Hey Joe
Carl Smith
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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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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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