Mick Hartley

Hit the Road Jack

Written by

Mick Hartley

in

Ray Charles and the Raelettes, from 1961.

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq80fW90laE&w=550&h=309]

A commendably contrite response from the eponymous Jack:

I guess if you say so
I'll have to pack my things and go.

The song was originally written and recorded by Percy Mayfield in 1960. There've been loads of covers since. This, from Bizimkilər, a "musical project/orchestra" from Azerbaijan, is one of the best:

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKhbI2XUob4&w=550&h=309]

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  1. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    It was so funny hearing the performers break into “Hit the Road, Jack” after a couple of minutes of traditional Azerbaijani music. The women are fine singers, but I got a real kick out the guy, whose African-American accent is perfect. He also displays a lot of personality.

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  2. Mick H Avatar
    Mick H

    I assume he based his persona on John Belushi in the Blues Brothers.

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