On This Day: February 17, 1980 Tommy Tutone Released Their Debut Album

[Pete]

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On This Day: February 17, 1980 Tommy Tutone Released Their Debut Album.

On this day, February 17, 1980, Tommy Tutone released their self-titled debut album, introducing their blend of power pop and rock to the world. The album reached #68 on the Billboard charts and set the stage for the band’s rise in the early 80s.

Though they would later become famous for their massive 1981 hit 867-5309/Jenny, their debut album featured tracks that showcased their energetic sound, including Angel Say No, which became a minor hit. With catchy hooks, strong melodies, and a...

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[Linda Ann]

I only know 8675309. He has more songs??

 

[Pete]

I only know 8675309. He has more songs??

He wasn’t all that popular before his one hit wonder 867-5309/Jenny. Even after that, he never released anything that became a major hit. But 867 was and still is one of the greatest songs of the 80s.

 

[Linda Ann]

Haha how many times did you dial that number??

 

[Pete]

Haha how many times did you dial that number??

You think I remember? I called up that number various times with different area codes. The best one was the voicemail with a girl singing the chorus.

 

[Linda Ann]

I called it too lol. I think a good percentage of people did.

 

[80sDiva]

Oh god my friends and I called that number many many times. Back then there weren’t all these area codes either.

 

[Pete]

It was like an 80s right of passage. If you didn’t call that number at least once shame on you . That’s like saying you’re a fan of the 80s and never called the Hall & Oates hotline.