"The Little Music Box" is a song originally recorded by American country artist, Skeeter Davis. It was composed by Davis herself, along with Rudy Thacker. It was released as a

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in 1962 via

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and reached the top 30 of the American country songs chart.

Background, recording and release

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chart in late 1962. It was her first single in her career to chart outside of the country top 20. It was also Davis's tenth entry on the Country Songs chart. The track was not originally issued on an album at the time of its release. It was later included on the 1965 compilation by RCA Camden titled ''Blueberry Hill''.

Track listing

;7" vinyl single * "The Little Music Box" – 2:16 * "The Final Step" – 2:36

Chart performance

References

{{Skeeter Davis 1962 songs 1962 singles RCA Victor singles Skeeter Davis songs Song recordings produced by Chet Atkins Songs written by Skeeter Davis