About the Song
"867-5309/Jenny" is a song written by Alex Call and Jim Keller and performed by Keller's band Tommy Tutone. It was released on the album Tommy Tutone 2 (1981) through Columbia Records. It peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Rock Top Tracks chart in April 1982. The song led to a fad of people prank calling unsuspecting victims by dialing 867-5309 and asking for "Jenny".
Meaning Behind the Lyrics
The song "867-5309/Jenny" can be interpreted as a nostalgic reflection on the influence of a fleeting romantic connection. For many listeners, it evokes themes of longing and youthful indiscretion, resonating with the idea of infatuation, especially when tied to the playful act of dialing an iconic phone number. Additionally, the whimsical nature of the song spurred a cultural phenomenon, as fans were drawn to the idea of reaching out to an elusive figure, symbolizing both desire and the randomness of chance encounters. This duality between yearning and humor gives the track its enduring charm.
Did You Know?
- Tommy Tutone is an American power pop band, known for its 1981 song "867-5309/Jenny", which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The band's lead singer and rhythm guitarist is Tommy Heath.
Music Details
These details come from the iTunes song listing used for the artwork and metadata match.
- Album/collection: 867-5309 / Jenny – Single
- Genre: Rock
- iTunes release date: March 1, 2001
- Track runtime: 3:51
Video Snapshot
- Video title: Tommy Tutone – 867-5309/Jenny (Official Video)
- YouTube channel: TommyTutoneVEVO
- Video published: March 13, 2013
- Video runtime: 3 minutes, 53 seconds
- YouTube views when drafted: 26,156,748
- YouTube likes when drafted: 208,061
- YouTube comments when drafted: 11,958
Quick Facts
- Artist: TOMMY TUTONE
- Song: 867-5309 / JENNY
- Album/collection: 867-5309 / Jenny – Single
- Genre: Rock
- Reference page: 867-5309/Jenny
