- By day, she taught at Northview High School in Colvina, Calif.; by night, she performed at local nightclubs as Donna Fargo.
- Other No. 1 country hits included "Funny Face" (another million-seller from 1972); "Superman" and "You Were Always There" (both 1973); "You Can't Be a Beacon (if Your Light Don't Shine)" (1974); and "That Was Yesterday" (1977). Just missed scoring another No. 1 hit in 1978 with "Do I Love You (Yes in Every Way)."
- Among the country singers who have recorded songs written by Fargo are Marty Robbins, Tanya Tucker, Kitty Wells, Sonny James, Tammy Wynette, Jody Miller and Dottie West.
- Quit teaching in 1972, as her first hit, "The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A.," reached No. 1 on Billboard magazine's country singles chart. The million-selling song was also a major hit on Billboard's Hot 100 chart.
- When recording "That Was Yesterday," Fargo tried singing the lyrics and then reciting some and singing others. She ended up reciting all the lyrics, resulting in a rare recitation No. 1 country hit.
- Was the fifth most successful female country artist of the '70s.
- Attended High Point College then headed west to study at the University of Southern California, getting her degree and then became a teacher at Northview High School in Covina, California, eventually progressing to head of the English Department.
- While in California, she met her future husband, Stan Silver, who became her manager when she was performing in California clubs and first seeking a career in music.
- Country singer.
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