Songs Written by Dorsey BurnetteTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Dorsey William Burnett Jr. (December 28, 1932 – August 19, 1979) was an American early rockabilly singer. With his younger brother Johnny Burnette and a friend named Paul Burlison, he was a founding member of The Rock and Roll Trio. He is also the father of country musician and former Fleetwood Mac member Billy Burnette. == Background and early career == Dorsey William Burnett Jr. was born on December 28, 1932, to Willie Mae and Dorsey William Burnett Sr. in... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Dorsey Burnette first charted in 1957 with Waitin' in School.The artist placed 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 3 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements.On US Country the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.

Top songs: #1: It's Late - #2: Believe What You Say - #3: Here Comes That Feeling - #4: Waitin' in School - #5: It's Late
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  Ricky Nelson
Waitin' in School
1.
12/1957

#4  Waitin' in School
Ricky Nelson

72 pts
18
US


12
ctry
12
R&B


B side to Stood Up
[Imperial 5483]
written by Dorsey Burnette greentick & Johnny Burnette
Believe What You Say
2.
04/1958

#2  Believe What You Say
Ricky Nelson

from Ricky Sings Again   
169 pts
4
US


10
ctry
6
R&B


[Imperial 5503]
written by Dorsey Burnette greentick & Johnny Burnette
It's Late
3.
03/1959

#1  It's Late
Ricky Nelson

from Ricky Sings Again   
267 pts
9
US




30
R&B
3
UK
B side to Never Be Anyone Else But You
[Imperial 5565]
written by Dorsey Burnette greentick
  Dorsey Burnette
4.
02/1960

(There Was a) Tall Oak Tree
Dorsey Burnette greentick

47 pts
23
US








[Era 3012]
written by Dorsey Burnette greentick
5.
06/1960

Hey, Little One
Dorsey Burnette greentick

18 pts
48
US








[Era 3019]
written by Dorsey Burnette greentick & Barry De Vorzon
  The Texans
6.
03/1961

Green Grass of Texas
The Texans

5 pts
100
US








[Infinity 1]
written by Johnny Burnette & Dorsey Burnette greentick
  Bruce Bruno
Hey Little One
7.
09/1961

Hey Little One
Bruce Bruno

4 pts
103
US








[Roulette 4386]
written by Barry De Vorzon & Dorsey Burnette greentick
  Dorsey Burnette
8.
11/1961

Feminine Touch
Dorsey Burnette greentick

3 pts
117
US








[Dot 16265]
written by Dorsey Burnette greentick
  Brenda Lee
Here Comes That Feeling
9.
04/1962

#3  Here Comes That Feeling
Brenda Lee

139 pts
89
US






5
UK
US B side to Everybody Loves Me But You
[Decca 31379]
written by Dorsey Burnette greentick & Joe Osborne
  Ricky Nelson
10.
05/1963

Gypsy Woman
Ricky Nelson

from For Your Sweet Love   
15 pts
62
US








as Rick Nelson
[Decca 31495]
written by Dorsey Burnette greentick & Johnny Burnette
11.
06/1963

A Long Vacation
Ricky Nelson

4 pts
120
US








as Rick Nelson
[Imperial 5958]
written by Dorsey Burnette greentick
  J. Frank Wilson & The Cavaliers
12.
11/1964

Hey, Little One
J. Frank Wilson & The Cavaliers

7 pts
85
US








[Josie 926]
written by Barry De Vorzon & Dorsey Burnette greentick
  Claude King
13.
03/1966

Catch a Little Raindrop
Claude King

from Tiger Woman   
8 pts




13
ctry




[Columbia 4-43510]
written by Dorsey Burnette greentick & Joe Osborn
  Brenda Lee
14.
03/1966

Time and Time Again
Brenda Lee

3 pts
126
US








US B side to Too Little Time
[Decca 31917]
written by Dorsey Burnette greentick & Joe Osborn
  Glen Campbell
Hey Little One
15.
01/1968

Hey Little One
Glen Campbell

from By the Time I Get to Phoenix   By the Time I Get to Phoenix
30 pts
54
US
20
AC
13
ctry




[Capitol 2076]
written by Dorsey Burnette greentick & Barry De Vorzon
  Roy Clark
16.
10/1971

Magnificent Sanctuary Band
Roy Clark

from The Magnificent Sanctuary Band   
2 pts




39
ctry




[Dot DOA-17395]
written by Dorsey Burnette greentick
  Dorsey Burnette
17.
05/1972

In the Spring (The Roses Always Turn Red)
Dorsey Burnette greentick

from Here & Now   
6 pts




21
ctry




[Capitol 3307]
written by Dorsey Burnette greentick
  David Clayton-Thomas
18.
06/1972

Magnificent Sanctuary Band
David Clayton-Thomas

from David Clayton-Thomas   
4 pts


36
AC






[Columbia 45603]
written by Dorsey Burnette greentick
  Dorsey Burnette
19.
02/1973

I Let Another Good One Get Away
Dorsey Burnette greentick

from Dorsey Burnette   
2 pts




42
ctry




[Capitol 3529]
written by Dorsey Burnette greentick & Steve Stone
20.
05/1973

Keep Out of My Dreams
Dorsey Burnette greentick

from Dorsey Burnette   
2 pts




53
ctry




[Capitol 3588]
written by Steve Stone & Dorsey Burnette greentick
21.
08/1973

Darlin' (Don't Come Back)
Dorsey Burnette greentick

from Dorsey Burnette   
5 pts




26
ctry




as Dorsey Burnette with Sound Company
[Capitol 3678]
written by Steve Stone, Dorsey Burnette greentick & Gordon
22.
04/1976

Ain't No Heartbreak
Dorsey Burnette greentick

1 pts




74
ctry




[Melodyland 6031]
written by Dorsey Burnette greentick & Steve Stone
23.
06/1977

Things I Treasure
Dorsey Burnette greentick

from Things I Treasure   
3 pts




31
ctry




[Calliope 8004]
written by Dorsey Burnette greentick
24.
09/1979

Here I Go Again
Dorsey Burnette greentick

1 pts




77
ctry




[Elektra 46513]
written by Dorsey Burnette greentick & Johnny Cunningham
  Micheal Smotherman
25.
03/1982

Do I Ever Cross Your Mind
Micheal Smotherman

3 pts


35
AC






[Epic 02711]
written by Dorsey Burnette greentick & Micheal Smotherman
  Shakin' Stevens
It's Late
26.
07/1983

#5  It's Late
Shakin' Stevens

from The Bop Won't Stop   The Bop Won't Stop
70 pts








11
UK
written by Dorsey Burnette greentick
  Ray Charles
27.
04/1984

Do I Ever Cross Your Mind
Ray Charles

from Do I Ever Cross Your Mind   
2 pts




50
ctry




[Columbia 04420]
written by Dorsey Burnette greentick & Micheal Smotherman


See also...

The Texans

has sibling Johnny Burnette


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