Hit the Road Jack
Ray Charles
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Hit the road Jack and don't you come back No more, no more, no more, no more Hit the road Jack and don't you come back No more What'd you say? Hit the road Jack and don't you come back No more, no more, no more, no more Hit the road Jack and don't you come back No more Oh woman, oh woman, don't treat me so mean You're the meanest old woman that I've ever have seen I guess if you say so I'll have to pack my things and go (that's right) Hit the road Jack and don't you come back No more, no more, no more, no more Hit the road Jack and don't you come back No more What'd you say? Hit the road Jack and don't you come back No more, no more, no more, no more Hit the road Jack and don't you come back No more Now baby, listen baby, don't you treat me this way 'Cause I'll be back on my feet some day Don't care if you do, 'cause it's understood You ain't got no money, you just ain't no good Well, I guess if you say so I'll have to pack my things and go (that's right) Hit the road Jack and don't you come back No more, no more, no more, no more Hit the road Jack and don't you come back No more What'd you say? Hit the road Jack and don't you come back No more, no more, no more, no more Hit the road Jack and don't you come back No more Well (don't you come back no more) Uh, what you say? (don't you come back no more) I didn't understand you (don't you come back no more) You can't mean that (don't you come back no more) Oh now baby please (don't you come back no more) What you tryin' to do to me? (don't you come back no more) Oh, don't treat me like that, baby (don't you come back no more)
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Written by: Percy Mayfield
Lyrics © THE RAY CHARLES FOUNDATION DBA TANGERINE MUSIC
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Hit the Road Jack" was released in 1961 with ABC-Paramount Label.
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GenreThe song is classified under the Rhythm and blues, Soul Blues, and Traditional pop genre.
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Chart PerformanceOn Billboard Hot 100, the song ruled the chart and bagged the number one position during the year of its release.
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Grammy AwardThe song bagged the Grammy Award for the best Rhythm & Blues Recording in 1961.
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Written byIt was written by a popular songwriter of the time, Percy Mayfield.
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Background VocalsThe Raelettes, the female backup singers for Ray Charles, provided the call-and-response portions of the song.
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Cover VersionsNumerous bands and solo artists have covered the song since its release, including the Stampeders, who reached number 6 in Canada with their 1976 rendition.
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Famous PhraseThe phrase "Hit the Road Jack" became a popular one and is still used today to tell someone to leave.
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Popular in Movies and TVThe song has been used in numerous films and TV shows, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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LegacyOver time, the song has become one of Ray Charles' most recognized songs and a staple of oldies radio stations worldwide.
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Induction to Hall of FameThe song received an induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.
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Ranking by Rolling StoneRolling Stone magazine ranked the song #387 in their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2004.
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