"Burning Bridges" is a song written by Walter Scott, and best known for its 1960 recording by Jack Scott, which was a #3 hit in the US. This was the only hit song for composer Walter Scott, who was no relation to Jack Scott.[1][2]
| "Burning Bridges" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Jack Scott | ||||
| from the album What in the World's Come Over You | ||||
| B-side | "Oh, Little One" | |||
| Released | March 1960 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:40 | |||
| Label | Top Rank | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Walter Scott | |||
| Producer(s) | Sonny Lester | |||
| Jack Scott singles chronology | ||||
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The song was originally recorded by a relatively obscure country act called The Home Towners in 1957, but did not chart. Recorded by Jack Scott in 1960, "Burning Bridges" reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 5 on the U.S. R&B chart, and No. 32 on the UK Singles Chart in 1960.[3] The single was produced by Sonny Lester.[4] It was featured on his 1960 album What in the World's Come Over You.;[5]
The song ranked No. 35 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1960.[6] The single's B-side, "Oh, Little One", reached No. 34 on the U.S. pop chart.[7]
In Canada the two sides were co-charted, reaching No. 2.[8]
A different “Burning Bridges”, by the Mike Curb Congregation (No. 34, Billboard Hot 100/No. 16, Adult Contemporary Chart), was featured in the 1970 Clint Eastwood movie, Kelly's Heroes.
Other charting versions edit
- Glen Campbell released a version which reached No. 18 on the U.S. country chart in 1967.[9]
- Jack Scott released a new version of the song with Carroll Baker in 1992 which reached No. 55 on the Canadian country chart.
Other versions edit
- The Wilburn Brothers released a version of the song on their 1962 album City Limits.[10]
- Sonny James released a version of the song on his 1964 album You're the Only World I Know.[11]
- Donny Osmond on his album The Donny Osmond Album
- Billy Edd Wheeler released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1965 single "Tonight I'm Singing Just for You".[12]
- Jan Howard released a version of the song on her 1967 album This Is Jan Howard Country.[13]
- Connie Smith released a version of the song on her 1968 album Soul of Country Music.[14]
- Terry Bradshaw released a version of the song on his 1976 album I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry.[15]
- Jim Ed Brown and Helen Cornelius released a version of the song on their 1976 album I Don't Want to Have to Marry You.[16]
- David Rogers released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1976 single "I'm Gonna Love You Right Out of This World".[17]
- Connie Francis released a version of the song as a single in 1977, but it did not chart.[18]
- Randy Barlow released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1978 single "No Sleep Tonight".[19]
- George Jones released a version of the song on his 1983 album, Jones Country, and again in 1989 on his album, One Woman Man and as the B-side to his 1989 single "Writing on the Wall".[20]
References edit
- ^ "'Burning Bridges' Composer Walter Scott Dies at 89". 19 August 2015.
- ^ He is also NOT the same Walter Scott who was the vocalist for Bob Kuban and The In-Men.
- ^ "Jack Scott, "Burning Bridges" Chart Positions". Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^ "Jack Scott, "Burning Bridges" Single Release". Discogs. 1960. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^ "Jack Scott, What in the World's Come Over You". Discogs. 1960. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^ "Billboard Top 100 - 1960". Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^ "Jack Scott, "Oh, Little One" Chart Positions". Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^ "CHUM Hit Parade - June 13, 1960".
- ^ "Glen Campbell, "Burning Bridges" Chart Position". Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^ "The Wilburn Brothers, City Limits". Discogs. 1962. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^ "Sonny James, You're the Only World I Know". Discogs. 1964. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^ "Billy Edd Wheeler, "Tonight I'm Singing Just for You" Single Release". Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^ "Jan Howard, This Is Jan Howard Country". Discogs. 16 October 1967. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^ "Connie Smith, Soul of Country Music". Discogs. 1968. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^ "Terry Bradshaw, I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry". Discogs. 1976. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^ "Jim Ed Brown and Helen Cornelius, I Don't Want to Have to Marry You". Discogs. 1976. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^ "David Rogers, "I'm Gonna Love You Right Out of This World" Single Release". Discogs. 1976. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^ "Connie Francis, "Burning Bridges" Single Release". Discogs. 1977. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^ "Randy Barlow, "No Sleep Tonight" Single Release". Discogs. 1978. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^ "George Jones, "Writing on the Wall" Single Release". Discogs. 1989. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
