Tell Tommy I Miss Him
Skeeter Davis · Here's the Answer (RCA Victor) [1961]
Tommy my sweetheart is gone now
He's up in heaven somewhere
So little star high above
If you see Tommy tell him of my love.
Tell Tommy I love him
Tell Tommy I miss him
Tell him though I may try
My love for him will never die.
He drove his car in that stockcar race
To win money so we could wed
He wanted so much to make me his wife
Now our love lives on though he lost his life.
I'm so lonely without him near
Oh, how I miss his warm embrace
I'll love no other I want him to know
Oh, little star please tell him so.
Tell Tommy I love him
Tell Tommy I miss him
Tell him though I may try
My love for him will never die.
Although he wanted to give me the world
Why did he do such a reckless thing
Little star he should have realized
I was richer than a queen when he looked into my eyes.
Tell Tommy I love him
Tell Tommy I miss him
Tell him though I may try
My love for him will never die.
Tell Tommy I miss him.
Tell Tommy I miss him...
Tell Tommy I Miss Him
Skeeter Davis delivers a tender country ballad on the 1961 album Here's the Answer, where her voice transforms a simple narrative of longing into a deeply personal statement. The song recounts the story of a man who has left his sweetheart behind, urging her to inform him of her feelings before he departs for good. Davis's signature vocal style, characterized by its clear tone and emotional restraint, perfectly suits the quiet desperation of the lyrics. Released during the height of her career, the recording exemplifies the traditional country-pop sound of the early 1960s, blending storytelling with a melodic structure that resonated with audiences seeking authentic emotional expression. This track remains a testament to her ability to convey complex human emotions through her music.