Record #0484: I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter / Date With the Blues – BILLY WILLIAMS

Coral 9-61830 (original) USA, May 5, 1957
Words & Music by:  Side A – Joe Young, Fred Ahlert; Side B – Hal Gordon, Herman Fairbanks
Musicians: Billy Williams (lead vocals) with chorus and orchestra conducted by Dick Jacobs
Recording sessions: New York, NY, 1957
Highest chart positions:  US #3, US R&B #9, UK #22

The title song was a revival of Fats Waller's 1935 hit recording (US #5). Many other cover versions have been recorded by artists/groups such as Bill Haley and His Comets, Frank Sinatra, Fabian, Dean Martin, Willie Nelson and Nat "King" Cole.
The song was lyricist Joe Young's last work.

This single was Williams' only million-seller and the title song was his only US Top 10 entry.

List price:  Very Good+ is $6, Near Mint is $12