Little Boy Sad
| "Little Boy Sad" | ||||
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| Single by Johnny Burnette | ||||
| from the album Johnny Burnette Sings | ||||
| B-side | "(I Go) Down to the River" | |||
| Released | January 23, 1961 | |||
| Genre | Rock and roll | |||
| Length | 2:01 | |||
| Label | Liberty Records 55298 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Wayne Walker | |||
| Producer(s) | Snuff Garrett | |||
| Johnny Burnette singles chronology | ||||
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"Little Boy Sad" is a song written by Wayne Walker and performed by Johnny Burnette. The song reached #12 on the UK Singles Chart and #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961.[1] The song appeared on his 1961 album, Johnny Burnette Sings.[2]
The song was produced by Snuff Garrett.[3]
Chart history
[edit]Weekly charts
[edit]- Johnny Burnette
| Chart (1961) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (CHUM Hit Parade)[4] | 11 |
| UK | 12 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100[5] | 17 |
| U.S. Cash Box Top 100 | 19 |
- Bill Phillips
| Chart (1969–70) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada RPM Country[6] | 17 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 10 |
Other versions
[edit]- Paul Petersen released a version of the song as the B-side to his hit single, "My Dad" in 1962.[8] It was featured on his 1962 album, Lollipops and Roses.[9]
- M.P.D. Limited released a version as a single in Australia in 1965,[10] which reached the Top 10 across the country.[11]
- The Gants released a version as a single in 1966.[12]
- Herman's Hermits released a version on the UK version of their 1966 album, Both Sides of Herman's Hermits.[13]
- Bill Phillips released a version as a single in 1969. It reached #10 on the country chart.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ Johnny Burnette, "Little Boy Sad" Chart Positions Retrieved April 29, 2014
- ^ Johnny Burnette, Johnny Burnette Sings Retrieved April 29, 2014
- ^ Johnny Burnette, "Little Boy Sad" single release Retrieved April 29, 2014
- ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1961-03-20. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
- ^ Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X
- ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1970-01-24. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
- ^ "Bill Phillips Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ Paul Petersen, "Little Boy Sad" single release Retrieved April 29, 2014
- ^ "www.allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- ^ "Record Details". 45cat. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ "M.P.D. Ltd - Little Boy Sad (1965)". Pop Archives. Lyn Nuttall. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ The Gants, "Little Boy Sad" single release Retrieved April 29, 2014
- ^ "www.allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ Bill Phillips, "Little Boy Sad" Chart Positions Retrieved April 29, 2014
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