Little Boy Sad
"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]
| "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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The song was produced by Snuff Garrett.[3]
Chart history
Other versions
- 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] It reached the Top 10 across Australia.[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
- 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.
- M.P.D. Limited, "Little Boy Sad" single release Retrieved April 29, 2014
- Pop Archives
- 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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