BERTHA LOU
Created on 04/06/2013Latest update on 27/06/2023
Artist: Johnny Faire
Author: John Marascalco
Label: Surf
Year: 1957
Apparently sold by Johnny Burnette to John Marascalco (for $50). May have been inspired by Dorsey's wife Alberta. Meanwhile the Burnette family regained rights on the song.
Covers:
- 1958:
Clint Miller [hit US]
- 1960:
- 1966:
- 1976:
- 1982:
Rocky Burnette [Johnny's son]
- 1982:
- 1985:
- 1997:
Burnette brothers versions were shelved for contractual reasons. Johnny Faire's vocal replaced Dorsey's. Many rockabilly variations circulate (as Twinkie Lee, Snacky Poo, ...).
