"The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" is a #SouthernGothic #murderBallad, written in 1972 by songwriter #BobbyRussell and first recorded by his then-wife, singer, comedian and actress, #VickiLawrence. Lawrence's version, from her 1973 album of the same title.
The best-selling female singer of the ‘50s, Patti Page, had her final #Billboard #Hot100 appearance with her version of “Little Green Apples.” Her single squeaked onto the chart at #96. #PattiPage #BobbyRussell #OneHitWondered
Bobby Russell wrote “Little Green Apples” for Roger Miller… and Miller’s version was first out of the gate in ‘68. The single would be Roger Miller's final Top Ten Country hit at #6 and also his final #Top40 crossover, topping out at #39. #BobbyRussell #RogerMiller #OneHitWondered
O.C. Smith’s version of “Little Green Apples” was the most successful of the three… He climbed all the way to #2 on the US #Billboard #Top40 in October of 1968… (Turned away from the top spot by “Hey Jude” by The Beatles). #OCSmith #BobbyRussell #OneHitWondered
Did you know that Bobby Goldsboro’s version of “Honey” was a cover? It was! The original version of the Bobby Russell-penned classic was by former Kingston Trio member Bob Shane. Interestingly, Bobby Russell also produced. #BobbyRussell #BobShane #OneHitWondered
“The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” was written by Vicki Lawrence’s first husband, Bobby Russell… He was a successful singer/songwriter whose biggest impact easily came as a writer, especially with Bobby Goldsboro’s 1968 #1 smash #Billboard #Top40 hit “Honey.” #BobbyRussell #OneHitWondered
"Honey", also known as "Honey (I Miss You)", is a song written by #BobbyRussell. He originally produced it with former #KingstonTrio member #BobShane, who was the first to release the song. It was then given to American singer #BobbyGoldsboro, who recorded it for his 1968 album of the same name.
"Little Green Apples" is a song written by #BobbyRussell that became a hit for three different artists, with their three separate releases, in 1968. Originally written for and released by American recording artist #RogerMiller.
#ThreeDogNight, #TomClay, #Jackson5, #BobbyRussell, and more: A playlist of 13 songs that were popular on July 10th, 1971. #70sMusic #1970sMusic
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🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #Roadhouse
Bobby Russell:
🎵 Saturday Morning Confusion
#BobbyRussell
▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify
Fred Hess aka Bergen White - Something's happened (1964)
#BobbyRussell #BergenWhite
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"Honey", also known as "Honey (I Miss You)", is a song written by #BobbyRussell. He originally produced it with former #KingstonTrio member #BobShane, who was the first to release the song. It was then given to American singer #BobbyGoldsboro, who recorded it for his 1968 album of the same name.
🔊 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #Roadhouse
Bobby Russell:
🎵 Saturday Morning Confusion
#BobbyRussell
▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify
