Stay Away, Joe (song)

"Stay Away, Joe" is a song performed by Elvis Presley, featured in and serving as the title track of the 1968 film Stay Away, Joe. The film, a comedy-western, centers on a young Native American rodeo star who returns to his reservation. The song, a mid-tempo country-flavored number, generally reflects the lighthearted and often stereotypical portrayal of Native American culture present in the film.

While not one of Elvis Presley's most iconic or commercially successful singles, "Stay Away, Joe" remains a recognizable part of his film soundtrack discography. It exemplifies the type of song specifically written for and often directly related to the plot and themes of Elvis's movies during the 1960s. The song's lyrics warn a character (presumably the titular Joe) to stay away from romantic entanglement, mirroring plot elements within the film.

The song itself is credited to Sid Wayne and Ben Weisman, who were frequent collaborators on Elvis Presley film soundtracks. It is characterized by its catchy melody and simple lyrical content, intended to be easily accessible to a broad audience rather than aiming for artistic depth or complexity.