Hey Joe
The Everly Brothers
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Hey Joe, where you goin' with that gun of your hand Hey Joe, I said where you goin' with that gun in your hand, oh I'm goin' down to shoot my old lady You know I caught her messin' 'round with another man Yeah, I'm goin' down to shoot my old lady You know I caught her messin' 'round with another man Huh! and that ain't cool Huh hey hoe, I heard you shot your mama down You shot her down now Hey Joe, I heard you shot your lady down You shot her down in the ground yeah! Yeah! Yes, I did, I shot her You know I caught her messin' round messin' round town Huh, yes I did I shot her You know I caught my old lady messin' 'round town And I gave her the gun And I shot her Alright Shoot her one more time again baby! Yeah! Oh dig it Oh alright Hey Joe, Where you gonna run to now where you gonna go Hey Joe, I said Where you gonna run to now where you gonna go I'm goin' way down south Way down to Mexico way Alright I'm goin' way down south Way down where I can be free Ain't no one gonna find me Ain't no hang-man gonna He ain't gonna put a rope around me You better believe it right now I gotta go now Hey, Joe You better run on down Goodbye everybody Hey hey Joe
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3 facts about this song
Carl Smith Version"Hey Joe" was released as a song by Carl Smith in 1953 and became a significant hit.
- Despite sharing the same title, Carl Smith's "Hey Joe" is a different song from the more famous "Hey Joe" popularized by Jimi Hendrix.
- "Hey Joe" became one of Carl Smith's best-known songs, reaching number 1 on the country music chart in the USA.
- Interestingly, Smith, often nicknamed "Mister Country," was one of the most popular honky tonk artists in the 1950s.
- This song is included in his self-titled album "Carl Smith" released in 1957.
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The Everly Brothers VersionThe Everly Brothers also released a version of Carl Smith's "Hey Joe" in 1966.
- Their rendition of "Hey Joe" is included in their studio album "Beat & Soul."
- Unlike Smith's original honky tonk style, The Everly Brothers added their unique influence of rock and roll and close harmony to the song.
- The Everly Brothers have a significant reputation for being early rock and roll influencers; hence this song gained another strong audience in the rock genre.
- Although it was less commercially successful than Carl Smith's version, The Everlies' "Hey Joe" rendition has been influential in its own right.
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Common FactorsBoth versions of "Hey Joe" by Carl Smith and The Everly Brothers are noted for their melodious tunes and catchy lyrics.
- These tracks helped bridge the gap between country music and the emerging rock 'n' roll sound in the mid-20th century.
- Even though it's the same song, the interpretation from both artists differed, leading to a varied reception from different fan bases.
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