Hush

Joe South

About Hush

"Hush" is a song written by American composer and musician Joe South, for recording artist Billy Joe Royal, whose single peaked at number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100 on 28 October – 11 November 1967, and No. 45 in Canada. South himself recorded the song in 1968, and included it on his second album, Games People Play. Deep Purple and Kula Shaker had later hits with covers of the song, in 1968 and 1996 respectively.


Year:
1999
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I got a certan little girl shes on my mind
No doubt about it she looks so fine
Shes the best girl that I ever had
Sometimes shes gonna make me feel so bad

Hush, hush
I thought I heard her calling my name now
Hush, hush
She broke my heart but I love her just the same now
Hush, hush
Thought I heard her calling my name now
Hush, hush
I need her loving and Im not to blame now

(love, love)
They got it early in the morning
(love, love)
They got it late in the evening
(love, love)
Well, I want that, need it
(love, love)
Oh, I gotta gotta have it

Shes got loving like quicksand
Only took one touch of her hand
To blow my mind and Im in so deep
That I cant eat and I cant sleep

Listen
Hush, hush
Thought I heard her calling my name now
Hush, hush
She broke my heart but I love her just the same now
Hush, hush
Thought I heard her calling my name now
Hush, hush
I need her loving and Im not to blame now

(love, love)
They got it early in the morning
(love, love)
They got it late in the evening
(love, love)
Well, I want that, need it
(love, love)
Oh, I gotta gotta have it

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Joe South

Joe South (February 28, 1940 – September 5, 2012) was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. Best known for his songwriting, South won the Grammy for Song of the Year in 1970 for "Games People Play" and was again nominated for the award in 1972 for "Rose Garden". more »

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Written by: ROSANGLIANA, H. S. LALRUATLIANA, JOSHUA ZORAMLIANA, P. B. LIANMAWIA

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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4 facts about this song

Billy Joe Royal
"Hush" by Billy Joe Royal was written by famous American songwriter Joe South. - The song was released in 1967 and made it to position #52 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. - The song was featured on Billy Joe Royal's album "Billy Joe Royal Featuring Hush".
Deep Purple
Deep Purple covered the song in 1968, just a year after Billy Joe Royal's version. - Deep Purple's "Hush" was part of their debut album - "Shades of Deep Purple" which helped the song to become more famous. - The rendition by Deep Purple made it to #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. - Deep Purple's 5-minute-long rendition of "Hush" was their first hit and comprised a progressive rock sound which differed from the Billy Joe Royal's lighter, more country-like original.
Joe South
Joe South, the writer of "Hush", was a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Atlanta, Georgia. - South was known for his session work with popular artists in the 60s and 70s, along with his own successful solo career. - Joe South compiled a range of big hits including the Grammy-awarded "Games People Play".
Kula Shaker
Kula Shaker, an English psychedelic rock band, also did a cover of "Hush" in 1997. - Their rendition of "Hush" was quite successful, reaching #2 on the UK Singles Chart. - It was featured both on their album "K" and on the soundtrack for the Hollywood film "I Know What You Did Last Summer." The film's widespread popularity indirectly boosted the success of Kula Shaker's "Hush".

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