"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 | ||||
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"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 | ||||
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"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.