Blue Boy (song)

"Blue Boy" is a song written by Boudleaux Bryant, sung by Jim Reeves, and released on the RCA Victor label. In July 1958, it peaked at No. 2 on Billboards country and western jockey chart. It spent 22 weeks on the charts and was also ranked No. 10 on Billboards 1958 year-end country and western chart. On the Hot 100, "Blue Boy" peaked at No. 45.
The song was originally recorded by Anita Carter as "Blue Doll" b/w "Go Away Johnnie" on Cadence 1333, released August, 1957. The single did not chart.
The song has been included on multiple compilation albums, including He'll Have to Go & Other Hits, The Best of Jim Reeves, The Unforgettable Jim Reeves, Country U.S.A.: 1958, and The Essential Jim Reeves.