Misbehavin' (1989) - The Righteous Gemstones (Jennifer Nettles & Walton Goggins) - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Misbehavin'" by The Righteous Gemstones cast might sound like a long-lost gospel hit from the 1960s, but it was written in 2019 by Danny McBride, Edi Patterson, and Joseph Stephens specifically for HBO’s series The Righteous Gemstones. Performed in-character by Jennifer Nettles (as Aimee-Leigh Gemstone) and Walton Goggins (as Baby Billy Freeman), the song made its debut in season one’s flashback episode “Interlude.” "Misbehavin'" was designed to parody Southern gospel tracks with lyrics full of old-school mischief—"runnin’ through the house with a pickle in my mouth"—and nailed the sound so well that many fans believed it was a real vintage tune. Although it didn’t chart, it went viral after the episode aired and was later released on streaming platforms due to high demand. Musically, it’s rooted in a simple, upbeat country-gospel groove, featuring playful vocals and a homespun production that supports the show’s satirical take on religious fame. "Misbehavin'" quickly became the show’s unofficial anthem and remains one of its most iconic moments.