Hey Nineteen
Steely Dan * Track #2 On Gaucho
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Hey Nineteen by Steely Dan
Release Date
Performed by
Steely DanProduced by
Gary KatzWrited by
Donald Fagen & Walter BeckerAbout
“Hey Nineteen” is the squalid centerpiece of the concept album that is Gaucho.
Steely’s protagonist here is a pathetic aging dude attempting to put the moves on a 19-year old by bragging about his frat exploits in trying to set the mood with a sweet thing reminiscent of a young Aretha Franklin.
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Hey Nineteen Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Way back when, in '67
I was the dandy of Gamma Chi
Sweet things from Boston
So young and willing
Moved down to Scarsdale
Where the hell am I?
[Chorus]
Hey Nineteen
No, we can't dance together
(We can’t dance together)
No, we can't talk at all
Please take me along
When you slide on down
[Verse 2]
Hey Nineteen
That's 'Retha Franklin
She don't remember the Queen of Soul
It’s hard times befallen
The sole survivors
She thinks I'm crazy
But I'm just growing old
[Chorus]
Hey Nineteen
No, we got nothing in common
(We can’t dance together)
No, we can't talk at all
Please take me along
When you slide on down
[Interlude]
Nice!
Sure looks good!
Mmm, mmm, mmm
Skate a little lower, now
[Bridge]
The Cuervo Gold
The fine Colombian
Make tonight a wonderful thing
(Say it again)
The Cuervo Gold
The fine Colombian
Make tonight a wonderful thing
The Cuervo Gold
The fine Colombian
Make tonight a wonderful thing
[Chorus]
No, we can't dance together
No, we can't talk at all
Hey Nineteen Q&A
Who wrote Hey Nineteen's ?
Hey Nineteen was written by Donald Fagen & Walter Becker.
Who produced Hey Nineteen's ?
Hey Nineteen was produced by Gary Katz.
When did Steely Dan release Hey Nineteen?
Steely Dan released Hey Nineteen on Fri Nov 21 1980.
What did Steely Dan say about "Hey Nineteen"?
Jazzwax: You seem to take special pleasure in singing Hey Nineteen. Why?
DF: I know the audience likes it, and also it’s maybe a little simpler than our other stuff. It’s easy to sing. I don’t have to think about it that much. By the way—getting back to something you said earlier—if I seem uncomfort...