“He’ll Have to Go” Became One of the Most Memorable Hits of 1960.

Few songs in the history of country music have achieved the lasting influence and widespread recognition of “He’ll Have to Go,” the signature hit recorded by Jim Reeves in 1959 and released at the beginning of 1960.

More than six decades later, the recording continues to be celebrated by music historians, country fans, and collectors as one of the defining performances of the Nashville Sound era. Its gentle delivery, memorable melody, and emotional storytelling helped introduce country music to audiences who had never before considered themselves country listeners.