Pepe (song)


"Pepe" is a 1960 song written by Hans Wittstatt and Dory Previn for the musical comedy film Pepe, featuring Mario Moreno 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.

Shirley Jones version

The song was originally performed in the movie by Shirley Jones. It was released as a single in 1960 on Colpix Records CP 15013.

Duane Eddy version

covered the song in 1960 on Jamie Records 1175. His version charted at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. However, it was a much bigger hit in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at Number 2 in January 1961.

Other versions