Hushabye
The Mystics
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Hushabye The Beach Boys D. Pomus/M. Schuman Oo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo Ah ah ah ah Oo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo Ah ah ah ah Oo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo Ah ah ah ah Hush hush Hushabye Hushabye Hushabye Oh my darlin' don't you cry Guardian angels up above Take care of the one I love Oo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo Ah ah ah ah Hush hush Hushabye Oo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo Ah ah ah ah Hush hush Hushabye Oooo oooo oooo oooo Lullabye and goodnight In your dreams I hold you tight Lullabye and goodnight Til the dawn's early light Pillows lying on your bed Oh my darling rest your head Sandman will be coming soon Singing you a slumber tune Oo ooo oooo oooo ooo ooo ooo Hush Hush Hushabye Oo ooo oooo oooo ooo ooo ooo Hush Hush Hushabye Oo ooo oooo oooo ooo ooo ooo Oo ooo oooo oooo ooo ooo ooo Ah ah ah ah
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Written by: DOC POMUS, MORT SHUMAN, ROBERT MATHES
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12 facts about this song
First RecordingHushabye was first recorded by The Mystics, a vocal group formed in Brooklyn, New York, USA in 1959.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Hushabye" reached #20 on the Billboard Top 100 chart.
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Song's WritersThe song was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, notable songwriters of rock and roll hits in the '50s and '60s.
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Harmony SingingThe Mystics were known for their close harmony singing and "Hushabye" is a clear demonstration of this unique style.
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Cover VersionsThe song was later covered by numerous artists, including Jay and The Americans, who gained considerable success with it.
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Artistic Transition"Hushabye" was significant in the shift towards the softer sound of doo-wop music, transitioning from the earlier, raucous style of rock and roll.
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Album FeatureThis song is featured on The Mystics' debut album, 'Hushabye', which was released in 1959.
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Doo-Wop ClassicToday, "Hushabye" is regarded as a classic doo-wop song due to its smooth and tuneful harmonies.
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Influence on Rock LegendsThe Beach Boys' frontman, Brian Wilson has stated that "Hushabye" was a key influence on his work, and The Beach Boys even did a cover of it on their 1964 album, 'All Summer Long'.
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Movie Appearance"Hushabye" was featured in the 1987 movie 'Stand By Me', perpetuating the song's enduring popularity.
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RecognitionDespite numerous line up changes and the passage of time, the Mystics' "Hushabye" has been recognized by notable music publications as one of the greatest songs of its genre.
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Listener EngagementWith its soothing lyrics and melodic tune, “Hushabye" often evokes a sense of nostalgia, still captivating listeners more than six decades after its initial release.
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