Introduction
There seems to be a bit of confusion! The song “It Only Hurts For a Little While” you’re interested in has a different history than one by The Statler Brothers.
Here’s the real story:
The original “It Only Hurts For a Little While” is a 1956 pop song written by Mack David (lyrics) and Fred Spielman (music). It was a big hit for The Ames Brothers, reaching #11 on the Billboard Juke Box chart. The song expresses the heartbreak of a recent breakup but offers a glimmer of hope with the repeated line “It only hurts for a little while.” [Wikipedia: It Only Hurts for a Little While]
The Statler Brothers never recorded a song by this title. They are known for their country music style, and “It Only Hurts For a Little While” leans more towards pop.
However, there is a Statler Brothers song with a similar theme – “Do You Feel It Too.” Released in 1975, it explores the lingering pain after a breakup.
Here’s a possible introduction you can use, acknowledging the original song and referencing the Statler Brothers’ thematically similar work:
“While not originally recorded by The Statler Brothers, ‘It Only Hurts For a Little While’ is a classic 1950s pop song that explores the heartache of a fresh breakup. This theme resonates with many country music fans, and The Statler Brothers themselves tackled similar feelings of loss and longing in their 1975 hit, ‘Do You Feel It Too.'”