Are You Jimmy Ray?
Jimmy Ray
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Well [Chorus] Are you Johnny Ray? Are you Slim Ray? Are you Paid Ray? Who wants to know? Who wants to know? Are you Sting Ray? Are you Nick Ray? Are you Jimmy Ray? Who wants to know? Who wants to know? Hey, can you tell when you look in my eye You don't mess around with me 'less you feelin' dangerous. Are you into my scene, lay it on the line Ya come and take a walk with me if you're feelin' dangerous. 'cause I'm mean-a I'm lean-a I ain't no in-between-a. With a reaper, I'm a dreamer Good God, I'm a believer. [Chorus] Maybe we can shake it down by the walk Do you think I'm takin' liberties? Are ya dangerous? I gotta let it, somethin' in my genes ya come and take a walk with me if you're feelin' dangerous. 'Cause I'm mean-a I'm lean-a I ain't no in-between-a With a reaper, I'm a dreamer Good God, I'm a believer [Chorus] Everybody jump back, turn around now Let's do it again Everybody jump back, turn around now Let's do it again [Chorus: x2]
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Written by: Conall Ronan Fitzpatrick, James Ray
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Are You Jimmy Ray?" is a song by British pop singer Jimmy Ray. It was released in 1998 as the lead single from his self-titled debut studio album.
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 13 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States as well. It was a hit in several other countries too.
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Innovative Music VideoThe music video for the song was critically acclaimed for its innovative approach and was heavily played on music television networks like MTV.
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Song StyleThe song is interestingly set in the genre of pop-rock, but it also incorporates elements from classic country and rockabilly styles.
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Catchphrase"Are You Jimmy Ray?" became such a catchy phrase that many people only remember the song because of it. The phrase itself became a pop culture reference in the late '90s.
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Mystery ElementConnection to another song: "Are You Johnny Ray?" is a line in the song "Come On Eileen" by Dexys Midnight Runners, and "Are You Jimmy Ray?" is likely a play on that phrase.
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CreditsThe song was co-written by Jimmy Ray and British songwriting and production team Conner Reeves and Simon Law.
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Pop Culture Impact"Are You Jimmy Ray?" was used in the 1998 movie "You've Got Mail" starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, showing its popularity and impact on pop culture during that period.
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Album SuccessDespite the song's success, the album "Jimmy Ray" did not perform as well in sales, highlighting the contrast between a single's popularity and the overall album's reception.
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Memorable DebutWhile Jimmy Ray didn't score another hit after "Are You Jimmy Ray?", his debut single left a lasting impression on pop music history.
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