Hey Doll Baby is a newly remastered, 17-track compilation that collects some of the lesser-known buried treasures in the Everly Brothers' rich catalogue, with songs assembled by Adria Petty, Tom Petty's daughter, who worked closely with both Everly families on the project, with help from Phil's widow, Patti, and son, Jason. Hey Doll Baby holds the bittersweet distinction of being the final project Don worked on.
Hey Doll Baby explores The Everly Brothers' legacy, ironically, by avoiding their greatest hits. Petty explains: “This compilation was curated with an eye towards celebrating the deeper rockabilly tracks and some great covers, with a small emphasis on hits. Whether you are new to The Everly Brothers or are among the diehard fans, this is sequenced for a great listening experience. Put this record on and get transported to another time and place. It will leave you feeling better.”
Hey Doll Baby delivers on that promise with the swinging rockabilly of “Baby What You Want Me to Do” and the pure pop bliss of “Made to Love,” along with choice covers of Johnny Cash's “I Walk the Line” and Chuck Berry's “Maybellene.” The collection features four of the Everly's original Cadence recordings including the title track and the Top 10 hits “(‘Til) I Kissed You” (#4), “When Will I Be Loved” (#7), and “Devoted to You” (#10). The set also includes the #1 smash “Cathy's Clown,” which was the Everly Brothers’ first Warner Bros. single in 1960 and the best-selling song of their career.