Are You Old Enough?

Dragon

About Are You Old Enough?

"Are You Old Enough?" is a song by New Zealand-Australian rock band Dragon, released in August 1978. It was released as the first single from the group's fifth studio album O Zambezi (1978). The song peaked at number one on the Australian Kent Music Report, becoming the group's first number-one single.


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1978
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Ten years in the jailer's eye
An' I'm thinkin' 'bout my baby
Looking at my life go by
Falling in the streets I'm broke
An' I'm laughing at the poor man
Talking to the blind man

See the lady in the street car lights
Colour a la Toulouse
Television and the red red wine
So won't you tell me
Won't you tell me the truth

Are you old enough
Are you old enough
Are you old enough
Are you old enough
Are you old enough oo oo
Are you old enough oh oh

Time goes and here we stand
Laughing at the side show
Sinking in the quick sand
The other side of another world
Scratch my back go the coloured girls
Yeah, oh yeah

I just wanted to kiss someone
I got the moondog blues
You just happened to be standing there
So won't you tell me
Won't you tell me the truth

Are you old enough
Are you old enough
Are you old enough
Are you old enough
Are you old enough oo oo
Are you old enough oh oh

See the lady in the street car lights
Got a whole lot to lose
Television and the red red wine
So won't you tell me
Won't you tell me the truth

Are you old enough
Are you old enough
Are you old enough
Are you old enough
Are you old enough oo oo
Are you old enough oh oh

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Dragon

A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, that features in the myths of many cultures. There are two distinct cultural traditions of dragons: the European dragon, derived from European folk traditions and ultimately related to Greek and Middle Eastern mythologies, and the Chinese dragon, with counterparts in Japan, Korea and other East Asian countries. more »

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Written by: PAUL HEWSON

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11 facts about this song

Band Information
The song "Are You Old Enough?" was released by Dragon, a rock/pop band which was formed in Auckland, New Zealand in 1972. The band later relocated to Sydney, Australia and gained significant popularity.
Song Release
"Are You Old Enough?" was released in July 1978 as a single of their sixth studio album entitled "O Zambezi" produced by the record producer Peter Dawkins.
Chart Performance
This song is one of Dragon's most successful hits. "Are You Old Enough?" reached number one on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart and stayed on top for two weeks.
Distinct Feature
The song is most recognized by its distinctive lead guitar part, a slide sound that was achieved by using a lighter as a guitar slide.
Certification
"Are You Old Enough?" was certified platinum by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) as it had sold more than 100,000 copies.
Cultural Impact
The song has been a staple throughout the band's career and has been included in many of their compilation and live albums. It remains one of Australia's iconic classic rock anthems.
Songwriting
The song was written by the band's singer and bassist, Marc Hunter and his brother, Dragon's keyboard player, Todd Hunter.
Theme
The song's theme revolves around a young man's fascination and attraction towards a slightly older woman, a common trope in pop and rock music.
Relevance
Even after years of its release, "Are You Old Enough?" is still constantly played in Australian radio stations, reflecting its timeless popularity and relevance.
Cover Versions
Several artists/bands such as Jenny Morris, Paul Kelly, and San Cisco have made cover versions of "Are You Old Enough?" showcasing its lasting influence.
Influence
Dragon's music and its successful song "Are You Old Enough?" were important contributions to the evolution rock/pop music scene in both New Zealand and Australia during the '70s and '80s.

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