Hey Deanie

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"Hey Deanie" is a song written by Eric Carmen. It was a popular hit single by Shaun Cassidy that was released the last week of November, 1977 from his album, Born Late. It was his third and final top 10 hit, peaked at number seven for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, spending four months on the chart from late 1977 to early 1978. As with Cassidy's prior singles, this song also became a gold record."Hey Deanie" was the second hit written by Carmen for Cassidy, the first being "That's Rock 'n' Roll," from Cassidy's previous album. Both songs charted concurrently with Carmen's own hit, "She Did It". Carmen recorded "Hey Deanie" himself for his 1978 album, Change of Heart, and it was also featured as the B side of the title track's 45 RPM release, which became a Top 20 hit. Carmen wrote the song after seeing the film, Splendor in the Grass, starring Natalie Wood as "Deanie" and Warren Beatty as her lover. As with Cassidy's bigger hits, his version of "Hey Deanie" was featured in one of the episodes of The Hardy Boys, as performed by Cassidy's character Joe Hardy. The episode is entitled "Oh Say Can You Sing" (season 2, episode 14)."Hey Deanie" is ranked as the 68th biggest American hit of 1978. Chicago radio superstation WLS, which gave the song much airplay, ranked "Hey Deanie" as the 45th most popular hit of 1978. It reached as high as number 6 on their survey of January 21, 1978. While not charting nationally in Australia, "Hey Deanie" did reach #21 on station 2NUR in Sydney, Australia. 


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1979
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Shaun Cassidy

Shaun Paul Cassidy (born September 27, 1958) is an American screenplay writer, TV producer, actor, and singer. He is the eldest son of actress Shirley Jones, and the second son (his older half-brother is singer David Cassidy) of actor Jack Cassidy. more »

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Song Composition
"Hey Deanie" was written by the famous songwriter Eric Carmen.
Successful Performer
It was later performed by pop singer Shaun Cassidy, ensuing high levels of success for him.
Chart Success
The song was extremely popular, reaching number 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 6 on Cash Box in 1978.
Album Inclusion
"Hey Deanie" was included in Shaun Cassidy's second studio album "Born Late", released in 1977.
'One-Hit Wonder' Label
Although Shaun Cassidy had a few successful songs, "Hey Deanie" was one of his most recognized, leading to him sometimes being labeled as a 'one-hit-wonder.'
Popularized by Television Show
Shaun Cassidy’s version of "Hey Deanie" gained more popularity after his successful portrayal in the television show "The Hardy Boys".
Eric Carmen's Success
Before composing "Hey Deanie", Eric Carmen was a member of the rock band, 'The Raspberries'. He had success both as part of the band and as a solo artist.
Crooning Style
Cassidy’s rendition of the song was noted for its 'crooning' style, adding a unique touch to the original composition.
Original Songwriting Ties
"Hey Deanie" wasn’t the only song written by Eric Carmen for Shaun Cassidy. Carmen also wrote Cassidy's debut U.S. hit, "That's Rock 'n' Roll".
Recognition
While both Eric Carmen and Shaun Cassidy had successful careers in their own right, "Hey Deanie" remains one of their most remembered works by fans and music critics alike.
Teen Idol Impact
Due to the popularity of "Hey Deanie" and Shaun Cassidy's teen idol status, the song resonated with a whole generation of young fans, due to which it remains a classic.
Musical Style
With its catchy rhythm, youthful lyrics, and relatable themes, "Hey Deanie" encapsulates the optimistic pop-rock style of the late 1970s.

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