Hit the Road Jack

Hit the Road Jack ( German about Hit the Road Jack ) is a song that was written by Percy Mayfield and first recorded in 1960 as a cappella version.

Background

The song is about a dispute between the singer and a woman who wants to put him in front of the door, as well as his attempt to change her mind. Finally, he gives up, packs his bags and leaves. The song became famous after it was recorded by singer- pianist Ray Charles ( as a duet with Margie Hendricks ). It was in 1961 for two weeks, a number -one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. The song was also the number -one hit on the R & B charts for five weeks. It was the sixth number-one hit song by Ray Charles in the R & B charts.

Musically, highlight the memorable use of the Andalusian cadence in the chord progression Am, G, F, E ​​( 7).

Reception

The song was chosen at number 377 of the 500 best songs of all times of the Rolling Stone magazine. 2012, the song was recorded in Grammy Hall of Fame.

Known versions

Known versions are from:

• Ray Charles
• Richard Anthony (1961 - in French as " Fiche le camp, Jack" )
• The Animals (1966 )
• Big Youth - ala reggae version 1976
• Monica Zetterlund - in a Swedish version
• The Stampeders featuring Wolfman Jack (1976 )
• Suzi Quatro ( 1974)
• John Mellencamp (as Johnny Cougar ) ( 1976)
• The Residents (1987 )
• Buster Poindexter (1989 )
• Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra (1990 - Ska Para Toujou )
• Arrested Development (2002)
• Hermes House Band (2004 - Get Ready To Party )
• Miyavi (2005 - live)
• Basement Jaxx (2006)
• Tic Tac Toe (2006)
• Mo ' Horizons ( in Portuguese as " Pé Na Estrada " )
• The Easybeats
• Sha Na Na
• Renee Olstead
• Shirley Horn
• Jamie Cullum and Tim Minchin
• John Farnham
• Acid Drinkers