Johnny Russell - Hello, I Love You

I said "hello, I love you"
She said "hello, how are you?"
I said "have you forgotten?"
She pretended not to hear

I was downtown yesterday
Feeling low, and taking care of a little business
When I saw her through the window of the California latest fashion shop
She always did know how to dress
She always kept herself looking young and pretty
Since our divorce, we haven't talked
I pushed my pride aside, and walked on in
Her auburn hair was hanging long
I can't recall her ever looking better
She was trying on the latest style and her form filled the fashion oh, so well
I thought I'd ask how things have been
And see if I could do anything to help her
But she seemed to be much more concerned
With finding shoes to go with her new dress

I said "hello, I love you"
She said "hello, how are you?"
I said "have you forgotten?"
She pretended not to hear
I said "hello, I need you"
She said "how are things with you?"
I got the message
She came through loud and clear

I said "hello, I love you"

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Johnny
• Russell
• Country

[ilovehawiiboys]

I want a copy of this song. Cannot find it at a reasonable price. I have alot of great memories attached. Ouida

[yenal56]

A great song by an underrated singer. Clark Ranger of KWKY radio Des Moines played this song on his morning show in the 1970's.

[twinPaula12]

Johnny has one of the finest voices ever. He could always sing a song just as if he's singing to someone special. That's the way it should be. I have always loved this song and meeting Johnny here back in 1976 when he did a show with Joe Stampley was terrific. Johnny did all of his hits and the crowd didn't want him to leave. We sure do miss this great artist who wrote so many good songs and never let his fans down. Thank you for posting this - Paula

[NELS8378]

Thanks for posting this hard to find song! I have searched online for this one for YEARS and couldn't find it anywhere. Very rare and one of his best. He is truly missed. Thanks again!!

[thomashand02]

i play alot of his music on my radio station wtcs quincy you can listen on line

[matt65482000]

WOW I tried finding this record when it was popular back in the early 70s never could find it. A local record station had it but I never did find it...what a find right here...thanks to whoeve posted

[lp1330]

LOVE this song also! Thanks for posting it. About a year ago a friend found it on LimeWire and put it on a CD for me. However it was from a 45 that was pretty scratched up. This sounds much better.

[TeacherSongwriter]

Thank you! Thank you! I absolutely love this song and cannot find it anywhere. Napster doesn't have it; no one does.

I search the internet mp3's and find a bio used by many sites that mentions "Hello I Love You" was a hit for him ... so why doesn't anyone have it??

Anyway, thanks for posting it - I haven't heard it in years. Oh, by the way, did I say thank you??? ☺

[wilburscott]

Awesome stuff..keep ol' Johnny coming if you got it!