Hey Boy Hey Girl

The Chemical Brothers

About Hey Boy Hey Girl

"Hey Boy Hey Girl" is a song by British big beat duo The Chemical Brothers. It was released as a single from their 1999 album Surrender. It peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart in June 1999 and remained on the chart for 10 weeks. It also reached the top 10 in Finland, Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway and Spain, as well on Canada's RPM Dance Chart. In the latter country, it did not make it onto the RPM Top Singles chart, but it did debut and peak at number three on the Canadian Singles Chart. The song dates back to 1997, when it was in the Radio 1 Anti-Nazi Mix. The song is a track in the 2011 video game Just Dance 3, and it is also featured in the 2012 video game Lumines Electronic Symphony by Ubisoft. It was also used during the introduction of Forza Horizon. 


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The Chemical Brothers

The Chemical Brothers are a British electronic music duo composed of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons. Originating in Manchester in 1991, along with The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, The Crystal Method, and fellow acts, they were pioneers at bringing the big beat genre to the forefront of pop culture. more »

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Written by: Celite Evans, Charles Pettiford, Edmund John Simons, Gregory Carlton Wigfall, Jerry Bloodrock, Richard Lee Fowler, Thomas Owen Mostyn Rowlands

Lyrics © AUSTINTATIOUS TUNES, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, CLARKJAY PRODUCTIONS, INC.

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13 facts about this song

Genre
"Hey Boy Hey Girl" is a song from the genre of big beat, an electronic music genre that typically includes heavy breakbeats and synthesizer-generated melodies and patterns.
Release Date
The song was released on 31st May 1999.
Album
It is featured on The Chemical Brothers' third studio album "Surrender".
Commercial Success
The song reached number 3 in the UK Singles Chart, making it one of their successful tracks in terms of commercial value.
Music Video
The music video for "Hey Boy Hey Girl" was directed by Dom & Nic, featuring skeletons dancing in a club. The video won an award for "Best Special Effects" at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards.
Signature Track
Many fans consider it as The Chemical Brothers' signature track for its popularity.
Sampling
The song contains a vocal sample from "The Roof Is on Fire" by Rock Master Scott & the Dynamic Three.
Anthemic Status
Over the years, 'Hey Boy Hey Girl' has achieved an anthemic status in the electronic music scene for its memorable and infectious hook.
Charts
Besides reaching number 3 in the UK, the song had also reached the top 10 in Greece and Iceland, and the top 20 in Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand.
Live Shows
"Hey Boy Hey Girl" is often played during The Chemical Brothers' live shows and is a crowd favorite.
Lyrics
Compared to other songs by The Chemical Brothers, "Hey Boy Hey Girl" has minimal lyrics, focusing more on the dance-beat driven melodies.
Awards
The Chemical Brothers' "Surrender" album, which features "Hey Boy Hey Girl", won the Best Dance Album at the 2000 Brit Awards.
Usage in Other Media
The song has been used in various TV shows, films, and video games, notably in 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' and 'Edge of Tomorrow'.

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