Hello Walls

Willie Nelson

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.


Year:
2003
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Hello walls (hello hello) how things go for you today
Don't you miss her since she upped and walked away
And I'll bet you dread to spend another lonely night with me
But lonely walls I'll keep you company
Hello window well (hello hello) I see that you're still here
Aren't you lonely since our darling 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
Yes we'll have to learn to get along without her if we can
Hello ceiling (hello hello) I'm gonna stare at you a while
You know I can't sleep so won't you bear with me awhile
We gotta all stick together or else I'll lose my mind
I've got a feeling she'll be gone a long long time (hello hello)

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Willie Nelson

Willie Hugh Nelson (pronounced /wɪli nɛlsən /; born April 30, 1933) is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie (1973), combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger (1975) and Stardust (1978), made Nelson one of the most recognized artists in country music. He was one of the main figures of outlaw country, a subgenre of country music that developed at the end of the 1960s as a reaction to the conservative restrictions of the Nashville sound. Nelson has acted in over 30 films, co-authored several books, and has been involved in activism for the use of biofuels and the legalization of marijuana. 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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