"Just a Little Too Much" is a song written by Johnny Burnette and performed by Ricky Nelson. The song reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #11 in the UK in 1959.[1] The song was featured on his 1959 album, Songs by Ricky.[2]
"Just a Little Too Much" | ||||
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Single by Ricky Nelson | ||||
from the album Songs by Ricky | ||||
B-side | "Sweeter Than You" | |||
Released | June 22, 1959 | |||
Genre | Rock and roll | |||
Length | 2:10 | |||
Label | Imperial | |||
Songwriter(s) | Johnny Burnette | |||
Ricky Nelson singles chronology | ||||
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The song is ranked No. 78 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 songs of 1959.[3]
Other versions
edit- Col Joye released a version as a single in Australia in 1964.[4]
- Olivia Newton-John released a version as a single in 1972.[5] It was featured on her 1972 album, Olivia.
- The Troggs released a version as a single in the United Kingdom in 1978.[6]
- Mac Curtis released a version on his 1981 album, Truckabilly.[7]
References
edit- ^ Ricky Nelson, "Just a Little Too Much" Chart Positions Retrieved April 5, 2014
- ^ Ricky Nelson, Songs by Ricky Retrieved April 5, 2014
- ^ "Billboard Top 100 Hits of 1959". Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ Col Joye, "Just a Little Too Much" Single Release Retrieved April 5, 2014
- ^ Olivia Newton-John, "Just a Little Too Much" Single Release Retrieved April 5, 2014
- ^ The Troggs, "Just a Little Too Much" Single Release Retrieved April 5, 2014
- ^ Mac Curtis, Truckabilly Retrieved April 5, 2014