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Hey Girl (Billy Joel song)

"Hey Girl"
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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)
"Hey Girl"
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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
Donny Osmond singles chronology
"Go Away Little Girl"
(1971)
"Hey Girl"
(1971)
Puppy Love"
(1972)

"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" 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.

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.

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.

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


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