Missing You (Red Sovine song)

"Missing You" is a song written by Red Sovine and Dale Noe,[3] which was originally released by Red Sovine in 1955, and was later a hit single for Webb Pierce in 1957, Ray Peterson in 1961, and was posthumously a hit for Jim Reeves in 1972. Sovine's version was the B-side of Red Sovine and Webb Pierce's hit single "Why Baby Why".[4][5]

"Missing You"
Single by Webb Pierce
A-side"Bye Bye Love"
Released1957
FormatVinyl, 7", 45 RPM
GenreCountry[1]
Length2:12
LabelDecca
Songwriter(s)Dale Noe & Red Sovine
"Missing You"
Single by Ray Peterson
A-side"You Thrill Me"[2]
Released1961
FormatVinyl, 7", 45 RPM
GenreTraditional pop
Length2:45
LabelDunes
Songwriter(s)Dale Noe & Red Sovine

Webb Pierce version

In 1957, Webb Pierce released a version of the song, as the B-side of "Bye Bye Love".[1] Pierce's version reached No. 7 on Billboard's chart of "Most Played C&W by Jockeys",[6] while reaching No. 8 on Billboard's chart of "C&W Best Selling in Stores", in a tandem ranking with its A-side, "Bye Bye Love".[7]

Ray Peterson version

In 1961, Ray Peterson released a version of the song as a single. Peterson's version spent 15 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart peaking at No. 29,[8] while reaching No. 7 on Billboard's Easy Listening chart,[9] and No. 6 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade.[10] Peterson's version of "Missing You" was ranked No. 90 on Billboard's end of year "Hot 100 for 1961 - Top Sides of the Year".[11]

Jim Reeves version

Jim Reeves recorded "Missing You" in his last recording session on July 2, 1964.[12] In 1968, Reeves's version was released posthumously on his album A Touch of Sadness.[13] In 1972, Reeves's version of the song was released as the lead track on his album Missing You and as a single. The single spent 16 weeks on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart, reaching No. 8,[14][15] while reaching No. 13 on Canada's RPM's "The Programmers Country Playlist".[16] The album, Missing You, reached No. 9 on Billboard's "Hot Country LP's" chart.[17][18]

Other versions

In 1965, Australian singer Tony Worsley released a version of the song, which reached No. 8 in Australia.[19]

In 1968, Mel Tillis released a version of the song on his album Let Me Talk to You.[20]

References
  1. "Review Spotlight on... C&W Records", Billboard, May 6, 1957. p. 66. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  2. "Reviews of This Week's Singles", Billboard, May 29, 1961. p. 27. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  3. Lonergan, David F. (2005). Hit Records, 1950-1975, Scarecrow Press. p. 148. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  4. "Country & Western Records - Best Sellers In Stores", Billboard, December 25, 1961. p. 10. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
  5. Neely, Tim; Popoff, Martin (2009). Goldmine Price Guide to 45 RPM Records, Krause Publications. p. 632. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
  6. Most Played C&W by Jockeys", Billboard, August 5, 1957. p. 56. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  7. C&W Best Selling in Stores", Billboard, June 10, 1957. p. 58. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  8. Hot 100 - Ray Peterson Missing You Chart History, Billboard.com. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
  9. Adult Contemporary - Ray Peterson Missing You Chart History, Billboard.com. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
  10. "1050 CHUM - CHUM Charts: Chart No. 230". CHUM. September 4, 1961. Archived from the original on July 21, 2006. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  11. "Chart Toppers", Billboard, December 25, 1961. p. 10. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
  12. Jim Reeves Missing You Ad, jim-reeves.com. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  13. "A Touch of Sadness - Jim Reeves". AllMusic. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  14. Hot Country Songs - Jim Reeves Missing You Chart History, Billboard.com. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  15. "Hot Country Singles", Billboard, October 14, 1972. p. 60. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  16. "The Programmers Country Playlist", RPM Weekly, Volume 18, No. 7, September 30, 1972. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  17. Top Country Albums - Jim Reeves Missing You Chart History, Billboard.com. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  18. "Hot Country LP's", Billboard, November 4, 1972. p. 51. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  19. "Hits of the World", Billboard, January 22, 1966. p. 32. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  20. "Let Me Talk to You - Mel Tillis". AllMusic. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
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