Peak
1
Weeks
14
Score
3,070
Chart Year
1962
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Tommy Roe wrote this innocent song about young love when he was 14 years old, and first recorded it in 1960 with his group The Satins. The song was influenced by Buddy Holly's hit "Peggy Sue." This was originally recorded in 1960 for a small label called Judd Records, which was run by Jud Phillips, the brother of Sam Phillips of Sun Records. When Roe accepted a deal with ABC-Paramount, the song was rerecorded with a different arrangement, and released as the B-side to "Save Your Kisses." When DJs flipped the record and started playing "Sheila" instead, the song took off, giving Roe the first of his 11 Top 40 American hits. He scored another #1 in 1969 with "Dizzy." The hit version of this song was recorded at RCA Studios in Nashville with producer Felton Jarvis. On guitar was Jerry Reed, who later became a Country star as a solo act. The other musicians were Buddy Harman (drums), Wayne Moss (guitar), and Bob Moore (bass). The backup singers were The Jordanaires, who sang behind Elvis Presley on many of his hits.
Sweet little Sheila, you'll know her if you see her Blue eyes and a ponytail Her cheeks are rosy, she looks a little nosy Man, this little girl is fine Never knew a girl like-a little Sheila Her name drives me insane Sweet little girl, that's my little Sheila Man, this little girl is fine Me and Sheila go for a ride Oh, oh, oh, oh, I feel all funny inside Then little Sheila whispers in my ear Oh, oh, oh, oh, I love you Sheila dear Sheila said she loved me, she said she'd never leave me True love will never die We're so doggone happy just bein' around together Man, this little girl is fine Never knew a girl like-a little Sheila Her name drives me insane Sweet little girl, that's my little Sheila Man, this little girl is fine Me and Sheila go for a ride Oh, oh, oh, oh, I feel all funny inside Then little Sheila whispers in my ear Oh, oh, oh, oh, I love you Sheila dear Sheila said she loved me, she said she'd never leave me True love will never die We're so doggone happy just bein' around together Man, this little girl is fine Oh, this little girl is fine Yeah, this little girl is fine Oh, this little girl is fine
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 28, 1962 | 73 | 53 |
| 2 | Aug 4, 1962 | 43 | 83 |
| 3 | Aug 11, 1962 | 24 | 102 |
| 4 | Aug 18, 1962 | 12 | 114 |
| 5 | Aug 25, 1962 | 5 | 121 |
| 6 | Sep 1, 1962 | 1 | 125 |
| 7 | Sep 8, 1962 | 1 | 125 |
| 8 | Sep 15, 1962 | 2 | 124 |
| 9 | Sep 22, 1962 | 3 | 123 |
| 10 | Sep 29, 1962 | 5 | 121 |
| 11 | Oct 6, 1962 | 11 | 115 |
| 12 | Oct 13, 1962 | 16 | 110 |
| 13 | Oct 20, 1962 | 38 | 88 |
| 14 | Oct 27, 1962 | 59 | 67 |