Honey Don't

Carl Perkins

About Honey Don't

"Honey Don't" is a song written by Carl Perkins, originally released on January 1, 1956 as the B-side of the "Blue Suede Shoes" single, Sun 234. Both songs became rockabilly classics. Bill Dahl of Allmusic praised the song saying, "'Honey Don't' actually outclasses its more celebrated platter-mate in some ways." It has been covered by more than 20 other artists, including The Beatles, Ronnie Hawkins and Johnny Rivers. The song also appeared in the movies Prince of Tides, Diner, and Perfect Sisters.  


Year:
1977
2:46
86 
#1

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Well, how can you say you will, when you won't
You tell me you do, baby, when you don't?
Let me know, honey, how you feel
Tell the truth now is love real

Ah-hah, oh honey don't, well honey don't
Honey don't, no honey don't, hey honey don't
Say you will when you won't, ah-hah honey don't

Well, I love you, baby, and you ought to know
I like the way that you wear your clothes
Everything about you is so doggone sweet
You got that sand all over your feet

So ah-hah, hey honey don't, honey don't
Well honey don't, ah-hah honey don't, honey don't
Say you will when you won't, ah-hah honey don't

(Oh honey don't)

Well, sometimes I love you on a Saturday night
Sunday morning you don't look right
You've been out painting the town
Uh huh baby, been stepping around

So ah-hah, hey honey don't, well honey don't
Honey don't, honey don't, well honey don't
Say you will when you won't, ah-hah honey don't

Well well, honey don't, oh honey don't
Yeah honey don't, honey don't
Say you will when you won't, ah-hah honey don't

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Carl Perkins

Carl Lee Perkins (April 9, 1932 – January 19, 1998) was an American rockabilly musician who recorded most notably at Sun Records Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, beginning during 1954. His best known song is "Blue Suede Shoes". more »

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Written by: CARL PERKINS

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3 facts about this song

Carl Perkins
Carl Perkins composed "Honey, Don't!" in the mid-1950s. - The song was released as the B-side to his hit song "Blue Suede Shoes" in 1956. - Perkins wrote the song as a tune that people can dance to. - He continued to perform "Honey Don't" in his future concerts.
The Beatles
The Beatles recorded a version of "Honey, Don't!" in 1964 for their fourth album, "Beatles for Sale." - Unlike Perkins' version, Ringo Starr sang the lead vocals for The Beatles' rendition. - The Beatles' renditions of Carl Perkins' songs are often seen as homage to Perkins' influence on their music. - The Beatles’ version of this song also achieved significant popularity and was often performed live.
General Facts
Both versions of "Honey Don't" have become classic examples of the rockabilly genre. - The phrase "Honey, Don't!" has been referenced in other popular songs and cultural expressions. - The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, placing it among the icons of early rock 'n' roll music. - Despite Perkins initially releasing it as a B-side track, "Honey Don't" is widely considered an influential rock 'n' roll song. - The song is also characterized by its catchy rhythm and memorable lyrics.

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