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Little Boy Sad
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Wikipedia article
"'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.[http://www.musicvf.com/song.php?title=Little+Boy+Sad+by+Johnny+Burnette&id=22865 Johnny Burnette, "Little Boy Sad" Chart Positions] Retrieved April 29, 2014 The song appeared on his 1961 album, 'Johnny Burnette Sings'.[http://www.discogs.com/Johnny-Burnette-Sings/master/496141 Johnny Burnette, 'Johnny Burnette Sings'] Retrieved April 29, 2014
The song was produced by Snuff Garrett.[http://www.45cat.com/record/f55298 Johnny Burnette, "Little Boy Sad" single release] Retrieved April 29, 2014
Chart history
Weekly charts
;Johnny Burnette;Bill Phillips
Other versions
*Paul Petersen released a version of the song as the B-side to his hit single, "My Dad" in 1962.[http://www.45cat.com/record/cp663 Paul Petersen, "Little Boy Sad" single release] Retrieved April 29, 2014 It was featured on his 1962 album, 'Lollipops and Roses'.
*M.P.D. Limited released a version as a single in Australia in 1965.[http://www.45cat.com/record/g5010 M.P.D. Limited, "Little Boy Sad" single release] Retrieved April 29, 2014 It reached the Top 10 across Australia.[http://www.poparchives.com.au/603/mpd-ltd/little-boy-sad Pop Archives]
*The Gants released a version as a single in 1966.[http://www.45cat.com/record/f55853 The Gants, "Little Boy Sad" single release] Retrieved April 29, 2014
*Herman's Hermits released a version on their 1966 album, 'Both Sides of Herman's Hermits'.
*Bill Phillips released a version as a single in 1969. It reached #10 on the country chart.[http://www.musicvf.com/song.php?title=Little+Boy+Sad+by+Bill+Phillips&id=107208 Bill Phillips, "Little Boy Sad" Chart Positions] Retrieved April 29, 2014
References
Category:1961 songs
Category:1961 singles
Category:1962 singles
Category:1965 singles
Category:1966 singles
Category:1969 singles
Category:Johnny Burnette songs
Category:Herman's Hermits songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Snuff Garrett
Category:Liberty Records singles
Category:Decca Records singles
Category:Bill Phillips (singer) songs
Category:Songs written by Wayne Walker (songwriter)
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