Little Boy Sad
1961 single by Johnny Burnette
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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]
| "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 | Wayne Walker | |||
| Producer | 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] 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]
