Sexy + 17
Stray Cats
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Hey, man, I don't feel like goin' to school no more Me neither . Can't make me go . No way daddyo yeah ! I ain't goin' to school it starts too early for me Well listen man I ain't goin' to school no more It starts much, much too early for me I don't care about readin' , writin', 'rithmetic or history I'm gonna walk to the corner and meet my little Marie I'm gonna walk to the corner and meet my little Marie Well she's the only girl in this whole world who understands me Well she's sexy and seventeen My little rock-roll queen Acts a little bit obscene Gotta let off a little steam Dig that sound shake it around your mind , mind , mind Johnny and Eddie and me and Jimmy and Jack Are gonna do a little number on the teacher when she turns her back We're gonna cut out of class , meet the girls by the railroad track Well ev'ry Friday night there's a band that you gotta hear Just a dollar to get in and twenty-five cents a beer They play rock and roll music like it hasn't been rocked for years Well she's sexy and seventeen ..... Well-a-hell-a-hell-a when I feel that rockin' beat I can't sit still ; up , out of my seat come on Babe lets shuffle 'round your feet Can't learn nothin' in school they don't teach you on the street ! Wo-oh , wo-oh , baby I like your style Wo-oh oh oh oh baby I like your style You don't care what the other kids say , You go real wild Well you're sexy and seventeen My little rock-roll queen Acts a little bit obscene Gotta let off a little steam Dig that sound and shake it around your mind , mind , mind Dig that sound and shake it around your mind , mind , mind
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Written by: BRIAN SETZER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release and Ranking"Sexy + 17" was released in 1983 as part of the Stray Cats' 'Rant n' Rave with the Stray Cats' album and peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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LyricsThe song, written by Brian Setzer, depicted rebellious youth culture and the desires that come along with teenage life.
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Musical StyleThe song maintained the band's rockabilly style, a fusion of rock and roll with country music, which was distinctive in the 80s music scene as it derived from 50s and 60s era tunes.
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Chart SuccessThis track was successful in other countries as well - in the UK, it reached No. 29, and in Canada, it made it to No. 12 in the charts.
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Music VideoThe official video for "Sexy + 17" is a tribute to classic horror movies. It features the band members playing in a haunted house, with the ghosts and ghouls dancing to their music.
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Line-UpThe Stray Cats' lineup when "Sexy + 17" was released consisted of Brian Setzer on vocals and guitar, Lee Rocker on double bass, and Slim Jim Phantom on drums.
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Live Performances"Sexy + 17" became a regular part of the Stray Cats' live performance setlist due to its popularity.
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InfluenceDue to songs like "Sexy + 17," Stray Cats are credited with having brought rockabilly music to a new generation, popularizing the genre during the 80s.
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Media UsageThe song has been used in advertising campaigns and television shows due to its catchy tune and defiant lyrics.
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Song DurationThe original album version of the song runs for 3:29 minutes.
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