Teenage Kicks
The Undertones
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Are teenage dreams so hard to beat? Everytime she walks down the street Another girl in the neighbourhood Wish she was mine, she looks so good I wanna hold her, wanna hold her tight Get teenage kicks right through the night I'm gonna call her on the telephone Have her over 'cause I'm all alone I need excitement, oh, I need it bad And it's the best I've ever had I wanna hold her, wanna hold her tight Get teenage kicks right through the night, all right Are teenage dreams so hard to beat? Everytime she walks down the street Another girl in the neighbourhood Wish she was mine, she looks so good I wanna hold her, wanna hold her tight Get teenage kicks right through the night, all right I'm gonna call her on the telephone Have her over 'cause I'm all alone I need excitement, oh, I need it bad And it's the best I've ever had I wanna hold her, wanna hold her tight Get teenage kicks right through the night, all right I wanna hold her, wanna hold her tight Get teenage kicks right through the night, all right
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Written by: John Joseph O'Neill
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Release"Teenage Kicks" is a song by Northern Irish punk rock band The Undertones. It was first released as a single in September 1978.
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InspirationThe lead singer and songwriter, John O’Neill, wrote "Teenage Kicks" as a direct reflection of his teenage years and the desire for a romance he had yet to experience.
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Popular AcclaimBBC Radio 1 DJ John Peel famously declared "Teenage Kicks" as his all-time favorite song, even citing it as the epitaph on his headstone, which reads, "Teenage dreams, so hard to beat."
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Chart PerformanceDespite its cult following and significant impact on the punk rock scene, "Teenage Kicks" only peaked at number 31 on the UK charts in 1978.
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Music Video"Teenage Kicks' music video featured the band performing at a local venue. The low budget, black and white style contributes to the song's punk aesthetic.
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Cover VersionsVarious notable artists, including KT Tunstall, Snow Patrol, Busted, Green Day and One Direction, have covered "Teenage Kicks" in the years since it was released.
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Album Placement"Teenage Kicks" was included on the band's self-titled debut album, which was released in 1979, a year after the single's original release.
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Critical RecognitionIn 2001, VH1 rated "Teenage Kicks" as number 51 in their list of the "100 Greatest Pop Songs."
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Cultural ImpactThe song has remained popular within popular culture, featuring in movies, documentaries, and ads. It was a particular favorite anthems of the punk era.
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Repetition of the SingleDue to its popularity, "Teenage Kicks" was the first of three singles to be released from The Undertones' debut album.
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Band's FavouriteDespite releasing numerous other hits, the band considers "Teenage Kicks" to be their favorite song.
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