Little Green Apples by Bobby Russell – Improvised by pianist Charles Manning
“Little Green Apples” was written by Bobby Russell. The song was originally composed for Roger Miller to record in 1968. In the same year, “Little Green Apples” was released as the lead single from Miller’s album “A Tender Look at Love.” Through the years, numerous performers have recorded the song, including Patti Page, O.C. Smith, Bobby Goldsboro, Frank Sinatra, Dionne Warwick, The Temptations, Andy Williams, Bing Crosby, and Tony Bennett, among others. In this rendition, pianist Charles Manning improvises the award-winning song “Little Green Apples.” Awards: Grammy Award for Song of the Year (1969), Bobby Russell, Recipient, performed by O. C. Smith Grammy Award for Best Country Song (1969), Bobby Russell, Recipient, performed by Roger Miller
“Little Green Apples” was written by Bobby Russell. The song was originally composed for Roger Miller to record in 1968. In the same year, “Little Green Apples” was released as the lead single from Miller’s album “A Tender Look at Love.” Through the years, numerous performers have recorded the song, including Patti Page, O.C. Smith, Bobby Goldsboro, Frank Sinatra, Dionne Warwick, The Temptations, Andy Williams, Bing Crosby, and Tony Bennett, among others. In this rendition, pianist Charles Manning improvises the award-winning song “Little Green Apples.” Awards: Grammy Award for Song of the Year (1969), Bobby Russell, Recipient, performed by O. C. Smith Grammy Award for Best Country Song (1969), Bobby Russell, Recipient, performed by Roger Miller