About this song
“Honey Don’t” is a rockabilly classic written and recorded by Carl Perkins in 1956. The song, featuring Perkins’ signature guitar work and upbeat rhythm, is a playful tune about a relationship where the singer is asking his partner not to play games or act insincerely. The catchy chorus, “Well, honey don’t,” drives the playful dialogue.
While not as commercially successful as Perkins’ “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Honey Don’t” gained further recognition when The Beatles covered it in 1964, with Ringo Starr on lead vocals. The song remains a rockabilly staple.