[3] A contemporary cover version by Frankie Laine was a hit on the Billboard chart, and also reached No.
was made by Frankie Laine on June 22, 1953 at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, with Paul Weston and his Orchestra and the Norman Luboff Choir, also featuring Carl Fischer on piano.
[6][7][8] Produced by Mitch Miller, the single was released by Columbia (the same label who issued the Carl Smith version) on July 6.
It was featured in Billboard's New Records To Watch, with the magazine commenting, "It's a good tune for Laine, and he handles it in his customary exciting style.
Released by Philips in August 1953, it entered the New Musical Express singles chart on October 16, 1953.
[2] It was Laine's second UK chart topper, but unlike his record-breaking hit "I Believe", "Hey Joe!"
[14] In the UK's sheet music sales chart, "Hey Joe" first made the top 20 on October 3, 1953, and peaked at No.