Honey Hush

Joe Turner

About Honey Hush

"Honey Hush", is a blues song, written by Big Joe Turner (although he assigned the copyright to his wife, Lou Willie Turner), recorded in May 1953 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and released that August by Atlantic Records. It was a number-one song on Billboard's Rhythm and Blues chart for eight weeks.


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1996
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Ah let 'em roll like a big wheel
In a Georgia cotton field
Honey hush

Come in this house, stop all that yackety yack
Come in this house, stop all that yackety yack
Come fix my supper, don't want no talkin' back

Well, you keep on jabberin', you talk about this and that
Well, you keep on jabberin', you talk about this and that
I got news for you baby, you ain't nothin' but an alley cat

Turn off the waterworks, baby, they don't move me no more
Turn off the waterworks, baby, they don't move me no more
When I leave this time, I ain't comin' back no more

Honey hush
Come in this house, stop all that yackety yack
Come in here woman, stop all that yackety yack
Don't make me noivous [nervous], 'cause I'm holdin' a baseball bat

Singin' hi-yo, hi-yo silver
Hi-yo, hi-yo silver
Hi-yo, hi-yo silver
Hi-yo, hi-yo silver
Hi-yo, hi-yo silver
Hi-yo silver away!

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Joe Turner

Joe Turner (November 3, 1907 – July 21, 1990) was an American jazz pianist. more »

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Written by: LOU WILLIE TURNER

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11 facts about this song

Recording History
"Honey Hush" was originally recorded by Big Joe Turner in 1953. It was released by Atlantic Records and became one of his biggest hits during his career.
Genre
Belonging to the genre of Rhythm and Blues, it is often seen as a forerunner of the rock n roll movement.
Popularity
Topping Billboard's R&B charts, it underscored Turner’s influence on the whole genre of pop music.
Covers
In addition to Turner, a number of other artists have covered "Honey Hush", including Fats Domino, Paul McCartney, Foghat, and Johnny Burnette's Rock 'n Roll Trio, giving it a life in different sub-genres of music.
Lyrics
"Honey Hush" lyrics are playful in nature, typically loose and suggestive, which is symptomatic of most blues music.
Turner’s Style
Big Joe Turner's booming voice and expert phrasing are highlighted in the song, and was a trademark of his style.
Collaboration
Though it was originally recorded by Big Joe Turner, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee later joined him in creating a new version of "Honey Hush".
About Artist
Big Joe Turner was an American blues shouter who was known for his distinctive raspy voice. Often called the "Boss of Blues", his work significantly impacted the evolution of Rock and Roll.
Influence on Rock n Roll
Turner’s song, including "Honey Hush", were among those covered by the white artists of the time, which immensely influenced the genre of Rock ‘n’ Roll and is deemed as one of the earliest examples of Rock and Roll music.
Live versions
Paul McCartney has performed "Honey Hush" numerous times in his live concerts, demonstrating the song's endurance and timeless appeal.
Song Recognition
"Honey Hush" is also recognized in the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame, indicating its legacy in the world of Blues music.

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