Hitch Hike
The Sonics
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I'm goin' to Chicago; that's the last place my baby strayed (Hitch hike) Hitch hike (Hitch hike baby) I'm packin' up my bags, gonna leave this old town right away (Hitch hike) Hitch hike (Hitch hike baby) I've got to find that girl if I have to hitch hike 'round the world (Hitch hike) Hitch hike Chicago City Limits, that's what the sign on the highway read (Hitch hike) Hitch hike (Hitch hike baby) I'm gonna keep movin till I get to that street corner 6th and 3rd (6th and 3rd, hitch hike baby) Hitch hike, yeah I've got to find that girl if I have to hitch hike 'round the world (Hitch hike) Hitch hike, baby Hitch hike (Hitch hike) Now hitch-a hike (Hitch hike baby) It's all right (Hitch hike) Hitch hike Jenny (Hitch hike Susan) Hitch hike (Hitch hike) Hitch hike (Hitch hike dance) Yeah, hitch hike (Hitch hike) Hitch hike Jenny Hitch hike baby, hitch hike Susan Hitch hike baby, hitch hike Susan Hitch hike baby, hitch hike baby I'm goin' to St. Louis, but my next stop just might be L.A. (Hitch hike) Now what'd I say? (L.A.) Got no money in my pocket so I'm gonna have to hitch hike all the way (All the way) Yeah (Hitch hike baby) I've got to find that girl if I have to hitch hike 'round the world (Hitch hike) Now what'd I say Come on, hitch hike (Hitch hike baby) Come hitch hike Jenny (Hitch hike Susan)
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Written by: CLARENCE O. PAUL, MARVIN GAYE, MARVIN P GAYE, WILLIAM STEVENSON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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4 facts about this song
Marvin Gaye"Hitch Hike" was released as a single by Marvin Gaye in 1962.
- It was Marvin's third single from his second album, “That Stubborn Kinda' Fellow”.
- The song was written by Marvin himself, along with producer William "Mickey" Stevenson and Clarence Paul.
- "Hitch Hike" achieved medium success, reaching #30 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #12 on the R&B chart.
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Alice CooperAlice Cooper covered Marvin Gaye's "Hitch Hike" in 1969 on their debut album "Pretties for You".
- Their version of the track was re-titled as “Hitch Hike (Take It From Me)”.
- The album "Pretties for You" has a psychedelic feel, and the cover version of "Hitch Hike" fits perfectly into it.
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The Rolling StonesThe Rolling Stones also made a version of "Hitch Hike" on their 1965 album "Out of Our Heads".
- This British rock band provides their unique flair to the song, incorporating their style flawlessly into the piece.
- The Rolling Stones performed Marvin Gaye's "Hitch Hike" during their "The Rolling Stones No.2" UK Tour in 1965.
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The SonicsGarage rock band The Sonics covered "Hitch Hike" on their 1966 album "Boom".
- The Sonics were known for their raw and aggressive sound, and their version of "Hitch Hike" reflects just that.
- For many fans, The Sonics’ version of "Hitch Hike" is noted for lead singer Gerry Roslie's exceptional vocal delivery.
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