"Pepe" is a 1960 song written by Hans Wittstatt and Dory Previn for the musical comedy film Pepe, featuring Mario Moreno ("Cantinflas") in the lead role. It was first recorded by Shirley Jones for the movie. Duane Eddy covered the song the same year. There have also been several other cover versions of this song.
"Pepe" | ||||
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Single by Shirley Jones | ||||
from the album Pepe | ||||
B-side | "Lovely Day" | |||
Released | December 1960 | |||
Recorded | 1960 | |||
Genre | Pop, Easy Listening | |||
Length | 1:53 | |||
Label | Colpix Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Hans Wittstatt, Dory Previn | |||
Producer(s) | George Sidney | |||
Shirley Jones singles chronology | ||||
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The song was originally performed in the movie by Shirley Jones.[1] It was released as a single in 1960 on Colpix Records CP 15013.[2] Jones' recording reached No. 4 in Spain.[3]
"Pepe" | ||||
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Single by Duane Eddy | ||||
from the album $1,000,000.00 Worth of Twang, Volume 2 | ||||
B-side | "Lost Friend" | |||
Released | December 1960 | |||
Genre | Rockabilly | |||
Length | 2:11 | |||
Label | Jamie Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Hans Wittstatt, Dory Previn | |||
Duane Eddy singles chronology | ||||
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Duane Eddy covered the song in 1960 on Jamie Records 1175. His version charted at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] However, it was a much bigger hit in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at Number 2 in January 1961.
Chart (1961) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[5] | 6 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[6] | 6 |
New Zealand (Lever Hit Parade)[7] | 5 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8] | 14 |
UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 2 |
US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 18 |
West Germany (Official German Charts)[10] | 3 |