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"Hey Now" is a song by American recording artist Lesley Gore. It was released as the second single from her fourth studio album, Girl Talk. The song was a commercial disappointment, becoming Gore's first single not to enter the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 76. The B-side, "Sometimes I Wish I Were a Boy," also drew attention.
References
- ↑ Lesley Gore, "I Don't Wanna Be a Loser" Chart Positions Retrieved January 13, 2015
- ↑ Lesley Gore, Boys, Boys, Boys Retrieved January 13, 2015
- ↑ "Singles Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. May 16, 1964. p. 24. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- ↑ "CashBox Record Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. May 16, 1964. p. 10. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
- ↑ Lesley Gore, "I Don't Wanna Be a Loser" single release Retrieved January 13, 2015
- ↑ The Pawnbroker Soundtrack Retrieved February 18, 2015
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