"From Here to There to You" is a song written by Pete McKinlay that was originally recorded by American country singer–songwriter Hank Locklin. In 1961, it was released as a single and became a major hit on the American country chart that year. It would later be released on Locklin's self-titled studio album.
| "From Here to There to You" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Hank Locklin | ||||
| from the album Hank Locklin | ||||
| B-side | "This Song Is Just for You" | |||
| Released | April 1961 | |||
| Recorded | 1960 | |||
| Studio | RCA Victor Studio | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 2:30 | |||
| Label | RCA Victor | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Pete McKinlay | |||
| Producer(s) | Chet Atkins | |||
| Hank Locklin singles chronology | ||||
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Background, release and chart performance
editIn 1960, Hank Locklin had the biggest hit single of his career with the song "Please Help Me, I'm Falling." The song became his second to top the country charts and also crossed over into the pop market, becoming a top ten hit there. Its success elevated Locklin's career and he had further fits after the single.[2] "From Here to There to You" was one of those songs. It was composed by Pete McKinlay. The song was recorded in 1960 at the RCA Victor Studio, located in Nashville, Tennessee. It was produced by Chet Atkins.[3]
"From Here to There to You" was released as a single in April 1961 on RCA Victor Records.[4] The single was released as a seven-inch RPM record, containing "From Here to There to You" as the A-side and "This Song Is Just for You" as the B-side.[5] The song spent a total of seven weeks on the Billboard Hot Country and Western Sides chart, peaking at number 12 in June 1961.[6] It was later released on Locklin's 1962 studio album, also titled Hank Locklin.[1]
Track listing
edit7 inch vinyl single[5]
- "From Here to There to You" – 2:30
- "This Song Is Just for You" – 2:38
Chart performance
edit| Chart (1961) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart (The Official Charts Company)[7] | 44 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[8] | 12 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Hank Locklin: Songs, Reviews, Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ Leigh, Spencer (18 May 2009). "Hank Locklin: Country singer and guitarist". The Independent. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
- ^ Locklin, Hank (April 1961). ""From Here to There to You"/"This Song Is Just for You" (7" single sleeve insert information)". RCA Victor Records.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
- ^ a b ""From Here to There to You"/"This Song Is Just for You" (1961, Single)". Discogs. 1960. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- ^ ""From Here to There to You" chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- ^ "Hank Locklin: Full chart history". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "Hank Locklin Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2021.