Relive The Nostalgic 1981 Performance Of “This Little Girl” By Gary U.S. Bonds

Gary U.S Bonds, whose real name Gary Levone Anderson, is known for his popularity in the Rhythm and Blues arena, as well as Rock N’ Roll. While he does not have a stable spotlight to recognize his abilities as a singer, he has, however, some major hits that made him so beloved by many.

The Florida-born singer has collaborations with “the boss” Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt, and the E Street Band. Springsteen became a friend of his when both shared sympathies on their minimal fame, often struggling to make ends meet.

But their friendship was put into good use when the boss helped Gary achieved another massive success from this Springsteen-penned track “This Little Girl,” a single for his album, Dedication. The song was an outtake from “Ain’t Good Enough for You,” included at the Darkness at the Edge of Town recordings. It was a top 11 hit in the U.S for Bonds, and a top 43 hit in the UK.

To promote his new album and single, Gary U.S Bonds visited, Reeling In The Years, an Irish TV Show. He sung his hit “This Little Girl” backed up by his band.

You can watch the performance of Gary U.S Bonds’ “This Little Girl” here.