Milton mitt addington and recorded as a single tcf hall 102 by dickey lee. Aug 4, 2012 patches dickie lee king of the dead teenager songs 1962. Patches recorded by dickey lee written by barry mann and larry kolber 34 time c f c down by the river that flows by the coal yards f g7 stand wooden houses with shutters torn down c f c there lives a girl everybody calls patches g7 c patches my darling of old shantytown. Heres patches by dickie lee from 1962 poor little patches. It was featured on his 1962 album the tale of patches.
Jan 22, 2008 i have 3 versions of patches in my collection. If i am not mistaken, it was one dickie lee who also did the morbid patches about a double suicide by drowning. Dickey lee and roy dea 161 255504 workin my way to your heart 57027srm15028 162 255505 right out of a country song srm15028 28 may 1980 nashville, tn dickey lee producer. Dickey leon, dickie lee, dickie lee lipscomb, dicky lee, dicky. This song is by dickey lee and appears on the album the tale of patches 1962. Patchesdickie lee king of the dead teenager songs 1962. Dickey lee patches chords learn song with the online tabulature player eadgbe intro. Dickey lee originally did the doors always open, rocky, i use the soap, tennessee blues and other songs. The group won several talent shows, earning them a spot on a local radio station. Back from the days when songs sang stories which tugged into the deepest parts of our hearts.
Dickey lee the tale of patches 1962, vinyl discogs. The group won several talent shows, earning them a spot on a l. Nov 12, 2017 dickey lee sings patches on hee haw show in 1979. Dickey lee covered the doors always open, rocky, i use the soap, tennessee blues and other songs. Dickey lees songs stream online music songs listen. Patches dickie lee one just about made everyone cry. Dickey lee patches this and similar songs that remind.
Dickey lee performs peanut butter when the cowboy sings. Lp 12 smash mgs 67020 mono srs 67020 stereo us the tale of patches patches roses are red wolverton mountain little bitty tear tell laura i love her travelin man millers cave teen angel running bear devil woman ebony eyes ballad of a teenage queen. The tale of patches sung by dickie lee and eleven other songs that tell a story. Lee had a hit on his own, the teenage tragedy song patches, later that same year. Patchesdickie when we were little girls i used to sing this to my sister. Dickey lee wrote she thinks i still care, standing knee deep in a.
Oct 27, 2018 royden dickey lipscomb born september 21, 1936, known professionally as dickey lee sometimes misspelled dickie lee or dicky lee, is an american popcountry singer and songwriter, best known for the 1960s teenage tragedy songs patches and laurie strange things happen. He was born dickey lipscomb on september 21, 1936, in memphis and began playing in a band while in high school. Down by the river that flows by the coal yards stand wooden houses with shutters torn down there lives a girl everybody calls patches patches, my darling, of old shanty town we planned to marry when june brought the summer i couldnt wait to make patches my bride now i dont see how that ever can happen my. Dickey lee lipscomb born september 21, 1936, memphis, tennessee, known.
The song patches by the original artist either in 50s. Im sure you will find some of your old favorites, rock n roll oldies and country. View dickey lee song lyrics by popularity along with songs featured in, albums, videos and song meanings. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from dickey lee at the discogs marketplace. All the events throughout history that have started or ended under a shade tree.
Down by the river that flows by the coal yards stand wooden houses with shutters torn down there lives a girl everybody calls patches patches, my darling, of old shanty town we planned to marry when june brought the summer i couldnt wait to. Stands wooden houses with shutters torn down there lives a girl everybody calls patches patches my darling of old shanty town we plan to marry when june brought the summer i couldnt wait to. Patches dickie when we were little girls i used to sing this to my sister. The song was inspired by a story that ran in a memphis newspaper in 1964, written by a 15yearold girl named cathie harmon.
Always loved this very heartbreaking teen tragedy song. Royden dickey lipscomborn september 21, 1936, known professionally as dickey lee sometimes misspelled dickie lee or dicky lee, is an american popcountry singer and songwriter, best known for the 1960s teenage tragedy songs patches and laurie strange things. Greatest hits collection sung by dickey lee rocky 9,999,999 tears patches never ending song of love angels, roses and rain i saw linda yesterday laurie strange things happen ashes of love dont wanta think about paula big brother girl from peyton place mountain of love teen angel gina roses are red a girl i. Royden dickey lipscomborn september 21, 1936, known professionally as dickey lee sometimes misspelled dickie lee or dicky lee, is an american popcountry singer and songwriter, best known for the 1960s teenage tragedy songs patches and.
Dec 09, 2015 this marks the second time lee has made an appearance in northeast michigan sponsored northeast michigan crime stoppers. Please remember to scroll down and click the green accept button only if we solve the issue, for me to be paid. We have 1 albums and 64 song lyrics in our database. Deejay dewey phillips convinced sun records to sign dickey lee, so the singer recorded two singles in 1957, good lovin. Lee made his first recording in his hometown of memphis, tenn. Join songkick to track dickey lee and get concert alerts when they play near you. These are the lyrics to a sad oldiie but goody heartbreak love song by dickie lee. Lee made his first recordings in his hometown of memphis for tampa records and sun records in 195758. Down by the river that flows by the coal yards stand wooden houses with shutters torn down there lives a girl everybody calls patches patches, my darling, of old shanty town. Among his bestknown songs are patches, never ending song of love.
Dickey lee sheet music high quality, printable digital sheet music to download with audio music files. Dickey lee lipscomb born september 21, 1936, memphis, tennessee, known professionally as dickey lee sometimes misspelled dickie lee, is an american popcountry singer and songwriter best known for the 1960s teenage tragedy songs patches and laurie strange things happen. Lee dickie miscellaneous patches down by the river that flows by the coal yards. Laurie strange things happen by dickey lee songfacts. Down by the river that flows by the coal yard stand wooden houses with shutters torn down.
Do you have any questions or requests about dickey lees music repertoire, dickey lee in general, or. Patches must think that i love her no more i hear a neighbor tellin my father he said a girl name of patches was found floating face down in that dirty old river that flows by the coal yards in old shanty town patches oh what can i do i swear ill always love you it may not be right but ill join you tonight patches im coming to you. Hi there,there are at least two songs titled patches who made the music charts long ago. Also in that year lee scored another hit with i saw linda yesterday, and in 1965 with laurie strange things happen.
Country songwriter dickey lee began his career recording for the sun label. Stands wooden houses with shutters torn down there lives a girl everybody calls patches patc. Down by the river that flows by the coal yards stand wooden houses with shutters torn down there lives a girl everybody calls patches. I was born and raised down in alabama on a farm way back up in the woods i was so ragged that folks used to call me patches papa used to tease me about it cause deep down inside he was hurt cause hed done all he could my papa was a great old man. Each night i cry as i think of that shanty, and pretty patches there watching the door, she dosnt know that i cant come. Dickie lee the tale of patches and eleven other songs that tell a story a1. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Patches lyrics and chords are intended for your personal use only, its a very pretty country song recorded by dickey lee. Patches is a song written by barry mann and larry kolber and performed by dickey lee. Patches chords by dickey lee songsterr tabs with rhythm.
Addington credited her and shared his royalties from. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Aug 4, 2012 patchesdickie lee king of the dead teenager songs 1962. Royden dickey lipscomb1 born 21 september 1936, memphis, tennessee, known professionally as dickey lee sometimes misspelled dickie lee or dicky. The tale of patches sung by dickie lee and eleven other songs that tell a. Down by the river that flows by the coal yards stand wooden houses with shutters torn down there lives a girl everybody calls patches patch. Royden dickey lipscomb born september 21, 1936, known professionally as dickey lee sometimes misspelled dickie lee or dicky lee, is an american popcountry singer and songwriter, best known for the 1960s teenage tragedy songs patches and laurie strange things happen.
Stands wooden houses with shutters torn down there lives a girl everybody calls patches patches my darling of old shanty town. Record reached billboards top 40 on august 8, 1962. It was featured on his 1962 album the tale of patches the song tells the story of teenage lovers of different social classes whose parents forbid their love. Country songwriter and singer dickey lee was one of a kind, although it was the everyman feel of the songs he wrote, which include the classic she thinks i still care, a huge hit for george jones in 1962, that made him one of nashvilles most successful songwriters ever, with versions of his songs recorded by everyone from elvis presley, glen campbell, and brenda lee to air supply, who had a. Royden dickey lipscomb born september 21, 1936, known professionally as dickey lee is an american popcountry singer and songwriter, best known for the 1960s teenage tragedy songs patches and laurie strange things happen. Dickey lee sheet music to download top quality pdfs. Dickey lees songs stream online music songs listen free. Dickey lee the tale of patches album art, dickey lee. The shadetree could be a place to find comfort and rest.