That's All You Gotta Do

Brenda Lee

About That's All You Gotta Do

"That's All You Gotta Do" is a song written by Jerry Reed and performed by Brenda Lee. The song reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #19 on the R&B chart in 1960. The song also reached #6 in Australia. The song was featured on her 1960 album, Brenda Lee. The song was ranked #71 on Billboard magazine's Top Hot 100 songs of 1960.


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Brenda Lee

Brenda Mae Tarpley (born December 11, 1944), known as Brenda Lee, is an American performer who sang rockabilly, pop and country music, and had 37 US chart hits during the 1960s, a number surpassed only by Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Ray Charles and Connie Francis. She is best known for her 1960 hit "I'm Sorry", and 1958's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", a US holiday standard for more than 50 years. more »

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14 facts about this song

Release Date
Brenda Lee released "That's All You Gotta Do" in 1960.
Chart Performance
Following its release, the song peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
B-Side
"That's All You Gotta Do" was actually the B-side of Brenda Lee's mega-hit, "I'm Sorry."
Record Label
The song was released under the Decca Records label.
Genre
"That's All You Gotta Do" falls under the genre of rockabilly - a style that combines country with rhythm and blues.
Songwriter
The track was written by "Shake, Rattle and Roll's" songwriter, Jesse Stone, using his pseudonym Charles E. Calhoun.
Recording
The song was recorded on March 28, 1960, at the Bradley Film and Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, famous as the birthplace of numerous country and pop hits.
Brenda's Age
When Brenda Lee recorded this song, she was just 15 years old.
Single Format
At the time of its release, "That's All You Gotta Do" was available in the 7-inch vinyl format.
Receivership
The song was well received for its upbeat tempo and became a popular selection on jukeboxes around the country.
Live Performances
Lee often included "That's All You Gotta Do" in her live performances due to its popularity.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered this song, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
Album Inclusion
Apart from its original release as a single, "That's All You Gotta Do" also appears on numerous Brenda Lee compilation albums.
Legacy
Despite not being as famous as its A-side "I'm Sorry," "That's All You Gotta Do" has left its own mark, contributing to Brenda Lee's reputation as one of the top female vocalists of her era.

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