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Hello Walls
"Hello Walls" is an American country music song written by Willie Nelson and first recorded by Faron Young. It became a massive hit in 1961, reaching number 1 country and spent 23 weeks on the chart.[1] On other charts, it peaked at number 12 pop, and was Young's only top 40 pop hit in the United States. Young's version featured Floyd “Lightnin’” Chance on double bass.[2]
| "Hello Walls" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Faron Young | ||||
| from the album Hello Walls | ||||
| B-side | "Congratulations" | |||
| Released | March 1961 (U.S.) | |||
| Recorded | January 7, 1961 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:26 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Willie Nelson | |||
| Producer(s) | Ken Nelson Marvin Hughes | |||
| Faron Young singles chronology | ||||
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“Hello Walls” introduced Nelson to a national audience.[3] In 1996, Nelson recorded a rock version of the song with the band The Reverend Horton Heat for the album Twisted Willie.[4]
Content
The lyrics portray a man's lonely conversation with his walls, window and ceiling after having been jilted by his lover.
Chart performance
| Chart (1961) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot C&W Sides | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 12 |
| U.S. Billboard Easy Listening | 13 |
| Australian Kent Music Report | 69 |
Other notable recordings
- Ralph Emery had an answer song called "Hello Fool" in 1961, which peaked at number 4 on the Country Charts. That song was Emery's only hit as a singer.
References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 405.
- ^ "Session Legend Floyd "Lightnin'" Chance Dies at Age 79".
- ^ Malone, Bill, "Classic Country Music: A Smithsonian Collection" ((booklet included with Classic Country Music: A Smithsonian Collection 4-disc set). Smithsonian Institution, 1990), p.57.
- ^ Hochman, Steve (January 27, 1996). "ALBUM REVIEWS / POP : 'Twisted Willie' Gives Nelson Grunge Honors Treatment". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
External links
- Willie Nelson's Official Website