Aug 4, 2012 patches dickie lee king of the dead teenager songs 1962. 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. Back from the days when songs sang stories which tugged into the deepest parts of our hearts. Patches dickie lee one just about made everyone cry. Dickey lees songs stream online music songs listen free. The posted lyrics are of a different song by the same name, by clarence carter. Dickey lee lipscomb born september 21, 1936, memphis, tennessee, known. Dickey lee performs peanut butter when the cowboy sings. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. 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. Crime stoppers to present concert by hall of famer dickey lee. The group won several talent shows, earning them a spot on a l. He was born dickey lipscomb on september 21, 1936, in memphis and began playing in a band while in high school.
The song patches by the original artist either in 50s. 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. Patchesdickie lee king of the dead teenager songs 1962. Dickie lee the tale of patches and eleven other songs that tell a story a1. 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. Record reached billboards top 40 on august 8, 1962.
Milton mitt addington and recorded as a single tcf hall 102 by dickey lee. 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. Dickey lee wrote she thinks i still care, standing knee deep in a. Dickey lee sheet music to download top quality pdfs. The shadetree could be a place to find comfort and rest. Dickey lee originally did the doors always open, rocky, i use the soap, tennessee blues and other songs. Dickey lee patches this and similar songs that remind. The tale of patches sung by dickie lee and eleven other songs that tell a story. Aug 4, 2012 patchesdickie lee king of the dead teenager songs 1962. Patches dickie when we were little girls i used to sing this to my sister.
If i am not mistaken, it was one dickie lee who also did the morbid patches about a double suicide by drowning. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from dickey lee at the discogs marketplace. Join songkick to track dickey lee and get concert alerts when they play near you. Each night i cry as i think of that shanty, and pretty patches there watching the door, she dosnt know that i cant come. Royden dickey lipscomb1 born 21 september 1936, memphis, tennessee, known professionally as dickey lee sometimes misspelled dickie lee or dicky. Stands wooden houses with shutters torn down there lives a girl everybody calls patches patches my darling of old shanty town. The song was inspired by a story that ran in a memphis newspaper in 1964, written by a 15yearold girl named cathie harmon. Nov 12, 2017 dickey lee sings patches on hee haw show in 1979. Addington credited her and shared his royalties from.
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 group won several talent shows, earning them a spot on a local radio station. 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. The tale of patches sung by dickie lee and eleven other songs that tell a. I personally dont like this song no matter who sings it. Stands wooden houses with shutters torn down there lives a girl everybody calls patches patc. 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. Dickey lee the tale of patches 1962, vinyl discogs. Hi there,there are at least two songs titled patches who made the music charts long ago. View dickey lee song lyrics by popularity along with songs featured in, albums, videos and song meanings.
Always loved this very heartbreaking teen tragedy song. Heres patches by dickie lee from 1962 poor little patches. Among his bestknown songs are patches, never ending song of love. Down by the river that flows by the coal yard stand wooden houses with shutters torn down. Among his bestknown songs are patches, never ending song of love and 9,999,999 tears. Lee made his first recordings in his hometown of memphis for tampa records and sun records in 195758. Deejay dewey phillips convinced sun records to sign dickey lee, so the singer recorded two singles in 1957, good lovin. 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. Down by the river that flows by the coal yards stand wooden houses with shutters torn down there lives a girl everybody calls patches. 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. All the events throughout history that have started or ended under a shade tree. 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. 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. Country songwriter dickey lee began his career recording for the sun label.
Jan 22, 2008 i have 3 versions of patches in my collection. Dickey leon, dickie lee, dickie lee lipscomb, dicky lee, dicky. Lee made his first recording in his hometown of memphis, tenn. 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. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Dickey lee the tale of patches album art, dickey lee. Laurie strange things happen by dickey lee songfacts.
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. Dickey lee covered the doors always open, rocky, i use the soap, tennessee blues and other songs. This song is by dickey lee and appears on the album the tale of patches 1962. Dickey lees songs stream online music songs listen.
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. Lee had a hit on his own, the teenage tragedy song patches, later that same year. Patches chords by dickey lee songsterr tabs with rhythm. Patchesdickie when we were little girls i used to sing this to my sister. I guess the lesson is please teens dont fall in love so hard.
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 patches chords learn song with the online tabulature player eadgbe intro. It was featured on his 1962 album the tale of patches. Patches for voice and other instruments fake book by dickey lee, barry mann, larry kolber, chords, lead sheet and lyrics included. Dickey lee and roy dea 163 255518 maybe itll turn into love srm15028 164 255519 a piece of my heart.
We have 1 albums and 64 song lyrics in our database. These are the lyrics to a sad oldiie but goody heartbreak love song by dickie lee. Patches lyrics and chords are intended for your personal use only, its a very pretty country song recorded by dickey lee. 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.