"Hey Girl" is a song written and composed by Gerry Goffin and Carole King.

It first became a popular Top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 1963 when recorded by Freddie Scott.

Billy Joel recorded a version of the song for his 1997 album Greatest Hits Volume III.

Scott's version peaked at number ten on both the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles and R&B charts.

In 1997, "Hey Girl" was one of three cover songs Billy Joel included on his album Greatest Hits Volume III.