Song:This Little Girl
Album:Dedication/On The Line
Gary U.S. Bonds had a #1 hit in 1961 with Quarter To Three. Then he disappeared and returned in the 80s courtesy of Bruce Springsteen with the 1981 hit This Little Girl. Most singers don't get that kind of opportunity. He was born Gary Anderson June 6, 1939 in Jacksonville, FL and grew up in Norfolk, VA. He was in a group called The Turks when he was spotted by Legrand Records owner Frank Guida. Guida changed his name to Gary U.S. Bonds hoping that DJs would think his music was a public service announcement. His first single New Orleans reached #6 on the pop charts but his third single Quarter To Three reached number one. Bonds continued to record until 1962 and continued to tour afterwards. But he didn't get another opportunity to record until Bruce Springsteen got him a contract with EMI Records in 1981. Springsteen was a big fan of Quarter To Three and used to perform it before he was famous. So he decided to write and produce an album for Gary U.S. Bonds called Dedication. Steven Van Zandt and the E Street Band played on the album and Springsteen wrote This Little Girl. It reached #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and it revived Bonds' career. This CD contains his two EMI albums. Gary U.S. Bonds continues to tour the oldies circuit today. He last recorded in 2004. Here's Gary U.S. Bonds performing This Little Girl.
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