"Hey Mister (I Need This Job)" is a song recorded by American

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group Shenandoah. It was released in August 1992 as the second single from the album ''

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''. The song reached #28 on the ''

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'' Hto Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was written by

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and Renee Armand.

Critical reception

An uncredited review in ''

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'' was positive, stating that it "will remind country listeners of what Shenandoah is all about. Orchestrated morality, family values, and rural mores."

Chart performance

References

1992 singles 1992 songs Shenandoah (band) songs Songs written by Kerry Chater Song recordings produced by Keith Stegall RCA Records singles {{1992-country-song-stub