Billy

Kathy Linden

About Billy

"Billy", also known as "Billy (I Always Dream of Bill)" is a song with words by Joe Goodwin and music by James Kendis and Herman Paley, written in 1911. In 1950 it was performed by Betty Grable in the film Wabash Avenue. The most successful version of the song was performed by Kathy Linden. It reached #7 on the Billboard pop chart in 1958. The song was featured on her 1958 album, That Certain Boy. The song features the Joe Leahy Orchestra. The single ranked #90 on Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1958.  


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For when I walk (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)
I always walk with Billy 
'Cause Billy knows just where to walk (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)

And when I talk (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)
I always talk with Billy
'Cause Billy knows just how to talk (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)

And when I dine (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)
I always dine with Billy
He takes me where I get my fill (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)

Want you to know, I love him so
I just want to be with Bill

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And when I dine (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)
I always dine with Billy
He takes me where I get my fill (bomp, bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp)

And when I sleep, and when I sleep
I always dream of Bill

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Kathy Linden

Kathy Linden (born 1938), is an American pop singer from Moorestown Township, New Jersey. She grew up in Burlington, New Jersey. Linden scored two big hits on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 late in the 1950s. The first was "Billy", a song originally written in 1911; it hit number seven in 1958. The second was "Goodbye Jimmy, Goodbye", a song written by a radio program director named Jack Vaughn; it rose to number eleven in 1959. Both singles were released on Felsted Records and featured Joe Leahy's backing orchestra. Linden was known for having a breathy, child-like voice, even as a married woman in her 20s. more »

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Written by: JON BON JOVI, RICHARD SAMBORA

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
The song "Billy" was released by American singer Kathy Linden in 1958.
Music Rankings
The song reached number 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 5 on the US Cash Box Top 100. It also peaked at number 1 in South Africa.
Contemporary Hit
"Billy" was the most successful song of Kathy Linden's career, making her a well-known name during the late 1950s.
Song Genre
"Billy" belongs to the Pop music genre and belongs to the Classic Pop and Rock era.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by songwriter Joe Goodwin and was also arranged and conducted by Joe Leahy.
Record Label
"Billy" was released through Felsted Records.
Limited Discography
Despite the success of "Billy", Kathy Linden had a relatively short recording career and is largely remembered for this one hit song.
Chart Controversy
In South Africa, "Billy" dislodged Elvis Presley's "Jailhouse Rock" from the number one slot after it held the position for a consecutive period.
Musical Influence
"Billy" is considered an influential song, indicative of the singing style and music production techniques of the 1950s.
Cover Versions
Despite its popularity, "Billy" didn't spawn numerous cover versions like other popular songs of the time. However, a few tribute performances have been recorded over the years.

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