Dorsey Burnette (December 28, 1932 - August 19, 1979) was an early Rockabil… Read Full Bio ↴Dorsey Burnette (December 28, 1932 - August 19, 1979) was an early Rockabilly singer from Memphis, Tennessee and with his younger brother Johnny Burnette and a friend named Paul Burlison was one of the founder members of The Rock and Roll Trio.
The ‘e’ at the end of the name was added later. His younger brother John Joseph (Johnny) was born nearly fifteen months later on March 25, 1934. The Burnette Brothers grew up in a public housing project in the Lauderdale Courts area of Memphis, which from 1948 until 1954, was also the home of Gladys and Vernon Presley and their son, Elvis.
In November 1957, the brothers were approached by songwriter John Marascalco, who had written Ready Teddy and Rip It Up for Little Richard, as well as Good Night My Love and other hits. He was looking for a singer to help him with a new song called Bertha Lou. Dorsey and Johnny went into the Master Recorders Studio in Hollywood and backed by Odell Hull (lead guitar), Danny Flores (piano) and H B Barnum (drums) cut two tracks, Bertha Lou and ‘Till The Law Says Stop. It was originally planned that Johnny should sing the lead vocals, but when he recalled that he was still under contract to Coral Records, Dorsey suggested that nobody would care if he sang the song. The vocal duties were switched, with Johnny singing some of the backing vocals. The two sides were released as a single (Surf SR5019-45) under Dorsey’s name. Contrary to expectations, however, Coral threatened to sue and so label owner, Kenny Babcock withdrew the record. Not wishing for the session to be completely wasted, however, Babcock had Dorsey’s voice overdubbed with that of one of his own singers, Johnny Faire (also known as John Faircloth). Surf SR5019-45 was subsequently re-released as by Johnny Faire. Johnny Faire was later to change his name and find fame as Donnie Brooks.
The ‘e’ at the end of the name was added later. His younger brother John Joseph (Johnny) was born nearly fifteen months later on March 25, 1934. The Burnette Brothers grew up in a public housing project in the Lauderdale Courts area of Memphis, which from 1948 until 1954, was also the home of Gladys and Vernon Presley and their son, Elvis.
In November 1957, the brothers were approached by songwriter John Marascalco, who had written Ready Teddy and Rip It Up for Little Richard, as well as Good Night My Love and other hits. He was looking for a singer to help him with a new song called Bertha Lou. Dorsey and Johnny went into the Master Recorders Studio in Hollywood and backed by Odell Hull (lead guitar), Danny Flores (piano) and H B Barnum (drums) cut two tracks, Bertha Lou and ‘Till The Law Says Stop. It was originally planned that Johnny should sing the lead vocals, but when he recalled that he was still under contract to Coral Records, Dorsey suggested that nobody would care if he sang the song. The vocal duties were switched, with Johnny singing some of the backing vocals. The two sides were released as a single (Surf SR5019-45) under Dorsey’s name. Contrary to expectations, however, Coral threatened to sue and so label owner, Kenny Babcock withdrew the record. Not wishing for the session to be completely wasted, however, Babcock had Dorsey’s voice overdubbed with that of one of his own singers, Johnny Faire (also known as John Faircloth). Surf SR5019-45 was subsequently re-released as by Johnny Faire. Johnny Faire was later to change his name and find fame as Donnie Brooks.
Little Boy Sad
Dorsey Burnette Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Little Boy Sad' by these artists:
Burnette Johnny You've been lyin', been untrue Now they call me Little Boy…
C. Rown & the Coronets Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum Our newborn King…
C. Rown And The Coronets Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum Our newborn King…
C.Rown & The Coronets Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum Our newborn King…
Herman's Hermits You've been lying been untrue Now they call me little boy…
Johnny Burnette You've been lyin', been untrue Now they call me Little Boy…
Johnny Burnette & The Rock 'n' Roll Trio You've been lyin', been untrue Now they call me Little Boy…
Lee Greenwood Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum Our newborn King…
M.P.D. Limited Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum Our newborn King…
Robert Gordon You've been lying, been untrue Now they call me little boy…
Sleepy LaBeef You've been sneakin', been untrue Now they call me Little Bo…
Various Artists Little Boy Blue, come blow your horn The sheep's in the…
Webb Wilder Little Boy Sad You've been lying, been untrue Now…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Dorsey Burnette:
A Tall Oak Tree There was a tall oak tree That loved a babblin brook, And…
Hey Little One Hey, little one So far from home And all alone Hey, little …
I've Got The Sun In The Morning Got no mansion, got no yacht Still I'm happy with what…
It's Late It's late (it's late) We gotta get on home It's…
Suddenly There's A Valley When you've climbed the highest mountain When a cloud holds…
Tall Oak Tree There was a tall oak tree That loved a babblin brook, And…
That Lucky Old Sun Up in the mornin' out on the job, work like…
The Feminine Touch Oh I'm so glad, that he took a rib from…
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Kathy Jones
I always liked the line "nobody in the world's gonna give-a you lovin' as sweet as me", lol!!!!!!!!
4100susie
First heard this song when I was 13. Adored his sexy voice. Never heard one to beat it.
VICTOR BALIT
My favorite Johnny Burnette song, along with his spectacular version of LOVE ME
4100susie
Adored Johnny Burnette when I was 13 - he would have been so much older! How lucky he would have been to connect with me! Dream on, Johnny (now in your 80s).
Sherrie Crouch
my husband loves this song!
Gary Brown
one of my favourites of johnny's a great rocknroll singer dreamin is a classic !!!!!!!!!!!!!
jetaud555
Wonderful catchy rockabilly tune from 1961/1962 era. Love the guitar work. Sold very well here in Brisbane if I remember correctly. All of Johnny's hits were good.
Mike Spencer
What a great voice and song!
Brunon Paul Bielinski
Rocky Burnette went Top Ten once in the U.S. but Top Ten twice in Oz. His first LP was entitled"The Son of Rock and Roll". The Burnette Bros were not very successful on Coral in the 50's. What a goer Liberty Records was until the British Musical Invasion.
Mike Mangan
From the late Johnny Burnette to his late Brother Dorsey Burnette To the 80,s and Rocky Burnette.What a family Tree!