"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.Johnny Burnette, "Little Boy Sad" Chart Positions Retrieved April 29, 2014 The song appeared on his 1961 album, Johnny Burnette Sings.Johnny Burnette, Johnny Burnette Sings Retrieved April 29, 2014
The song was produced by Snuff Garrett.Johnny Burnette, "Little Boy Sad" single release Retrieved April 29, 2014
Chart history
Weekly charts Johnny Burnette Chart (1961)PeakpositionCanada (CHUM Hit Parade)11UK 12U.S. Billboard Hot 100Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - 17U.S. Cash Box Top 10019 Bill Phillips Chart (1969–70)PeakpositionCanada RPM Country17
Other versions Paul Petersen released a version of the song as the B-side to his hit single, "My Dad" in 1962.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, which reached the Top 10 across the country. The Gants released a version as a single in 1966.The Gants, "Little Boy Sad" single release Retrieved April 29, 2014 Herman's Hermits released a version on the UK version of 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.Bill Phillips, "Little Boy Sad" Chart Positions Retrieved April 29, 2014
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