Pepe

Duane Eddy & The Rebels, Duane Eddy

About Pepe

"Pepe" is a 1960 song written by Hans Wittstatt and Dory Previn for the musical comedy film Pepe, featuring Mario Moreno ("Cantinflas") in the lead role. It was first recorded by Shirley Jones for the movie. Duane Eddy covered the song the same year. There have also been several other cover versions of this song.


Year:
1975
2:02
72 
#3

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Johnny is a joker
(He’s a bird)
A very funny joker
(He’s a bird)
But when he jokes my honey
(He’s a dog)
His jokin’ ain’t so funny
(What a dog)
Johnny is a joker that’s a’tryin’ to steal my baby
(He’s a bird dog)

Johnny sings a love song
(Like a bird)
He sings the sweetest love song
(Ya ever heard)
But when he sings to my gal
(What a howl)
To me he’s just a wolf dog
(On the prowl)
Johnny wants to fly away and puppy-love my baby
(He’s a bird dog)

Hey, bird dog get away from my quail
Hey, bird dog you’re on the wrong trail
Bird dog you better leave my lovely-dove alone
Hey, bird dog get away from my chick
Hey, bird dog you better get away quick
Bird dog you better find a chicken little of your own

Johnny kissed the teacher
(He’s a bird)
He tiptoed up to reach her
(He’s a bird)
Well he’s the teacher’s pet now
(He’s a dog)
What he wants he can get now
(What a dog)
He even made the teacher let him sit next to my baby
(He’s a bird dog)

Hey, bird dog get away from my quail
Hey, bird dog you’re on the wrong trail
Bird dog you better leave my lovely-dove alone
Hey, bird dog get away from my chick
Hey, bird dog you better get away quick
Bird dog you better find a chicken little of your own

He’s a bird
He’s a dog
He’s a bird

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Duane Eddy

Duane Eddy (born April 26, 1938) is a Grammy Award-winning American guitarist. In the late 1950s and early 1960s he had a string of hit records, produced by Lee Hazlewood, which were noted for their characteristically "twangy" sound, including "Rebel Rouser", "Peter Gunn", and "Because They're Young". He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. more »

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Written by: HANS WITTSTATT

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10 facts about this song

Musical Genre
"Pepe" by Duane Eddy, first released in 1961, is categorized under the Rock and Roll - Instrumental genre.
Artist Recognition
Duane Eddy, the artist performing "Pepe", is considered one of the greatest instrumental rock and roll artists of all time.
Chart Performance
The song was a multichart climber, making its way to number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the UK Singles Chart in 1961.
Album Inclusion
"Pepe" was included in Duane Eddy's second studio album titled "Girls! Girls! Girls!".
Notable Instrument
The song is well-known for Duane Eddy’s unique twangy guitar sound.
Movie Involvement
"Pepe" is known for being featured in the soundtrack of the 1960 comedy film "Pepe" starring Cantinflas.
Award Nomination
The film "Pepe" was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score committing the song "Pepe" to film history.
Production Details
"Pepe" was produced by Lee Hazlewood and Lester Sill, who were both pivotal figures in the popular music scene in the 60s.
Cover Versions
Many other artists have since covered “Pepe”, attesting to its enduring popularity.
Significant Impression
Despite being an instrumental track, “Pepe” has managed to leave a significant impression in music history, further consolidating Duane Eddy’s reputation as a guitar legend.

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