to get for herself off that song?
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interesting article and I wonder if he ever went after her for a taste of whatever royalties she was able to get for herself off that song?
LOL. Read the story again Jon. Benefits are the same as royalties aren't they?

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LOL. Read the story again Jon. Benefits are the same as royalties aren't they?

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yup, in some circles they sure are but money to the dearly departed one was far more important than a woman could ever be!
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As mentioned Colin Comer's book covered this as well.

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"Hey Little Cobra" got her a Cobra, but the theme from Rocky got her a house in Beverly Hills.

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Good story...thanks Don.
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