Billy Single: 1977

Barry Blue's Smooth Glam Croon

The cover art for Barry Blue's single "Billy," released in Germany by the Private Stock label under catalogue number 1C 006-98 743,

Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 28, 1977, on Private Stock (catalogue: PVT 86), Barry Blue’s “Billy” — backed with “Sitting On A Corner (Of A Love Affair)” — was a smooth, velvety glam-pop ballad from one of the era’s most underrated voices. Written by Barry Blue, Lynsey De Paul, and Stephen Worth, and produced by Barry Blue and Stephen Worth, the single did not chart in the UK but remains a collector’s favourite for its lush, romantic sound.

Track Listing

A: Billy

B: Sitting On A Corner (Of A Love Affair)

Production

Published By – Not specified in supplied data (typical for Private Stock era) Producer – Barry Blue, Stephen Worth

Overseas Variants

Billy 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo Private Stock / EMI Electrola 1C 006 98 743 Germany 1977

Billy 7", 45 RPM, Single Sonopresse 40240 France 1977

Barry Blue's 1976 single "Billy," featuring the B-side "Sitting On A Corner (Of A Love Affair)," was released in the Netherlands under the Private Stock label, catalog number 5C 006-98743.

Chart Performance

No UK chart data

Legacy “Billy” is a silky, heartfelt highlight from Barry Blue’s mid-’70s output — pure velvet-voiced glam with a touch of sophistication. Verify catalogue PVT 86.

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Sources Information is drawn from my personal knowledge and supplemented by web sources, including Discogs, 45cat, AllMusic, Rate Your Music, Wikipedia and BBC Official Charts Company