Hey Now

Lesley Gore

About Hey Now

"Hey Now" is a song by American recording artist Lesley Gore. It was released as the second single from her fourth studio album, Girl Talk. The song was a commercial disappointment, becoming Gore's first single not to enter the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 76. The B-side, "Sometimes I Wish I Were a Boy," also drew attention.


Year:
1965
2:11
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(Ah ah, ah ah) 
Hey now (ah ah), what you gonna do (ah ah) 
Oh, are you gonna be mine (ah ah) tried and true (ah ah) 
Hey hey hey now (ah ah), give it to me straight (ah ah)? 
Am I gonna be the one (ah ah) or just another date (ah ah)? 
Look-a here, umm, I gotta know quick 
Because I can't waste my time just waitin' round your line 
When I can find another guy 

So hey hey hey now (ah ah), what you gonna say (ah ah)? 
Are you gonna go on (ah ah) or are you gonna stay (ah ah)? 
Wo oh right here, oh I gotta know, dear 
Because I can't waste my time just waitin' round your line 
When I can find another guy, so

Hey hey hey now (ah ah), umm, what you gonna say (ah ah)? 
Are you gonna go on (ah ah) or are you gonna stay (ah ah)?
I said hey hey hey now (ah ah), umm, what you gonna say (ah ah)? 
Ooh, are you gonna go on (ah ah) or are you gonna stay (ah ah)?
Ah, hey hey hey now (ah ah), umm, what you gonna say (ah ah)? 
Umm, are you gonna go on (ah ah) or are you gonna stay (ah ah)?

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Lesley Gore

Lesley Gore (born May 2, 1946) is an American singer. She is perhaps best known for her 1963 pop hit "It's My Party", which she recorded at the age of 16. more »

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Written by: Sonny Gordon

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Hey Now" was released by Lesley Gore in 1964.
B-side Track
This song was featured on the B-side of her hit single "Maybe I Know."
Music Producer
The legendary Quincy Jones produced "Hey Now."
Record Label
The song was released under the label of Mercury Records.
Song Writers
"Hey Now" was penned by the team of Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich, noted for their contributions to popular music in the 1960s.
Connecticut Origin
Lesley Gore was originally from Tenafly, New Jersey, but she recorded "Hey Now" in Connecticut.
Girl Empowerment Anthem
Although less popular than her mega-hit "You Don't Own Me," "Hey Now" also contains elements of female empowerment, a theme often seen in Gore's music.
Music Genre
The song falls under the pop genre, specifically the "teen pop" and "girl group" sub-genres popular in the mid-1960s.
Album Inclusion
The song is featured in the album named "Girl's in Love."
Legacy
Despite not being one of Gore's highest charting songs, "Hey Now" is still remembered by fans for its catchy rhythm and heartfelt lyrics.
Live Performances
Gore performed "Hey Now" live in concerts and television appearances, including the popular 1960s music show "Shindig!".

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