Jim Reeves – He’ll Have To Go
“He’ll Have To Go” is a country song written by Joe and Audrey Allison and recorded by Jim Reeves. It was released in 1960 as the B-side of his single “Billy Bayou.” The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was also a hit in the United Kingdom, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart.
Background and composition
“He’ll Have To Go” was written by Joe and Audrey Allison in 1959. The song is a simple, yet effective ballad about a man who tells his girlfriend that her friend “will have to go” if she wants to stay with him. The song’s lyrics are full of vivid imagery and detail, and they paint a powerful picture of a man who is jealous and insecure.
Recording and production
“He’ll Have To Go” was recorded in 1960 at the RCA Victor Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was produced by Chet Atkins.
The recording features Jim Reeves on vocals. Reeves’ vocals are warm and expressive, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
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“He’ll Have To Go” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Joe and Audrey Allison in 1959.
- It was released in 1960 as the B-side of Jim Reeves’ single “Billy Bayou.”
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- “He’ll Have To Go” has been covered by many artists, including Hank Williams Jr., Willie Nelson, and George Strait.