Hey Joe

Carl Smith

About Hey Joe

"Hey Joe" is a 1953 popular song written by Boudleaux Bryant. It was recorded by Carl Smith for Columbia Records on 19 May 1953 and spent eight weeks at #1 on the US country music chart. This marked Bryant's first number-one record. He later wrote songs with his wife Felice for The Everly Brothers. Later in 1953, Kitty Wells recorded an answer record also titled "Hey Joe" which hit number eight on the Jukebox Country & Western chart.


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2013
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Hey Joe!
Where'd ya find that pearly girlie
Where'd ya get that jolly dolly
How did ya rate that dish I wish was mine
Hey Joe!

She's got skin that's creamy dreamy
Eyes that look so lovey-dovey
Lips as red as cherry berry wine
Now listen Joe, I ain't no heel
But oh buddy let me tell you how I feel
She's a honey, she's a sugar pie
I'm warnin' you I'm gonna try to steal her from you
Hey Joe!
Though we've been the best of friends
This is where that friendship ends
I gotta have that dolly for my own.

(Hey Joe!)
(Hey Joe!)

Hey Joe!
Come on let's be buddy buddies
Show me you're my palsy-walsy
Introduce that pretty little chick to me
Hey Joe!

Quit that waitin', hesitatin'
Let me at 'er, what's the matter
You're as slow as any Joe can be
Now come on Joe let's make a deal
Let me dance with her to see if she is real
She's the cutest girl I've ever seen
An' I tell ya face to face I mean to steal her from you
Hey Joe!

We'll be friends until the end
But this looks like the end my friend
I gotta have that dolly for my own
I've gotta have that dolly for my own
(Hey Joe, Hey Joe)

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Carl Smith

Carl Milton Smith (March 15, 1927 – January 16, 2010) was an American country music singer. Known as "Mister Country," Smith was the husband of June Carter (later June Carter Cash) and Goldie Hill, and the father of Carlene Carter. He was one of country's most successful male artists during the 1950s, with 30 Top 10 Billboard hits, including 21 in a row. Smith's success continued well into the 1970s, when he had a charting single every year except one. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. more »

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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.
The Everly Brothers Version
The 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.
Common Factors
Both 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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