The Devotions released a song in 1961 about a short story written by whom?
The Devotions:  Their single of a novelty song called "Rip Van Winkle" was released in 1961 on Delta Records; the tune was re-released on Roulette Records in 1962 and again on Roulette in 1964. Rip Van Winkle: "Rip Van Winkle" is a short story by American author Washington Irving published in 1819.
Washington Irving