What does the phone number 867 5309 mean?
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What does the phone number 867 5309 mean?
“867-5309/Jenny” was released in 1981 by the American band Tommy Tutone. The song is about a girl named Jenny whose number had been written on a wall. The singer hopes to call her, but is thwarted by his own fear.
How much did the phone number 867 5309 sell for?
“867-5309/Jenny” originally appeared on Tommy Tutone’s “Tommy Tutone 2” album. Spencer Potter, who got the number for free five years ago, said he was “definitely a little shocked” that eBay bids topped $365,000 by Tuesday morning for the number made famous Tommy Tutone’s “867-5309/Jenny” hit.
Who sang Jenny 8675309?
Tommy Tutone
867-5309 / Jenny/Artists
Where is the band Tommy Tutone from?
California
Tommy Tutone/Origin
What’s the story behind the song Jenny?
The song was written about Jenny, the aunt of lead vocalist Jonny Hawkins, and Jenna, his sister. Jenny suffers from schizophrenia while Jenna has bipolar disorder.
Can you dial 867-5309?
Dial 867-5309 to See What Happens When Pop Culture and Philanthropy Collide.
Is 867-5309 trademarked?
Two plumbing companies are battling for rights to 867-5309, the number made popular by Tommy Tutone’s 1982 hit single. Two years ago Gem Plumbing Heating of Lincoln, Rhode Island, trademarked the number. A federal judge has barred Clockwork from using the number in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, effective this week.
Where is Tommy Tutone today?
He quit the computer job in 2005, delved back into music and now lives in Nashville. He loves recording music and exploring his creative potential. “There’s a real roots side to me even though I’m a pop singer,” he said.
What ever happened to Tommy Tutone?
In 1994, he released an album as Tommy Tutone without any of the other original members, titled Nervous Love. Tommy Heath became a computer analyst and software engineer and moved to Portland, Oregon….
| Tommy Heath | |
|---|---|
| Website | www.tutone.com |
What is Tommy Tutones real name?
Thomas Allen Heath
The name of the band developed from the original name “Tommy and the Tu-tones” to merely Tommy Tutone. He left the band after the release of their third album, 1983’s National Emotion….
| Tommy Heath | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Thomas Allen Heath |
| Born | March 31, 1947 |
| Genres | Rock music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician Computer analyst |
How did Tommy Tutone get his name?
He soaked up the music scene and put together a band with Jim Keller in the late 1970s, naming it Tommy Tutone after his longtime nickname.
Is the song Jenny Based on a true story?
For years, Tommy Tutone has used a story that there was a Jenny and she ran a recording studio. They have also said it was inspired by a real girl who band member Tommy Heath met in a nightclub and 867-5309 was the phone number of her parents.