(She's) Sexy + 17
Stray Cats
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Hey, man, I don't feel like goin' to school no more Me neither. They can't make you go. No you daddyo yeah ! I ain't goin' to school it starts too early for me Well listen man I ain't goin' to school no more it starts much, much too early for me I don't care about readin', writin', 'rithmetic or history I'm gonna walk to the corner and meet my little Marie I'm gonna walk to the corner and meet my little Marie Well she's the only girl in this whole world who understands me [Chorus:] Well she's sexy and seventeen My little rock-roll queen Acts a little bit obscene Gotta let off a little steam Dig that sound shake it around you're mine, mine, mine Johnny and Eddie and me and Jimmy and Jack Are gonna do a little number on the teacher when she turns her back We're gonna cut out of class, meet the girls by the railroad track Well ev'ry Friday night there's a band that you gotta hear Just a dollar ticket in and twenty-five cents a beer They play rock and roll music like it hasn't been rocked for years [Chorus] Well when I hear that rockin' beat I can't sit still up , out of my seat Come on Babe lets jump 'round your feet Can't learn nothin' in school they don't teach you on the street ! Wo-oh , wo-oh , baby I like your style Wo-oh oh oh oh baby I like your style You don't care what the other kids say, you go real wild [Chorus] Dig that sound and shake it around you're mine, mine, mine [Repeat]
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Written by: BRIAN SETZER
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11 facts about this song
Album Information"(She's) Sexy + 17" is a song from the Stray Cats' album "Rant N' Rave with the Stray Cats."
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Song PopularityThis song was one of the most popular singles of the band, reaching number 5 in the UK Singles Chart in 1983.
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Music GenreThe song, like all other songs of Stray Cats, fits into the rockabilly genre – a blend of rock 'n' roll and hillbilly music, popularized in the 1950s.
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Band MembersThe members of Stray Cats when "(She's) Sexy + 17" was released were Brian Setzer, Slim Jim Phantom, and Lee Rocker.
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Song ThemesThe lyrics of the song portray an affectionate view of the rebelliousness and individuality of youth.
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InspirationLyrically, the song was inspired by the age of consent in the states America, with 17 being the age where a girl is considered an adult.
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Song Writing CreditsThe song was written by band members Brian Setzer and Jim Phantom.
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Music VideosThe music video for "(She's) Sexy + 17" featured the band performing in a 50s-style diner setting, which was in line with their rockabilly image.
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ControversyDespite its success, the song has received scrutiny for its lyrical content, with some critics arguing it glamorizes the sexualization of underage girls.
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Band LegacyDespite the Stray Cats disbanding and reforming several times, "(She's) Sexy + 17" remains one of their most well-known and frequently performed songs.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, the song has been covered by several bands, demonstrating its enduring popularity and influence within the rock and roll genre.
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