867-5309/Jenny

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About 867-5309/Jenny

"867-5309/Jenny" is a 1981 song written by Alex Call and Jim Keller and performed by Tommy Tutone that was released on the album Tommy Tutone 2, on the Columbia Records label. It peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #16 on the Billboard Top Tracks chart in May 1982 (see 1982 in music). The song caused a fad of people dialing 867-5309 and asking for "Jenny".


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Jenny jenny who can I turn to
You give me something I can hold on to
I know you'll think I'm like the others before
Who saw your name and number on the wall

Jenny I've got your number
I need to make you mine
Jenny don't change your number

Eight six seven five three oh nine
Eight six seven five three oh nine
Eight six seven five three oh nine
Eight six seven five three oh nine
Jenny, Jenny you're the girl for me
You don't know me but you make me so happy
I tried to call you before but I lost my nerve
I tried my imagination but I was disturbed

Jenny I've got your number
I need to make you mine
Jenny don't change your number
Eight six seven five three oh nine
Eight six seven five three oh nine
Eight six seven five three oh nine
Eight six seven five three oh nine

I got it (I got it) I got it
I got your number on the wall
I got it (I got it) I got it
For a good time, for a good time call

Jenny don't change your number
I need to make you mine
Jenny I've called your number

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Eight six seven five three oh nine
Eight six seven five three oh nine

Jenny Jenny who can I turn to (eight six seven five three oh nine)
For the price of a dime I can always turn to you (eight six seven five three oh nine)

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Tommy Tutone

Tommy Tutone is a power pop band, best known for its 1982 hit "867-5309/Jenny", which peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Although it is usually referred to as a San Francisco band, it was actually based in Willits, California, at the time that "Jenny" was released. The song became so popular that people in the United States to this day dial this telephone number and ask for Jenny as a prank. Regarding the famous number, "We had people threatening to sue us. It was the Buffalo Chief of Police's daughter's number in New York," said frontman Tommy Heath. Although the band is frequently remembered as a one-hit wonder, it already had another Top-40 hit on the Hot 100 with "Angel Say No" from 1980. more »

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Written by: James Irwin Keller, Alexander Hughes Call

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10 facts about this song

Chart Success
"867-5309/Jenny" is a song written by Alex Call and Jim Keller. It was performed by Tommy Tutone and was a big hit in 1982, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Phone Number Mystery
The song popularized the phone number 867-5309, leading to an unusual phenomenon where people started calling that number across the United States, causing a lot of trouble for those who owned the number.
Inspiration Behind the Song
According to songwriter Alex Call, there was never a real Jenny and the phone number was also pure fiction, refuting the popular misconception that Jenny was a real person or girlfriend of one of the band members.
Cultural Impact
The song and the number 867-5309 have been referenced in various popular TV shows, movies and commercials over the years, marking its cultural significance. For instance, it was used in an episode of "The Simpsons" and the movie "Bruce Almighty".
Legal Battle
There was a legal dispute over the rights to the number 867-5309. In 2009, a company which bought the number for a business in New York, sued another that was using it for similar purposes in New Jersey.
Song Legacy
Even after decades of its release, the song continues to be popular and well-regarded. It regularly appears in 'Best of the Eighties' song lists.
Relevance in Modern Times
Despite being nearly 40 years old, the song has found new life in the digital age, with the 867-5309 number being used in internet security demonstrations and by companies as dummy phone numbers in their advertisements.
Cover Versions
The catchy tune of 867-5309/Jenny and its enduring popularity has led to several cover versions of the song by artists across different musical genres.
Reception by Critics
Even though it is generally regarded as a one-hit wonder, the song has received positive reviews from music critics, and has often been cited for its clever usage of a telephone number as its chorus.
Album Performance
The song is from the album "Tommy Tutone 2", released in 1981. The album did well on the charts partly because of the success of 867-5309/Jenny, reaching No. 20 on the Billboard 200.

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