Hello Walls

Faron Young

About Hello Walls

"Hello Walls" is an American country music song written by Willie Nelson and first recorded by Faron Young. It became a massive hit in 1961, reaching #1 country and spent 23 weeks on the chart. On other charts, it peaked at #12 pop, and was Young's only top 40 pop hit in the United States. “Hello Walls” introduced Nelson to a national audience. In 1996, Nelson recorded a rock version of the song with the band The Reverend Horton Heat for the album Twisted Willie.


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2006
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Hello, walls, (hello) (hello)
How'd things go for you today
Don't you miss her
Since she up and walked away
And I'll bet you dread to spend
Another lonely night with me
Lonely walls
I'll keep you company

Hello, window (hello) (hello)
Well I see that you're still here
Aren't you lonely
Since our darlin' disappeared
Well, look here, is that a teardrop
In the corner of your pane
Now, don't you try
To tell me that it's rain

She went away and left us all alone
The way she planned
Guess we'll have to learn to get along
Without her if we can;

Hello, ceiling, (hello) (hello)
I'm gonna stare at you awhile
You know I can't sleep
So won't you bear with me awhile
We must all stick together or else
I'll lose my mind
I've got a feelin'
She'll be gone a long, long time

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Faron Young

Faron Young (February 25, 1932 – December 10, 1996) was an American country music singer and songwriter from the early 1950s into the mid-1980s and one of its most successful and colorful stars. Hits including "If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')" and "Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young" marked him as a honky-tonk singer in sound and personal style; and his chart-topping singles "Hello Walls" and "It's Four in the Morning" showed his versatility as a vocalist. Known as the Hillbilly Heartthrob, and following a movie role, the Young Sheriff, Young's singles reliably charted for more than 30 years. He committed suicide in 1996. Young is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. more »

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Written by: Willie Nelson

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15 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Hello Walls" is a song written by Willie Nelson.
Feature Artist
The song's most famous rendition was by American country music singer Faron Young.
Release Date
The song was first released in 1961.
Song's Popularity
"Hello Walls" is one of Faron Young's best-known songs, reaching no.1 on the Billboard country singles chart.
Chart Success
In addition to topping the country charts, "Hello Walls" crossed over to the pop charts, peaking at no.12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Songwriting Credentials
This song helped to establish Willie Nelson as a country songwriter and paved the way for his own solo career.
Multi-Format Success
The song was successful beyond the country and pop charts, reaching no.24 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Besides Nelson and Young's version
The song has also been covered by numerous other artists, including country singer Johnny Paycheck.
Song's Impact
The huge success of "Hello Walls" is often said to have saved Willie Nelson's struggling songwriting career at the time.
Noteworthy Recognition
"Hello Walls" was recognized in the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2021.
Song's Detail
The song consists of a dialogue between a man and his four weary and lonely walls, as his girl has left him.
Longevity
Even after several decades, "Hello Walls" remains a beloved classic in the world of country music.
Influence on Willie Nelson's Career
The success of "Hello Walls" helped to earn Nelson credibility in the country music world, leading him to work with other notable artists and eventually launching his own successful performing career.
About Faron Young
Known as "The Hillbilly Heartthrob" and "The Singing Sheriff," Young had a string of hits in the 1950s and 1960s. "Hello Walls" is one of his signature songs.
About Willie Nelson
Besides being a singer, Nelson is also known for his skills as a songwriter, author, poet, actor, and activist. "Hello Walls" greatly contributed to the recognition of his songwriting potential.

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