Greetings from Asheville, where good music is always found on the turntable. Today’s Single Of The Day is from a man whose native city was one of my stops in my radio career; Bobby Helms from Martinsville, Indiana. The name Bobby Helms is still well known in the country music and oldies circles, today, thanks largely to two hits, “My Special Angel”, and the Christmas classic “Jingle Bell Rock”. Classic country fans are also well familiar with a third, “Fraulein”. Both “Fraulein” and “My Special Angel” were number one country hits, while “My Special Angel” and “Jingle Bell Rock” were both top ten pop hits. However, it’s often forgotten that Bobby had two more top ten country singles in 1958, including today’s Single Of The Day.
Released by Decca Records in January, 1958, “Just A Little Lonesome” would make it’s chart debut in March, where it would eventually peak at ten, becoming his third top ten country hit. A medium-fast tempo, with sounds that integrated pop and country, much like “My Special Angel”. The melody is a smooth, swinging, easy-to-remember piece. While it may not be to the same level as his biggest hits, it’s still a good record that’s worth spinning from time to time.
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Bobby Helms "Just A Little Lonesome" Single Of The Day
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