"Rod McKuen Was the Bestselling Poet in American History." Canadian connections: His poem, “Seasons in the Sun,” became one of the biggest-selling Canadian singles of all time for singer Terry Jacks. Rupi Kaur, the Canadian “InstaPoet,” has sales that rival McKuen’s at his peak.

MRonezero.bsky.socialJun 20, 2024 1:33am

A couple years ago, Slate asked (and attempted to answer) this very question. slate.com/culture/2022...

Fifty Years Ago, He Was America’s Most Famous Writer. Why Haven’t You Ever Heard of Him?

He sold 60 million books and 100 million records. Then he disappeared.

Thank you so much for this link.

Roll over, Hugh Prather, and tell Racter the news.