The most popular release under joint names is a Hank Williams Tribute, actually a collection of covers recorded separately by the two artists. There is another album like this from 1970 called "Sunday Down South". A gospel album with the same concept, 1 vinyl-side each with 5 solo performances.
Hey Good Lookin'
Johnny Cash & Jerry Lee Lewis Lyrics
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Whatcha got cookin'?
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
Hey, sweet baby
Don't you think maybe
We could find us a brand new recipe?
I got a hot-rod Ford and a two-dollar bill
There's soda pop and the dancin's free
So if you wanna have fun come along with me
Say, hey, good lookin'
Whatcha got cookin'?
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
I'm free and ready
So we can go steady
How's about savin' all your time for me?
No more lookin'
I know I've been tooken
How's about keepin' steady company?
I'm gonna throw my date-book over the fence
And find me one for five or ten cents
I'll keep it 'til it's covered with age
'Cause I'm writin' your name down on every page
Say, hey, good lookin'
Whatcha got cookin'?
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
The song "Hey Good Lookin'" by Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis is a classic happy-go-lucky tune about finding love and having a good time. The lyrics use food as a metaphor for love and companionship, expressing a desire to cook up something new with a potential partner. The song starts with the singer calling out to a "good lookin'" person, asking what they've got cooking and suggesting they should make something together.
The second verse introduces the singer's resources, including a hot-rod Ford and a few dollars in their pocket. They invite the good-looking person to come along with them to a fun location with free soda pop and dancing. The third verse then implies that the singer wants to take things further with the person, asking them to go steady and commit their time to the singer.
Finally, the fourth verse shows the singer's dedication, as they toss aside their old date book and make a new one dedicated solely to the person they're pursuing. The chorus repeats, highlighting the playful nature of the song and emphasizing the singer's desire to cook up something special with the good-looking person.
Overall, "Hey Good Lookin'" is a lighthearted love song filled with energy and whimsy. The food metaphors throughout the lyrics add a fun element, and the upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it an enduring classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Say, hey, good lookin'
Addressing the person and complimenting them
Whatcha got cookin'?
Asking the person what they're cooking
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
Suggesting that they cook something together
Hey, sweet baby
Another term of endearment directed at the person
Don't you think maybe
Asking for the person's opinion
We could find us a brand new recipe?
Suggesting that they try something new and exciting
I got a hot-rod Ford and a two-dollar bill
Boasting about his possessions
And I know a spot right over the hill
Knowing a good place to go
There's soda pop and the dancin's free
Describing the fun things to do at the spot
So if you wanna have fun come along with me
Inviting the person to come along and have fun
I'm free and ready
Saying he's available
So we can go steady
Suggesting that they become exclusive
How's about savin' all your time for me?
Asking the person to prioritize him
No more lookin'
Saying he's done searching for someone
I know I've been tooken
Accepting that he's found someone
How's about keepin' steady company?
Asking the person to be in a committed relationship
I'm gonna throw my date-book over the fence
Getting rid of his record of past dates
And find me one for five or ten cents
Saying he only needs a cheap replacement now that he's found someone
I'll keep it 'til it's covered with age
Saying he'll keep the new date-book forever
'Cause I'm writin' your name down on every page
Saying he'll only write down the new person's name from now on
Say, hey, good lookin'
Repeating the opening line as a refrain
Whatcha got cookin'?
Repeating the second line as a refrain
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
Repeating the third line as a refrain
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hank Sr. Williams
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