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First recorded in January 1957 by Williams' group the Gladiolas, it was quickly released as a single on Excello Records, a small swamp blues label owned by Nashville record man Earnie Young, who was responsible for creating the song's Latin feel, naming the group and ensuring Williams would retain the song's publishing. The recording ...
18. Apr. 2024 · It became a symbol of the emerging youth culture of the 1950s, with Elvis Presley at the forefront. The song’s catchy tune and relatable lyrics spoke to the hearts of teenagers, who found solace and excitement in the rebellious spirit it embodied.
- Gina Brennan
Li ' l Darlin '" (copyrighted in 1958 as "Lil' Darlin ' ") [1] is a jazz standard, composed and arranged in 1957 by Neal Hefti for the Count Basie Orchestra [2] and first recorded on the 1958 album, The Atomic Mr. Basie (Roulette Records).
17. Apr. 2024 · Although Little Darling didn’t enjoy the same commercial success as some of Thin Lizzy’s other hits, it remains a beloved and revered song among their dedicated fanbase. Its emotional depth and timeless appeal have secured its place in rock music history.
First recorded in January 1957 by Williams' group the Gladiolas, it was quickly released as a single on Excello Records, a small swamp blues label owned by Nashville record man Earnie Young, who was responsible for creating the song's Latin feel, naming the group and ensuring Williams would retain the song's publishing.
This was originally recorded by The Gladiolas, a black vocal group from rural Lancaster, South Carolina. After coming up with the song, they scrimped up enough money to record it in Nashville at the end of 1956. Early in 1957, it was released on the Excello label as their first single, going to #11 on the R&B charts.
Jon Hendricks penned a lyric for “Li’l Darlin’” which Lambert, Hendricks & Ross recorded with Basie in 1958. Hendricks & Company recorded the tune in 1982, and vocalists Mark Murphy (1961) and Kurt Elling (2001) also recorded Hendricks’ lyric.
