In 1962, the song’s writer Billy Roberts registered “Hey Joe” for copyright in the United States. However, diverse credits and claims have led to confusion about the song’s authorship. In late 1965, Los Angeles garage band The Leaves recorded the earliest known commercial version of “Hey Joe” which was released as a single. They re-recorded the song and released it in 1966 as a follow-up single, which became a hit in the US. American singer Tim Rose claimed that “Hey Joe” was a traditional song. No documentary evidence has been forthcoming to support an assertion that “Hey Joe” is a wholly traditional work.
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