I think it is just a case of different writers and labels following a theme that was successful for others. Back then, songs were written and released very quickly, so if something was hot on the charts, others tried to duplicate the sound.
That is Gary S. Paxton, who is a singer, songwriter, and producer. He has worked with many artists over the years. As a singer, he was Skip (of Skip and Flip) on "It Was I" and "Cherry Pie." He was the guy who did "Alley Oop" (as Hollywood Argyles) and he was also produced "Monster Mash" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett. Gary is quite a character and has a long history in the music business, but is not a name most people recognize.
@DooWopJoe Mystery solved..thank you so much...it's been driving me crazy for years! Oh yeah! In his day, Paxton was a true hit guy! BTW..really enjoy all your posts!
Well, glad I could answer your question! Listening to Gary talking during this show was really fun. He is a humorous guy, and has done so many great things in the music industry. Quite a character!
You're welcome! This was a great concept to get all these artists in one room, and it was very well done. Too bad it was seen by so few when it aired.
The Dutch version is still well known in Holland, but actually that was a pretty bad translation of the original. Why did he change the last lines - by accident?
Estimated friend, if you want to listen again this song and an endless number of successes of the love I suggest you to visit Radio MUSICA PARA MIMOS - looks for his direction URL in Google ( search Musica para Mimos in Google)-. best romantic music of all the times in Internet, is great, is very good ...!!!
used to have a great prog on satellite tv over here in the uk called larrys country diner run by larry black had some gr88 guests on and it was real funny as well
This was the first song I ever sang on stage (I performed it in 1966) at my Jr High School Talent show (I came in second place) LOL after that the kids in school started calling me Patches I will always fondly remember this song......
This was the first song I ever sang on stage (I performed it in 1966) at my Jr High School Talent show (I came in second place) LOL after that the kids in school started calling me Patches I will always fondly remember this song......
larry,black also does the countrys family reunion shows and he has , or had another programme called larrys country diner where guest artists , mostly country come to perform and talk about their careers
Dickey was the king of the tear jerkers. It was a period where, with VietNam looming, the tear jerkers hit us as much as great rock n roll. What a time in music.
Not in my view. Dickey Lee recorded many songs, including some other very well-known ones like "I Saw Linda Yesterday" "Laurie (Strange Things Happen)" and "9,999,999 Tears."
No, Bobby Vee never recorded any of these songs (to the best of my knowledge--I have a lot of Bobby's recordings). He did a song called "Laurie", but that is a very different song than the one by Dickey Lee.
@vuotopiuscuro No Dicky has had several hits in the 60's. He wrote Ashes of Love &She thinks I still care... Those 2 songs disqualiifes him for the one hit wonder tag:). Never ending song of love for you...I forgot that one it was also Dicky Lee
Dickey Lee has written many excellent and award-winning songs (including "Keeper of the Stars") and also had the best version, in my opinion, of "Rocky" (not, by all means, to be confused with the movie) in 1975. His was the country chart-topper, and Austin Roberts had it on the pop charts at the same time.
Still brings a lump into my throat for my father (draconian old git) disallowed me from having anything to do with - let alone dating an astronomically beautiful Greek girl ...
Gary Paxton went on to be a big producer in the Christian music market and worked for Tammy Faye Bakker on the PTL Club. I also think he had something to do with the 'Monster Mash.'
That is Gary S. Paxton. He was Skip in Skip and Flip, who recorded "It Was I" and "Cherry Pie." He also was the main guy in the Hollywood Argyles, who did "Alley Oop." Gary was also producer on many big hits for a number of artists.
i love this song and singer.i just heard it for the first time.i sometimes go back in years and listen to songs and singers .Some times im amazed of the results .This one is great .I love it .
This is good, but so sad at the same time. I don't know why Patches couldn't be married to a good fellow. These songs make me think about the purpose of human relationships. If you love her, marry her and take care of her!
@john44122 There was a time when being from the wrong side of town mattered. I agree, money or the lack there of should not be an issue when it comes to love. Few had the courage to rock the boat despite family disapproval.
I commented one night about 2 months ago, about this video. Unfortunately I had it mixed up with another version of Patches. I'll ask again, is that Jimmy Fortune in the audience? I do so enjoy this song, brings me right back to 8th Grade.
No, Jimmy Fortune is not in the audience. If you are referring to the man sitting on the left end (next to Dickie Lee, who is singing), that is the late Gene Hughes, lead singer of the Casinos (biggest hit was "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye").
My mother still has this song and other songs he sings on a vinyl album =) He sang a LOT of good songs on it too. Of all the ones on the album, my favorite was always Ebony Eyes.
Hard to believe that Dickey sang this song clear back in 1962, my junior year in high school. From high school up through retirement, this is still one of my favorites, and Dickey Lee sings it just as well today as he did back then. Thanks so much for sharing this classic song of the 60s, a era of many great songs and singers.
Do you meant the people in the audience of this video? If so, you could not be more wrong. All the people there are well-known singers and musicians. I have videos from 25 or more of them from this show on YouTube.
ah no. It just looked like the people were a bit lost as to what he was singing, granted is not as popular today as it was back then. And it didnt survive time very well like something The Beatles did. You'd be hard pressed today to find a lot of people who actually know of or listen to this besides people from that time period
Yes, Banner, I think "Patches" is definitely his best-known song--not his best, but best-known. I loved "9,999,999 Tears" and found that song to be one I could not get out of my head! I like it much more than "Patches", and also prefer "I Saw Linda Yesterday" to "Patches", but still feel that most people would name the latter as the song he is known by.
I remember hearing this song when I was a little girl and crying every time I heard it. I thought it was a true story and the girl he loved had truely died...and that this boy singing loved her so much that he was going to join her in the river.
I thought "Patches" was a beautiful name for a girl..
Does anyone here know why these teen tragedy songs were such a popular genre in the 50's and 60's?
thEannoyingE 2 months ago in playlist no 1
@thEannoyingE
I think it is just a case of different writers and labels following a theme that was successful for others. Back then, songs were written and released very quickly, so if something was hot on the charts, others tried to duplicate the sound.
DooWopJoe 1 month ago
Okay...this has puzzled me for YEARS! Who is the guy in the audience with the shoulder length blonde hair?
garymichael1950 2 months ago
@garymichael1950
That is Gary S. Paxton, who is a singer, songwriter, and producer. He has worked with many artists over the years. As a singer, he was Skip (of Skip and Flip) on "It Was I" and "Cherry Pie." He was the guy who did "Alley Oop" (as Hollywood Argyles) and he was also produced "Monster Mash" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett. Gary is quite a character and has a long history in the music business, but is not a name most people recognize.
DooWopJoe 2 months ago
@DooWopJoe Mystery solved..thank you so much...it's been driving me crazy for years! Oh yeah! In his day, Paxton was a true hit guy! BTW..really enjoy all your posts!
garymichael1950 2 months ago
@garymichael1950
Well, glad I could answer your question! Listening to Gary talking during this show was really fun. He is a humorous guy, and has done so many great things in the music industry. Quite a character!
DooWopJoe 2 months ago
OMG Outstanding song I love it
TheDb351c 3 months ago
I ALWAYS LIKED THIS SONG. JUDA59ful
JUDA59ful 3 months ago
What great memories! Thank you.
LeoNJMaisonneuve 3 months ago
@LeoNJMaisonneuve
You're welcome! This was a great concept to get all these artists in one room, and it was very well done. Too bad it was seen by so few when it aired.
DooWopJoe 3 months ago
iwas lucjky enough toseedickie lee at an oldies coincert andthiswas the best song hedid ithink igot his autograph
ourdolly2002 3 months ago
The Dutch version is still well known in Holland, but actually that was a pretty bad translation of the original. Why did he change the last lines - by accident?
etierik 4 months ago
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Estimated friend, if you want to listen again this song and an endless number of successes of the love I suggest you to visit Radio MUSICA PARA MIMOS - looks for his direction URL in Google ( search Musica para Mimos in Google)-. best romantic music of all the times in Internet, is great, is very good ...!!!
robertoamor2011 5 months ago
I Love this Song it takes be back in my Teen age Year .
countrystore100 5 months ago
the dutch version cold patsy from Rein De Vries
waps44 6 months ago
Paches is a song about what being ostercized wil do to someone....
take it from someone who's been ositercized fror most of her life
Freyja1133 6 months ago
Most parents sing a lullaby nope not mine they sang and still sing this I love this song!
MyBabyAteYourZombie 7 months ago
The last verse he say wrong is it may nt be right but I'll join you tonight patches I'm coming to you
jezebelquek 7 months ago 2
used to have a great prog on satellite tv over here in the uk called larrys country diner run by larry black had some gr88 guests on and it was real funny as well
musicmaker1999 7 months ago
I loved this song. It tears at your heart still.
RickNelsonLady 8 months ago
I love this song! I was 16 when it was released. It is sad and yet a very romantic song. Love you Dickey Lee.
Believer1181 9 months ago 2
IWe don't get R'n'R graffiti intheUK, helas. I've missed so much. Roll on Mark Dinning et all
momac71 10 months ago
classic
1380koolkat 10 months ago
Dicky Lee, you still got it . It is obvious that he put his heart and soul in his music. A great talent.
shitbagsmith 11 months ago
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This was the first song I ever sang on stage (I performed it in 1966) at my Jr High School Talent show (I came in second place) LOL after that the kids in school started calling me Patches I will always fondly remember this song......
SEVFEST 11 months ago
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This was the first song I ever sang on stage (I performed it in 1966) at my Jr High School Talent show (I came in second place) LOL after that the kids in school started calling me Patches I will always fondly remember this song......
SEVFEST 11 months ago
He messed up the last verse LOL..... It should be "It May Not Be Right, But I'll Join You Tonight... Patches I'm Coming To Youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
SEVFEST 11 months ago
@SEVFEST I noticed that too!
OLDIES59 7 months ago
i love this song...
aditioRM 11 months ago 3
larry,black also does the countrys family reunion shows and he has , or had another programme called larrys country diner where guest artists , mostly country come to perform and talk about their careers
musicmaker1999 1 year ago
Dickey was the king of the tear jerkers. It was a period where, with VietNam looming, the tear jerkers hit us as much as great rock n roll. What a time in music.
12715159 1 year ago
awesome these guys sure still have what it takes i can see larry black there
musicmaker1999 1 year ago
@musicmaker1999
You are right, it is Larry Black. He was the host of the show. Most people email asking who that big guy is, since he was not one of the performers.
DooWopJoe 1 year ago
wow----I have goosebumps!
kgckmomma 1 year ago
I love this song Patches, I actually like this one, alot.. I just brings me back, to a great time in life..
grvhere 1 year ago 6
I loved this song, when I was a little boy.
chewbacca0901 1 year ago 2
great
crusher1944 1 year ago
is this a one.hit wonder?
vuotopiuscuro 1 year ago
@vuotopiuscuro
Not in my view. Dickey Lee recorded many songs, including some other very well-known ones like "I Saw Linda Yesterday" "Laurie (Strange Things Happen)" and "9,999,999 Tears."
DooWopJoe 1 year ago 3
@DooWopJoe
didn't bobby vee have more success with the songs U're mentioning..
thanks 4 Ur comment, i appreciate it
vuotopiuscuro 1 year ago
@vuotopiuscuro
No, Bobby Vee never recorded any of these songs (to the best of my knowledge--I have a lot of Bobby's recordings). He did a song called "Laurie", but that is a very different song than the one by Dickey Lee.
DooWopJoe 1 year ago
@DooWopJoe
ok.
i'll tell if i C something.
vuotopiuscuro 1 year ago
@vuotopiuscuro There were just a few rock hits for Dicky Lee. He made most of his money doing Country-western songs
68enxy 9 months ago
@vuotopiuscuro No Dicky has had several hits in the 60's. He wrote Ashes of Love &She thinks I still care... Those 2 songs disqualiifes him for the one hit wonder tag:). Never ending song of love for you...I forgot that one it was also Dicky Lee
2bwhiteproud 7 months ago
@vuotopiuscuro
Dickey Lee has written many excellent and award-winning songs (including "Keeper of the Stars") and also had the best version, in my opinion, of "Rocky" (not, by all means, to be confused with the movie) in 1975. His was the country chart-topper, and Austin Roberts had it on the pop charts at the same time.
guypaul 6 months ago
Still brings a lump into my throat for my father (draconian old git) disallowed me from having anything to do with - let alone dating an astronomically beautiful Greek girl ...
kykdaar 1 year ago
If only we could all get together in 1 Very Very Big Club
MrStablelad 1 year ago
so nice, reminissing and such thing, i liek this
saitrade 1 year ago
Gary Paxton went on to be a big producer in the Christian music market and worked for Tammy Faye Bakker on the PTL Club. I also think he had something to do with the 'Monster Mash.'
LShackley 1 year ago
@LShackley Right you are, Gary produced "Monster Mash" and many others including "Sweet Pea" by Tommy Roe and "Cherish" by the Association."
DooWopJoe 1 year ago
@LShackley I wonder why Dickey lee changed the last verse in this song of Patches diff. from original
Daveyhunter1 1 year ago
Dickey Lee...........................................you still have that wonderful way with your voice
this brings back a thousand memories of listening to this song way back when. Thank you for posting this
bassingal89 1 year ago
Thank you so much, keep up the good work love this stuff brings back memories
Daveyhunter1 1 year ago
who is in the back row with long hair
Daveyhunter1 1 year ago
@Daveyhunter1
That is Gary S. Paxton. He was Skip in Skip and Flip, who recorded "It Was I" and "Cherry Pie." He also was the main guy in the Hollywood Argyles, who did "Alley Oop." Gary was also producer on many big hits for a number of artists.
DooWopJoe 1 year ago
hey bec i found the original singer...i love this song..he also sang tell laura i love her..
amdufour 1 year ago
@amdufour
Dickey Lee did have a version of "Tell Laura I Love Her", but the hit version was by Ray Peterson.
DooWopJoe 1 year ago
i love this song and singer.i just heard it for the first time.i sometimes go back in years and listen to songs and singers .Some times im amazed of the results .This one is great .I love it .
annealbinabob 1 year ago
tears thats all i can say is tears.. that man has a voice like no other!
southernpride989 1 year ago
This is good, but so sad at the same time. I don't know why Patches couldn't be married to a good fellow. These songs make me think about the purpose of human relationships. If you love her, marry her and take care of her!
john44122 1 year ago
@john44122 There was a time when being from the wrong side of town mattered. I agree, money or the lack there of should not be an issue when it comes to love. Few had the courage to rock the boat despite family disapproval.
Tonithenightowl 1 year ago
I commented one night about 2 months ago, about this video. Unfortunately I had it mixed up with another version of Patches. I'll ask again, is that Jimmy Fortune in the audience? I do so enjoy this song, brings me right back to 8th Grade.
wisvoyeur 1 year ago
@wisvoyeur
No, Jimmy Fortune is not in the audience. If you are referring to the man sitting on the left end (next to Dickie Lee, who is singing), that is the late Gene Hughes, lead singer of the Casinos (biggest hit was "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye").
DooWopJoe 1 year ago
it must be little odd for u if i say i was born on 1988 to like this song..but i like this song n it is wnderful songs..hehehe
THeNismo88 1 year ago
still a great song.... Great videos.........
mpsarge2 1 year ago
Does anyone know the history behind that song. I remember it as a kid. It was such a sad song.
eotto2001 1 year ago
Does anyone know where I can get this on DVD or VHS?
hmcgill911 1 year ago
that woman in the black behind him is beautiful
pichler777 1 year ago
that woman behind him in the black with the shorter black hair is beautiful, love this song
pichler777 1 year ago
I love this song...apparently my parents used to sing it to me when I was rather small.
pianoman930 1 year ago
DooWopJoe thanks a mil for your work
deweydeborah1954 1 year ago
Ah Patches ... teenage love ... teenage sorrow ... Thanks for the memories
vinmanc1 1 year ago
My mother still has this song and other songs he sings on a vinyl album =) He sang a LOT of good songs on it too. Of all the ones on the album, my favorite was always Ebony Eyes.
dnowlin123 1 year ago
I am named after this song! Patches Auman
pmkemt34 1 year ago
Hard to believe that Dickey sang this song clear back in 1962, my junior year in high school. From high school up through retirement, this is still one of my favorites, and Dickey Lee sings it just as well today as he did back then. Thanks so much for sharing this classic song of the 60s, a era of many great songs and singers.
coachrv31 1 year ago
Gosh I adore this song so much. (:
YourMomJJCC 1 year ago
What a great song and sure is nice to see Dickey Lee here. I bought the 45 of this.
1musiclvr 1 year ago
ok this is the best guy in the world my grandfather
koolyoman3 1 year ago
½ those people probably had no idea what this song was.
NightRanger77 1 year ago
@NightRanger77
Do you meant the people in the audience of this video? If so, you could not be more wrong. All the people there are well-known singers and musicians. I have videos from 25 or more of them from this show on YouTube.
DooWopJoe 1 year ago
ah no. It just looked like the people were a bit lost as to what he was singing, granted is not as popular today as it was back then. And it didnt survive time very well like something The Beatles did. You'd be hard pressed today to find a lot of people who actually know of or listen to this besides people from that time period
NightRanger77 1 year ago
A neighbor just told my father
He said"a boy by the name of Patches has been found
Floating face down in that dirty old river
Which bflows by the coal yards
In old shanty toen
Patches ,what amI to do
I'm still going to love you
It may not look right
But I'm joining you tonight
Patches I can't get over you
Freyja1133 2 years ago
Nice job, Freyja. This song (with your lyrics) would be well-suited for a female singer.
DooWopJoe 1 year ago
Every night I cry when I think of the shanty
And my Gorgeous patches there waiting by the door
He doesn't know that it's impossible for me
to come and see him
Patches must think that i don't love him any more
Freyja1133 2 years ago
Patches what Am i TO Do I'll always love you But A Boy from that place
Will bring me disgrace
No one will allow me to love you
Freyja1133 2 years ago
We planned to marry when April brought spring
Patches couldn't wait to make me his bride
I don't see how that ever will happen
My parents they said"No ! "
And I'm heart broken inside
Freyja1133 2 years ago
Down by the river which flows by the coal yards
There stands houses with tehir shutters which are falling down
There lives a boy that everyone calls patches
Patches my sweet heart of old shanty town
Freyja1133 2 years ago
i like his version of " ashes of love"
skullnawli 2 years ago
Oh,I don't know about this being his best known hit,he had a big one in 1976 called "9,999,999 Tears".
banner74 2 years ago
Yes, Banner, I think "Patches" is definitely his best-known song--not his best, but best-known. I loved "9,999,999 Tears" and found that song to be one I could not get out of my head! I like it much more than "Patches", and also prefer "I Saw Linda Yesterday" to "Patches", but still feel that most people would name the latter as the song he is known by.
DooWopJoe 2 years ago
Ahh Dickey, one of my top artist, loved when he did doo wop! Another fine post Joe, thanks again!
dowopper51 2 years ago
Love it! What year is this?
mminer58 2 years ago
See my info to top right of video. It was 1999.
DooWopJoe 2 years ago
He's still as adorable as ever!
msatvh 2 years ago
I've written lyrics for a female version of Patches...Would anyone like to read them?
Freyja1133 2 years ago
Sure, post them!
DooWopJoe 2 years ago
@DooWopJoe I'd have to type them up first
I love this song
Freyja1133 2 years ago
im now 31 my name is Patches Loren Fox
notoftheflock 2 years ago
cute name patches... you must have been named after the song
Freyja1133 2 years ago
i was named after this song
notoftheflock 2 years ago
This song always made me tear up!Thank for the tears anyway.
vrghiks 2 years ago
wow, just takes you back 40+ years...thank you for posting.
camrod94 2 years ago
@camrod94 this was my wee best friend song she died and i miss her so much
seanharkin123 1 year ago
I remember hearing this song when I was a little girl and crying every time I heard it. I thought it was a true story and the girl he loved had truely died...and that this boy singing loved her so much that he was going to join her in the river.
I thought "Patches" was a beautiful name for a girl..
folkmusicgirl 2 years ago
After 37 years, he actually sounds better.
lrd9999 2 years ago
Great! Thanks for this one!
ricknelson69 2 years ago