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s. Much like those songs, it replaced sacred lyrics with secular blues lyrics, featuring

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call and response harmonies. The song was the B-side to Charles' number-one R&B single, "

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", and was a charted hit on its own, peaking at number nine on the chart. The tune was re-made to top 40 pop status in 1958 by The Everly Brothers. It should not be confused with the 1981

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hit "This Little Girl."

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1955 singles 1958 singles Songs written by Ray Charles Ray Charles songs Trini Lopez songs The Everly Brothers songs 1955 songs Cadence Records singles Atlantic Records singles {{1950s-R&B-song-stub