Joan Carmella Babbo was born to an Italian-American family in Chicago, one of six children supported by her widowed mother. As an adolescent, she studied drama and ballet, and on graduating from Bowen High School, located in the South Chicago neighborhood, went with a local dance group on a tour of Canada. She then took a job as a chorus girl in the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago.
She was the first American to record at London's Abbey Road Studios, and recorded five albums there. She was also very popular across parts of the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in the Philippines where she performed at Manila's now defunct EM Club in 1957. She also scored a big hit in Manila with Filipino composer Salvador Asuncion's work entitled "In Despair."
Hey Good Lookin' was first completed in 1975 as a live-action/animated combination, in which only the main characters were animated and the rest were portrayed by live actors, but the film's release was pushed back, and later postponed indefinitely. Warner Bros. claimed that this version of the film was unsatisfactory; concerns over controversy as the result of the backlash against the film Coonskin were also cited.
In 1982, a very different version of the film was released; much of the live-action sequences were replaced by animated ones, and dialogue was heavily rewritten and reedited. This version was distributed in a limited release in the United States and went largely unnoticed by the American public; it performed respectably in foreign markets, and developed a cult following on cable television and home video. The original version of the film remains unreleased.
"Hey, Good Lookin'" is a 1951 song written and recorded by Hank Williams, and his version was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2001. Since its original 1951 recording it has been covered by a variety of artists.
Background
The Hank Williams song is a variation of another song by the same title, which was written by Cole Porter in 1942. The lyrics for the Williams version of "Hey Good Lookin'" begin as a come on using double entendres related to food preparation ("How's about cooking somethin' up with me?"). By the third and fourth verses, the singer is promising the object of his affection that they can become an exclusive couple ("How's about keepin' steady company?" and "I'm gonna throw my date book over the fence").
"Hey, Good Lookin'" was recorded on March 16, 1951 at Castle Studio in Nashville. The same session also produced the single's B-side "My Heart Would Know" as well as another pair of tunes that would be released as singles: "I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love with You)" and "Howlin' at the Moon," released on April 27, 1951. The "Hey, Good Lookin'" single would follow on June 22. Williams was backed on the session by members of his Drifting Cowboys band, including Jerry Rivers (fiddle), Don Helms (steel guitar), Sammy Pruett (electric guitar), Jack Shook (rhythm guitar), Ernie Newton or "Cedric Rainwater," aka Howard Watts (bass), and either Owen Bradley or producer Fred Rose on piano. As author Colin Escott observes, "On one level, it seemed to point toward rock 'n' roll (hot rods, dancing sprees, goin' steady, and soda pop), but the rhythm plodded along with a steppity-step piano, and Hank sounded almost dour."
Hank Williams performing "Hey Good Lookin' "
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published: 24 Mar 2016
Hey, Good Lookin'
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Hey, Good Lookin' · Hank Williams
The Legendary Recordings (Remastered, Doxy Collection)
℗ Doxy Records
Released on: 2016-12-05
Composer: Hank Williams
Lyricist: Hank Williams
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published: 20 May 2018
Jimmy Buffet & Friends - Hey Good Lookin'
Jimmy Buffet's cover of the Hank Williams song 'Hey Good Lookin', with friends, from his CD "Licence to Chill"
Colours are as follows:
Jimmy Buffet = Green
Clint Black = Pink
George Strait = Purple
Alan Jackson = Blue
Kenny Chesney = Orange
Toby Keith = Red
All/None = Black
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published: 01 Nov 2009
The Mavericks - Hey Good Lookin'
Music video by The Mavericks performing Hey Good Lookin'. (C) 1992 Geffen Records
published: 16 Jun 2009
Hey Good Lookin' - Hank Williams Cover
The Other Favorites play a country classic. Carson McKee on the Langejans dreadnaught, Josh Turner on the Telecaster.
Thanks to my Patreon Patrons for making this video possible! $1 patrons get MP3 downloads: https://www.patreon.com/JoshTurnerGuitar
Filmed on a Canon EOS 200D
Mics: sE2200, sE8, sE Voodoo VR2 (electric, in front of a Fender Blued Jr.), Audio Technica AT2050
Vocal Pre: ART Pro MPA II
guitar Pre: Zoom UAC-8
Interface Zoom UAC-8
Mixed in Pro Tools
published: 24 Sep 2018
Willie Nelson & Family - Hey Good Lookin' (Live at Farm Aid 2018)
Willie Nelson & Family performs Hank Williams' "Hey Good Lookin'" (originally by Hank Williams) at Farm Aid 2018 at XFINITY Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut, on September 22.
Farm Aid was started by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp in 1985 to keep family farmers on the land and has worked since then to make sure everyone has access to good food from family farmers. Dave Matthews joined Farm Aid's board of directors in 2001.
For more information about Farm Aid, visit: https://farmaid.org
Farm Aid's performances are donated by the artists in order to raise funds and raise awareness for family farmers. They've raised their voices to help — can we count on you to stand with us and pledge your support? https://farmaid.org/donate
Provided to YouTube by Doxy Records
Hey, Good Lookin' · Hank Williams
The Legendary Recordings (Remastered, Doxy Collection)
℗ Doxy Records
Released on: 201...
Provided to YouTube by Doxy Records
Hey, Good Lookin' · Hank Williams
The Legendary Recordings (Remastered, Doxy Collection)
℗ Doxy Records
Released on: 2016-12-05
Composer: Hank Williams
Lyricist: Hank Williams
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Doxy Records
Hey, Good Lookin' · Hank Williams
The Legendary Recordings (Remastered, Doxy Collection)
℗ Doxy Records
Released on: 2016-12-05
Composer: Hank Williams
Lyricist: Hank Williams
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Jimmy Buffet's cover of the Hank Williams song 'Hey Good Lookin', with friends, from his CD "Licence to Chill"
Colours are as follows:
Jimmy Buffet = Gree...
Jimmy Buffet's cover of the Hank Williams song 'Hey Good Lookin', with friends, from his CD "Licence to Chill"
Colours are as follows:
Jimmy Buffet = Green
Clint Black = Pink
George Strait = Purple
Alan Jackson = Blue
Kenny Chesney = Orange
Toby Keith = Red
All/None = Black
I'm looking for ideas for videos, post a response or message me!
NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED!!!!
Not for profit. This video is purely made for fun. All copyrights go to their respective owners.
Jimmy Buffet's cover of the Hank Williams song 'Hey Good Lookin', with friends, from his CD "Licence to Chill"
Colours are as follows:
Jimmy Buffet = Green
Clint Black = Pink
George Strait = Purple
Alan Jackson = Blue
Kenny Chesney = Orange
Toby Keith = Red
All/None = Black
I'm looking for ideas for videos, post a response or message me!
NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED!!!!
Not for profit. This video is purely made for fun. All copyrights go to their respective owners.
The Other Favorites play a country classic. Carson McKee on the Langejans dreadnaught, Josh Turner on the Telecaster.
Thanks to my Patreon Patrons for making t...
The Other Favorites play a country classic. Carson McKee on the Langejans dreadnaught, Josh Turner on the Telecaster.
Thanks to my Patreon Patrons for making this video possible! $1 patrons get MP3 downloads: https://www.patreon.com/JoshTurnerGuitar
Filmed on a Canon EOS 200D
Mics: sE2200, sE8, sE Voodoo VR2 (electric, in front of a Fender Blued Jr.), Audio Technica AT2050
Vocal Pre: ART Pro MPA II
guitar Pre: Zoom UAC-8
Interface Zoom UAC-8
Mixed in Pro Tools
The Other Favorites play a country classic. Carson McKee on the Langejans dreadnaught, Josh Turner on the Telecaster.
Thanks to my Patreon Patrons for making this video possible! $1 patrons get MP3 downloads: https://www.patreon.com/JoshTurnerGuitar
Filmed on a Canon EOS 200D
Mics: sE2200, sE8, sE Voodoo VR2 (electric, in front of a Fender Blued Jr.), Audio Technica AT2050
Vocal Pre: ART Pro MPA II
guitar Pre: Zoom UAC-8
Interface Zoom UAC-8
Mixed in Pro Tools
Willie Nelson & Family performs Hank Williams' "Hey Good Lookin'" (originally by Hank Williams) at Farm Aid 2018 at XFINITY Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut, o...
Willie Nelson & Family performs Hank Williams' "Hey Good Lookin'" (originally by Hank Williams) at Farm Aid 2018 at XFINITY Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut, on September 22.
Farm Aid was started by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp in 1985 to keep family farmers on the land and has worked since then to make sure everyone has access to good food from family farmers. Dave Matthews joined Farm Aid's board of directors in 2001.
For more information about Farm Aid, visit: https://farmaid.org
Farm Aid's performances are donated by the artists in order to raise funds and raise awareness for family farmers. They've raised their voices to help — can we count on you to stand with us and pledge your support? https://farmaid.org/donate
Willie Nelson & Family performs Hank Williams' "Hey Good Lookin'" (originally by Hank Williams) at Farm Aid 2018 at XFINITY Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut, on September 22.
Farm Aid was started by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp in 1985 to keep family farmers on the land and has worked since then to make sure everyone has access to good food from family farmers. Dave Matthews joined Farm Aid's board of directors in 2001.
For more information about Farm Aid, visit: https://farmaid.org
Farm Aid's performances are donated by the artists in order to raise funds and raise awareness for family farmers. They've raised their voices to help — can we count on you to stand with us and pledge your support? https://farmaid.org/donate
Provided to YouTube by Doxy Records
Hey, Good Lookin' · Hank Williams
The Legendary Recordings (Remastered, Doxy Collection)
℗ Doxy Records
Released on: 2016-12-05
Composer: Hank Williams
Lyricist: Hank Williams
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Jimmy Buffet's cover of the Hank Williams song 'Hey Good Lookin', with friends, from his CD "Licence to Chill"
Colours are as follows:
Jimmy Buffet = Green
Clint Black = Pink
George Strait = Purple
Alan Jackson = Blue
Kenny Chesney = Orange
Toby Keith = Red
All/None = Black
I'm looking for ideas for videos, post a response or message me!
NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED!!!!
Not for profit. This video is purely made for fun. All copyrights go to their respective owners.
The Other Favorites play a country classic. Carson McKee on the Langejans dreadnaught, Josh Turner on the Telecaster.
Thanks to my Patreon Patrons for making this video possible! $1 patrons get MP3 downloads: https://www.patreon.com/JoshTurnerGuitar
Filmed on a Canon EOS 200D
Mics: sE2200, sE8, sE Voodoo VR2 (electric, in front of a Fender Blued Jr.), Audio Technica AT2050
Vocal Pre: ART Pro MPA II
guitar Pre: Zoom UAC-8
Interface Zoom UAC-8
Mixed in Pro Tools
Willie Nelson & Family performs Hank Williams' "Hey Good Lookin'" (originally by Hank Williams) at Farm Aid 2018 at XFINITY Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut, on September 22.
Farm Aid was started by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp in 1985 to keep family farmers on the land and has worked since then to make sure everyone has access to good food from family farmers. Dave Matthews joined Farm Aid's board of directors in 2001.
For more information about Farm Aid, visit: https://farmaid.org
Farm Aid's performances are donated by the artists in order to raise funds and raise awareness for family farmers. They've raised their voices to help — can we count on you to stand with us and pledge your support? https://farmaid.org/donate
Joan Carmella Babbo was born to an Italian-American family in Chicago, one of six children supported by her widowed mother. As an adolescent, she studied drama and ballet, and on graduating from Bowen High School, located in the South Chicago neighborhood, went with a local dance group on a tour of Canada. She then took a job as a chorus girl in the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago.
She was the first American to record at London's Abbey Road Studios, and recorded five albums there. She was also very popular across parts of the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in the Philippines where she performed at Manila's now defunct EM Club in 1957. She also scored a big hit in Manila with Filipino composer Salvador Asuncion's work entitled "In Despair."
Is it any wonder that I've fallen for you? You're the spell I'm under and I'm helpless it's true Is it anmy wonder why my skies are so blue When I searched the heavens I found no one like you Found the rainbow, found the moonglow Saw the light from the great Milky Way Quite an eyeful, yet a trifle When compared to your magical ways Is it any wonder that I feel as I do?