*First line is the artist name. 1974. This song was written and first recorded by Layng Martine Jr. But, this artist made it a hit. It hit #1 on the country charts and #20 on the pop charts. The artist said many radio stations refused to play it at first because they thought it was risque. "I said, 'We're talking about suntan lotion, and if you still think it's risque, then don't play it,'"