The Leaves- Hey Joe

This is the original version of the song made famous by Hendrix later. This is also the source for Frank Zappa's parody on the song as it appears on the "Only Money" album (Hey punk where r u going with this botton on your shirt" etc).Jim Pons is the bass player of this band, later to join "The Turtles", and later , with Eddie & Flo to the 70' version of the Mothers of Invention.

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[Jengirl92]

Dig this song in any incarnation, but I like it best when it's manic like this.

[pauldavidlewis1967]

there's been a few good versions of hey joe, jimmy of course & sift cell did a pretty good version, but i think this version bye the leaves is the best of all & certainly my favourite.

[harwicke]

Better than Jimi's and better than Loves.

[SargeantFunshine]

Of course, there clearly is no question, THIS is obviously the best version of this song. I don't care who else copied it.

[fosterhawkins32]

Love that guitar sound.

[stuka52]

The Byrds latched on to Dylans music and electrified it with the 12 tring Ric.

[Kathy S]

I ran out and bought the 45 the first time I heard it when it came out.

[Bob Judd]

If you like this, you'll LOVE the version of Hey Joe by Love and the one by Music Machine! Check them out, free chills...

[ZeBroquinho]

The original is by Niela Miller : Baby, Please Don't Go to Town.

Search for it here on youtube

[ThePoppy4u]

The Byrds had been on the Strip for 1-2 years when they bailed without notice when they got their contract. The owner brought in a garage band to fill in. The Byrds showed up to laugh and got blown away when the Leaves did this song live. They turned a sappy, beat-nik coffee house song into Rock n' Roll. History was made. I was there. I guarantee the Byrds version is a cover and tribute to the Leaves.

[ThePoppy4u]

Everybody has had their say about the history of this song, best guitar players, etc. What most don't get is how hard it was to put on a show back then. One frayed cord, or a plug falling out of the wall and the entire show could go dark and/or lose sound. Of course they lip synced back then. The risks were too great to do otherwise. You try it with a couple of Fender Bassman amps and a Shure mike. It ain't as easy as it looks. Fact remains, the Byrds ALWAYS gave props to the Leaves for Hey Joe.

[mzim144659]

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