Hey Girl (Freddie Scott song)

"Hey Girl" is a song written and composed by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. It first became a popular Top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963 when recorded by Freddie Scott. Donny Osmond took the song back to the Billboard top ten chart with his remake in 1972. There have also been many other cover versions of this song, including a cover by Billy Joel in 1997.

"Hey Girl"
Single by Billy Joel
from the album Greatest Hits Volume III
Released 1997
Format CD
Recorded New York City, 1992
Genre Pop
Label Columbia
Writer(s) Gerry Goffin, Carole King
Producer(s) Billy Joel, Danny Kortchmar
Billy Joel singles chronology
"To Make You Feel My Love"
(1997)
"Hey Girl"
(1997)
"All My Life"
(2007)

Freddie Scott version

Background

"Hey Girl" first became a hit for Freddie Scott in 1963, peaking at number ten on both the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles and R&B charts.[1]

Chart performance

Chart (1963) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 10
U.S. Billboard R&B Singles 10

Donny Osmond version

"Hey Girl"
Single by Donny Osmond
from the album Portrait of Donny
B-side "I Knew You When"
Released November 6, 1971
Format Vinyl record 7" single
Recorded September 10, 1971
Genre Pop
Length 3:13
Label MGM
Writer(s) Gerry Goffin, Carole King
Producer(s) Rick Hall
Certification Gold (RIAA)
Donny Osmond singles chronology
"Go Away Little Girl"
(1971)
"Hey Girl"
(1971)
Puppy Love"
(1972)

Background

Donny Osmond released a version of this song on November 6, 1971. It reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 on January 15, 1972. It was certified Gold by the RIAA on July 28, 1972.

Chart performance

Chart (1972) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100 9

Billy Joel version

Background

Billy Joel recorded the song as part of the new material featured on his 1997 compilation album Greatest Hits Volume III. Jazz musician Everette Harp plays saxophone on the track.

Chart performance

Chart (1997) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary 13

Other versions

Aside from the above-mentioned cover versions, "Hey Girl" has been remade by many artists.

References

  1. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 514.

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