Honey Hush
Big Joe Turner, Joe Turner
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Ah let 'em roll like a big wheel In a Georgia cotton field Honey hush Come in this house, stop all that yackety yack Come in this house, stop all that yackety yack Come fix my supper, don't want no talkin' back Well, you keep on jabberin', you talk about this and that Well, you keep on jabberin', you talk about this and that I got news for you baby, you ain't nothin' but an alley cat Turn off the waterworks, baby, they don't move me no more Turn off the waterworks, baby, they don't move me no more When I leave this time, I ain't comin' back no more Honey hush Come in this house, stop all that yackety yack Come in here woman, stop all that yackety yack Don't make me noivous [nervous], 'cause I'm holdin' a baseball bat Singin' hi-yo, hi-yo silver Hi-yo, hi-yo silver Hi-yo, hi-yo silver Hi-yo, hi-yo silver Hi-yo, hi-yo silver Hi-yo silver away!
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Written by: LOU WILLIE TURNER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Recording History"Honey Hush" was originally recorded by Big Joe Turner in 1953. It was released by Atlantic Records and became one of his biggest hits during his career.
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GenreBelonging to the genre of Rhythm and Blues, it is often seen as a forerunner of the rock n roll movement.
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PopularityTopping Billboard's R&B charts, it underscored Turner’s influence on the whole genre of pop music.
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CoversIn addition to Turner, a number of other artists have covered "Honey Hush", including Fats Domino, Paul McCartney, Foghat, and Johnny Burnette's Rock 'n Roll Trio, giving it a life in different sub-genres of music.
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Lyrics"Honey Hush" lyrics are playful in nature, typically loose and suggestive, which is symptomatic of most blues music.
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Turner’s StyleBig Joe Turner's booming voice and expert phrasing are highlighted in the song, and was a trademark of his style.
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CollaborationThough it was originally recorded by Big Joe Turner, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee later joined him in creating a new version of "Honey Hush".
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About ArtistBig Joe Turner was an American blues shouter who was known for his distinctive raspy voice. Often called the "Boss of Blues", his work significantly impacted the evolution of Rock and Roll.
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Influence on Rock n RollTurner’s song, including "Honey Hush", were among those covered by the white artists of the time, which immensely influenced the genre of Rock ‘n’ Roll and is deemed as one of the earliest examples of Rock and Roll music.
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Live versionsPaul McCartney has performed "Honey Hush" numerous times in his live concerts, demonstrating the song's endurance and timeless appeal.
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Song Recognition"Honey Hush" is also recognized in the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame, indicating its legacy in the world of Blues music.
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