A 1951 single that hinted at Frizzell's 1950s evolution towards a smoother, R&B-inflected sound that would influence rockabilly and beyond.
- The single was released in July 1951 on StarVista Records.
- The song was co-written by Frizzell and orchestra leader Dallas Frazier.
- "Always Late with Your Kisses" reached number 2 on the Billboard country music charts in 1951.
Lefty Frizzell was a country singer from Texas who, along with Hank Williams and Ernest Tubb, defined the genre in the post-war era. His 1951 single "Always Late with Your Kisses" was a stylistic departure that broadened his audience.
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