Hey Paula

Paul & Paula

About Hey Paula

"Hey Paula" is an American pop standard love song recorded by the singing duo Paul & Paula. It hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on the week ending February 9, 1963, and also made it to number one on the Hot R&B Singles chart. "Paul" was the song's writer, Ray Hildebrand, a student at Texas' Howard Payne University, a Baptist institution in the city of Brownwood. "Paula" was Jill Jackson, the niece of the owner of the boarding house where Ray lived.


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2012
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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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Paul & Paula

Paul & Paula (Ray Hildebrand, born December 21, 1940; Jill Jackson, born May 20, 1942), were a pop singing duo, best known for their 1963 million selling #1 hit record, "Hey Paula." more »

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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".
Chart-topping Success
The song topped Billboard Hot 100 chart for three weeks in 1963.
Unique Genre
"Hey Paula" is considered a signature example of the "teenage tragedy" genre of the 1960s.
Global Success
Besides 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.
Dove Tail Sequence
The 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.
Impact on Fashion
The song inspired a popular haircut, the "Paula-cuts".
University Origin
The song was written while both Hildebrand and Jackson were students at Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas.
Unplanned Success
It was initially written for a talent contest at their university, but its immense popularity led to a recording contract with the Phillips label.
Inspiration Breakup
Hildebrand was inspired to write the song by his break-up with his high school girlfriend, Paula.
Song Interpretation
The lyrics speak about a young couple in love, who yearn to get married soon.
Career Boost
The success of "Hey Paula" was instrumental in launching the careers of Hildebrand and Jackson.
One-Hit Wonder
Although Paul & Paula released other songs, none matched the widespread success of "Hey Paula", thereby making them a classic example of one-hit wonders.
Unusual Alias
Interestingly, Paul's real name was "Ray" and Paula's real name was "Jill". The names were changed to match the title of the song.
Italian Version
An Italian version of the song, "Hey Paula" was recorded by Italian singers Rita Pavone and Paul Anka.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered multiple times, by artists such as Tom Jones and Lesley Gore.
Original Reality Song
Radio personality Danny Bonaduce has referred to "Hey Paula" as the original reality song because it was based on a true story.
Lingering Popularity
Decades after its release, "Hey Paula" continues to be played on oldies radio stations and enjoys a cult following of fans.

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