Pepe
Duane Eddy
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Johnny is a joker (He’s a bird) A very funny joker (He’s a bird) But when he jokes my honey (He’s a dog) His jokin’ ain’t so funny (What a dog) Johnny is a joker that’s a’tryin’ to steal my baby (He’s a bird dog) Johnny sings a love song (Like a bird) He sings the sweetest love song (Ya ever heard) But when he sings to my gal (What a howl) To me he’s just a wolf dog (On the prowl) Johnny wants to fly away and puppy-love my baby (He’s a bird dog) Hey, bird dog get away from my quail Hey, bird dog you’re on the wrong trail Bird dog you better leave my lovely-dove alone Hey, bird dog get away from my chick Hey, bird dog you better get away quick Bird dog you better find a chicken little of your own Johnny kissed the teacher (He’s a bird) He tiptoed up to reach her (He’s a bird) Well he’s the teacher’s pet now (He’s a dog) What he wants he can get now (What a dog) He even made the teacher let him sit next to my baby (He’s a bird dog) Hey, bird dog get away from my quail Hey, bird dog you’re on the wrong trail Bird dog you better leave my lovely-dove alone Hey, bird dog get away from my chick Hey, bird dog you better get away quick Bird dog you better find a chicken little of your own He’s a bird He’s a dog He’s a bird
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10 facts about this song
Musical Genre"Pepe" by Duane Eddy, first released in 1961, is categorized under the Rock and Roll - Instrumental genre.
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Artist RecognitionDuane Eddy, the artist performing "Pepe", is considered one of the greatest instrumental rock and roll artists of all time.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a multichart climber, making its way to number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the UK Singles Chart in 1961.
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Album Inclusion"Pepe" was included in Duane Eddy's second studio album titled "Girls! Girls! Girls!".
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Notable InstrumentThe song is well-known for Duane Eddy’s unique twangy guitar sound.
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Movie Involvement"Pepe" is known for being featured in the soundtrack of the 1960 comedy film "Pepe" starring Cantinflas.
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Award NominationThe film "Pepe" was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score committing the song "Pepe" to film history.
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Production Details"Pepe" was produced by Lee Hazlewood and Lester Sill, who were both pivotal figures in the popular music scene in the 60s.
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Cover VersionsMany other artists have since covered “Pepe”, attesting to its enduring popularity.
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Significant ImpressionDespite being an instrumental track, “Pepe” has managed to leave a significant impression in music history, further consolidating Duane Eddy’s reputation as a guitar legend.
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