"Well Oh Well" is a song written by Lois Mann, Tiny Bradshaw, and Henry Bernard. The song was based on Bing Crosby's "San Fernando Valley". It was performed by Bradshaw and released on the King label (catalog no. 4357-AA). It debuted on Billboard magazine's R&B chart on May 20, 1950, peaked at No. 2 (best seller and jukebox), and remained on the chart for 21 weeks.[1] It was ranked No. 7 on Billboard's year-end list of the best-selling R&B records of 1950 (No. 11 based on jukebox plays). Singer pianist Moon Mullican covered the song, also on the King label, in 1950.[2]
| "Well Oh Well" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Tiny Bradshaw | |
| Released | 1950 |
| Label | King |
| Songwriter(s) | Lois Mann, Tiny Bradshaw, Henry Bernard |
See also
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edit- ^ Joel Whitburn (1988). Top R&B Singles 1942–1988. Record Research, Inc. p. 52. ISBN 0-89820-068-7.
- ^ "The Year's Top Rhythm & Blues Records" (PDF). The Billboard. January 13, 1951. p. 20. Retrieved December 12, 2020.