867-5309/Jenny

Jenny, Jenny! Dial up Tommy Tutone's iconic 1981 power pop smash, "867-5309/Jenny"! Known worldwide for its unforgettable phone number chorus and driving new wave energy, this track became a massive hit and cemented the band's one-hit wonder legacy.

Released as the defining single from the album Tommy Tutone 2, this song rocketed up the charts with its irresistible blend of power pop hooks and new wave guitar energy. Its simple yet incredibly catchy structure and relatable theme of teenage obsession captured the sound of early 80s rock radio.

Driven by an insistent guitar riff and Tommy Heath's pleading vocals, "867-5309/Jenny" sparked a cultural phenomenon with its famous digits. This quintessential power pop anthem remains one of the most memorable one-hit wonders ever, a perfect slice of early 80s new wave rock.

SONG MEANING: The song describes a narrator who has obtained the phone number of a girl named Jenny, possibly finding it written somewhere ("I got it! I got it!"). He's now consumed with the thought of calling her ("Jenny I've got your number / I need to make you mine") while battling nervousness and the fear she might change her number before he gets the chance.