Seventeen
Boyd Bennett
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Seventeen, seventeen Cool and solid seventeen Young enough to dance and sing Old enough to get that swing Past sixteen, just been kissed Graduated and got that twist Kind of love I can''t resist At seventeen Now, sloppy shirt, old blue jeans Dirty shoes by all means Patch of blonde, peroxide hair Jukebox baby, ain''t no square Seventeen, hot rod queen Cutest girl you''ve ever seen Tell the world I''m really keen On my hepcat doll of seventeen
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Written by: BOYD B BENNETT, JOHN F. JR. YOUNG, CHUCK GORMAN
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11 facts about this song
Origin"Seventeen" is a popular song written by Boyd Bennett, known as a pioneer of rockabilly music.
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PerformancesThough it was written by Boyd Bennett, the most popular version of "Seventeen" was actually performed by Bennett and his band, Boyd Bennett and His Rockets.
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Musical StyleThe song is typically characterized as a feature of the rock and roll genre.
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Chart SuccessIn 1955, "Seventeen" reached a significant level of success when it climbed to Number 5 on the US Billboard pop chart.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics touch on the budding romance and youthful spirit of being seventeen.
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Timeframe"Seventeen" was written during the 1950s, a period often identified as the "heyday of Rock and Roll."
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Cover VersionsAside from the original recording by Boyd Bennett, "Seventeen" has been covered by several other artists, including The Fontane Sisters who took it to Number 3 on the chart.
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InfluenceThe song has had a profound influence on the music industry, inspiring numerous other songs about the age of seventeen.
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Record LabelBoyd Bennett's version of "Seventeen" was released under the King Records label, a significant player within the realm of country music at the time.
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Cultural SignificanceOver the years, "Seventeen" has become cherished for its nostalgic look at adolescence and has been featured in numerous films and television shows for its emblematic celebration of youth.
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Song's LegacyDespite Bennett not being a well-known musician, "Seventeen" is often remembered as one of the iconic songs of the 1950s.
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