"Hello Walls" is an American country music song recorded by Faron Young. It became a massive hit in 1961, reaching #1 country and #12 pop, and introduced its songwriter – Willie Nelson – to a national audience. ^[1] The record spent 23 weeks on the chart.

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Ralph Emery had an answer song called "Hello Fool" in 1961, which peaked at #4 on the Country Charts. That song was Emery's only hit as a singer.

• Willie Nelson recorded it the very next year for his debut album And Then I Wrote in 1962.
• Esther Phillips recorded it for Atlantic Records in 1964.^[2]
• Bing Crosby recorded it in 1965 for his album Bing Crosby Sings the Great Country Hits.
• Ricky Nelson covered "Hello Walls" on his 1966 Country Album Bright Lights & Country Music (Decca DL74779).
• Brook Benton recorded it on his My Country album in 1966.
• The Reverend Horton Heat covered it on the 1996 tribute album Twisted Willie.
• Sheb Wooley recorded a parody about a drunk talking to the wall.

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• Whitburn, Joel, "Top Country Songs: 1944-2005," 2006.
• Whitburn, Joel, "Top Pop Singles: 1955-2006," 2007.

External links [link]

• Willie Nelson's Official Website

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