It Hurt Me So (chat & take named (1) on BCD 17254)

Firstly issued in 1982 on "The Sun Years" (12 LP set). Contains a long studio noise (including voice test) and take 1 (net length 2:31).
Note from the back cover of Record 8 of "The Sun Years". During 1958, Jerry's method of recording began to change. Rock 'n' roll's golden days were drawing to a close and Jerry was trying to come to terms with the changing times. Bill Justis and Charlie Rich were heavily involved in this November 1958 session, trying to help Jerry get back on Bandstand with a new sound.
Charlie Rich played piano on this title while Jerry is using headphones in an attempt to concentrate on his vocal and render the perfect ballad performance. The overall effect is a classy production. This is a similar take to that which was issued on the flipside of Sun 312. The chorus is also absent. The disc probably disappointed a substantial number of unregenerate rockers among Jerry's following but it did inspire some prime Billboard-ese, being dubbed "a heartache type vocal by the cat."