In memory of Billy Joe Royal (April 3, 1942 – October 6, 2015) was an American country soul singer. His most successful record was “Down in the Boondocks” in 1965. Billy Joe Royal - Hush (1968) “Hush” is a song written by American composer and musician Joe South, for recording artist Billy Joe Royal. The song was later covered by Somebody’s Image (an Australian band fronted by Russell Morris) in 1967. Their version reached #14 in Australia. It was also covered by Deep Purple in 1968 and by Kula