Sleepy Joe (song) explained

Sleepy Joe
Type:single
Artist:Herman's Hermits
B-Side:Just One Girl
Released:19 April 1968 (UK)
April 1968 (US)
Recorded:De Lane Lea Studios, London, 8 December 1967
Genre:Pop rock
Label:MGM 13934
Producer:Mickie Most
Prev Title:I Can Take or Leave Your Loving
Prev Year:1967
Next Title:Sunshine Girl
Next Year:1968

"Sleepy Joe" is a song written by John Carter, and Russell Alquist and performed by Herman's Hermits. It reached #4 in New Zealand, #9 in Canada and Ireland,[1] #10 in Norway, #12 in the United Kingdom, #17 in Sweden, #18 in South Africa,[2] #21 in Australia, #61 in the United States, and #37 in Australia in 1968.[3]

Billboard described the single as a "clever and catchy rhythm material."[4]

The song was produced by Mickie Most.[5]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?&file_num=nlc008388.5831&type=1&interval=20&PHPSESSID=98q6tcgku7546lsrfi3gr83pp7 Herman's Hermits, "Sleepy Joe" Canadian Chart Position
  2. Web site: SA Charts 1965–March 1989. 5 September 2018.
  3. http://www.musicvf.com/song.php?title=Sleepy+Joe+by+Herman%27s+Hermits&id=19172 Herman's Hermits, "Sleepy Joe" Chart Positions
  4. News: Billboard. 2021-02-23. April 20, 1968. 73. Spotlight Singles.
  5. http://www.discogs.com/Hermans-Hermits-Sleepy-Joe/release/2605709 Herman's Hermits, "Sleepy Joe" single release