Little Green Apples

Robbie Williams, Kelly Clarkson

About Little Green Apples

"Little Green Apples" is a song written by Bobby Russell. Originally written for and released by American recording artist Roger Miller in 1968, it was also released as a single by American recording artists Patti Page and O. C. Smith in separate occasions that same year. Miller's version became a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and on the UK Singles Chart, while Page's version became her last Hot 100 entry and Smith's version became a No. 2 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song earned Russell two Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Country Song. In 2013, "Little Green Apples" was covered by English recording artist Robbie Williams featuring American recording artist Kelly Clarkson, which became a top 40 hit in Mexico. 


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2013
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Well, I wake up in the morning 
With my hair down in my eyes 
And she says hi 
And I hurry to the breakfast table 
While the kids are going off to school, goodbye 
And she reaches out and takes my hand 
And squeezes it and says "how you feelin' Hon?" 
And I look across at smiling lips that warm my heart 
And I see my morning sun 
And if that's not loving me 
Then all I've got to say 

God didn't make little green apples 
And it don't rain in Indianapolis in the summertime 
There's no such thing as Dr. Suess 
Disneyland and Mother Goose, no nursery rhyme 
God didn't make little green apples 
And it don't rain in Indianapolis in the summertime 
And when my self is feeling low 
I think about your face aglow and ease my mind 

Sometimes I call him up knowing he's busy 
And ask if he could get away and meet me 
And maybe grab a bite to eat 
And he drops what he's doing and hurry's down to meet me 
And I'm always late 
He sits waiting patiently and smiles when he first sees me 
Because he's made that way 
And if that's not loving me 
Then all I've got to say 

God didn't make little green apples 
And it don't snow in Indianapolis when the winter comes 
There's no such thing as make believe 
Puppy dogs and autumn leaves, no B.B. guns 
God didn't make little green apples 
And it don't rain in Indianapolis in the summer time 
And when my self is feeling low 
I think about your face aglow and ease my mind

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Robbie Williams

Robert Peter "Robbie" Williams (born 13 February 1974) is an English singer-songwriter, and occasional actor. He is a member of the pop group Take That, but has found greater commercial success as a solo artist. more »

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Written by: BOBBY RUSSELL

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10 facts about this song

Original Composer
The song "Little Green Apples" was originally written by a well-known American songwriter named Bobby Russell.
Song Composition
The song is a ballad that tells a naturalistic, seemingly experience-based narrative about the singer's deep love for their significant other. It is narrated with a touch of humor and warmth.
First Release
The tune was first recorded by American country music superstar Roger Miller in 1968.
Chart Success
Miller's original rendition of the song went on to top both the Billboard Country and Adult Contemporary charts.
Grammy Awards
Roger Miller’s version won a Grammy for "Song of the Year" in 1969. This was the first country song ever to win this prestigious award.
Patti Page Version
Patti Page, a popular traditional pop singer, also recorded the song in 1968, adding it to her extensive catalog of hit songs.
Multiple Covers
More than two dozen popular artists and groups, including Patti Page, have recorded interpretations of "Little Green Apples", demonstrating its enduring popularity.
Robbie Williams Version
English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams interpreted the song in his 2013 album 'Swings Both Ways'. The album became Williams's eleventh number-one album.
O.C Smith Version
The most commercially victorious version was recorded by O.C Smith. His version reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Billboard R&B chart.
Impact
"Little Green Apples" is considered a pivotal song in the crossover of country music into the mainstream pop music genre.

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