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“867-5309 (Jenny)” by Tommy Tutone (1981)
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It doesn’t get more ’80s than Tommy Tutone and his 1981 hit “867-5309 (Jenny).” Without a doubt, 867-5309 is now one of the most famous phone numbers of all time. However, here’s the real question: how did Tutone manage to pick the catchiest numbers for the song? While we’re not sure how it happened, one thing’s clear: it worked! “867-5309 (Jenny)” sailed to number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Believe it or not, today, even the band members disagree on whether or not Jenny ever really existed. And while “867-5309/Jenny” was Tommy Tutone’s only song ever to break Billboard‘s Top 25, the band members are still happy it ever happened!
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