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"
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
"You're Sixteen" (1960) "Little Boy Sad" (1961) "Big Big World" (1961)

The song was produced by Snuff Garrett.^[3]

Chart history

Weekly charts

Johnny Burnette

Chart (1961)	Peak position
Canada (CHUM Hit Parade)[4]	11
UK	12
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[5]	17
U.S. Cash Box Top 100	19

Bill Phillips

Chart (1969–70)	Peak position
Canada RPM Country[6]	17
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7]	10

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]