Hey Paula
Paul & Paula
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Hey, hey Paula, I want to marry you Hey, hey Paula, no one else will ever do I've waited so long for school to be through Paula, I can't wait no more for you My love, my love Hey Paul, I've been waiting for you Hey, hey, hey Paul, I want to marry you too If you love me true, if you love me still Our love will always be real My love, my love True love means planning a life for two Being together the whole day through True love means waiting and hoping that soon Wishes we've made will come true My love, my love Hey, hey Paula, I've been waiting for you Hey, hey, hey Paul, I want to marry you too True love means planning a life for two Being together the whole day through True love means waiting and hoping that soon Wishes we've made will come true My love, my love
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Written by: RAY HILDEBRAND
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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17 facts about this song
Song Creation"Hey Paula" was written by Ray Hildebrand who was also "Paul" in the duo "Paul & Paula".
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Chart-topping SuccessThe song topped Billboard Hot 100 chart for three weeks in 1963.
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Unique Genre"Hey Paula" is considered a signature example of the "teenage tragedy" genre of the 1960s.
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Global SuccessBesides being a hit in the U.S., the song also reached the top of the charts in several other countries, including Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa.
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Dove Tail SequenceThe song is unique for its 'dove-tail' sequence, with the lines of one verse serving as the opening line of the next ensuring a smooth transition.
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Impact on FashionThe song inspired a popular haircut, the "Paula-cuts".
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University OriginThe song was written while both Hildebrand and Jackson were students at Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas.
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Unplanned SuccessIt was initially written for a talent contest at their university, but its immense popularity led to a recording contract with the Phillips label.
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Inspiration BreakupHildebrand was inspired to write the song by his break-up with his high school girlfriend, Paula.
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Song InterpretationThe lyrics speak about a young couple in love, who yearn to get married soon.
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Career BoostThe success of "Hey Paula" was instrumental in launching the careers of Hildebrand and Jackson.
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One-Hit WonderAlthough Paul & Paula released other songs, none matched the widespread success of "Hey Paula", thereby making them a classic example of one-hit wonders.
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Unusual AliasInterestingly, Paul's real name was "Ray" and Paula's real name was "Jill". The names were changed to match the title of the song.
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Italian VersionAn Italian version of the song, "Hey Paula" was recorded by Italian singers Rita Pavone and Paul Anka.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered multiple times, by artists such as Tom Jones and Lesley Gore.
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Original Reality SongRadio personality Danny Bonaduce has referred to "Hey Paula" as the original reality song because it was based on a true story.
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Lingering PopularityDecades after its release, "Hey Paula" continues to be played on oldies radio stations and enjoys a cult following of fans.
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