Johnny Burnette wrote hits for Ricky Nelson like “It’s Late,” “Waitin’ in School,” and “Believe What You Say” before his name would join Ricky Nelson on the Billboard Hot 100. Burnette’s first hit “Dreamin’” came in 1960. In 1961 he had his biggest smash, “You’re Sixteen.” That 45 released on Liberty Records is now worth up to $50.00 with its picture sleeve. In 1964, the year he died by drowning, Magic Lamp records released Johnny Burnette’s last single “Less Than a Heart Beat.” With picture sleeve, a copy can fetch a $100.00 today.