Little Green Apples
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"Little Green Apples" is a song written by Bobby Russell that became a hit for three different artists, with their three separate releases, in 1968. Originally written for and released by American recording artist Roger Miller, "Little Green Apples" was also released as a single by American recording artists Patti Page and O. C. Smith that same year. Smith's version became a #2 hit on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles charts, while Miller's version became a Top 40 hit on the Hot 100 as well as the UK Singles Chart (and a #6 hit on the Billboard Country chart). Page's version became her last Hot 100 entry. The song earned Russell a Grammy Award for Song of the Year and for Best Country Song. In 2013, "Little Green Apples" was covered by English recording artist Robbie Williams featuring American recording artist Kelly Clarkson, which became a top 40 hit in Mexico.
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"Little Green Apples" | ||||
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Single by Roger Miller | ||||
from the album A Tender Look at Love | ||||
B-side | "Our Little Love" | |||
Released | February 1968 | |||
Recorded | 1967 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 2:36 | |||
Label | Smash | |||
Songwriter(s) | Bobby Russell | |||
Producer(s) | Jerry Kennedy | |||
Roger Miller singles chronology | ||||
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"Little Green Apples" | ||||
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Single by O. C. Smith | ||||
from the album Hickory Holler Revisited | ||||
B-side |
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Released | September 1968 (1968-09) | |||
Recorded | 1968 at Columbia Recording Studios, Hollywood | |||
Genre | R&B, soul | |||
Length | 3:58 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Songwriter(s) | Bobby Russell | |||
Producer(s) | Jerry Fuller[1] | |||
O. C. Smith singles chronology | ||||
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