Hey Jealousy
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| Song |
| "Hey Jealousy" | ||||
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| Single by Gin Blossoms | ||||
| from the album New Miserable Experience | ||||
| B-side | "Cajun Song", "Just South of Nowhere", and "Angels Tonight" | |||
| Released | June 1993 | |||
| Recorded | 1992 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:56 | |||
| Label | Fontana, A&M | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Doug Hopkins | |||
| Producer(s) | Gin Blossoms, John Hampton | |||
| Gin Blossoms singles chronology | ||||
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"Hey Jealousy" is a song by the American rock band the Gin Blossoms. The song was included in the group's debut album Dusted (1989), and then was re-recorded on their breakthrough 1992 album New Miserable Experience. It was written by lead guitarist Doug Hopkins, who was fired from the band shortly after the recording of the second album. It became their first Billboard Top-40 single in 1993, reaching number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 24 on the UK Singles Chart.
Lyrics
As one critic notes, the lyrics of the song reflect Hopkins' "constantly self-medicating in the face of depression." However, even though the lyrics' "hopefulness shriveled into empty promise," the performance of the song "is emotionally detached from Hopkins' afflictions" and presents a "sunny soundtrack" for his depression.[2]
The lyrics originally contained the line "you can trust me not to drink", referring to Hopkins' addiction, but this was changed by the band.[3]
Critical reception
Initially largely unnoticed due to its placement on the unsuccessful Dusted, "Hey Jealousy" enjoyed success upon the release of New Miserable Experience. A review by Rolling Stone called the song "manna for radio", highlighting "the ease with which this quintet casts hooks".[4] Allmusic staff writer Rick Anderson stated that "'Hey Jealousy' and 'Until I Fall Away' are the two songs that leave the deepest impression".[5]
Cover versions
The Ergs! recorded a cover of the song for their 2007 split 7" with Lemuria. It was later included on the compilation "Hindsight is 20/20, My Friend."
Bowling for Soup recorded a cover of "Hey Jealousy" on their 2016 album Drunk Dynasty.
Australian band Kisschasy recorded a cover of "Hey Jealousy" as a B-Side to their 2005 single Do-Do's & Whoa-Oh's.
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1993-94) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[6] | 28 |
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[7] | 39 |
| Scotland (OCC)[8] | 40 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 24 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 25 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[11] | 4 |
| US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[12] | 20 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1993) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 95 |
Track listing
- "Hey Jealousy" (Doug Hopkins) – 3:56
- "Cajun Song" (Jesse Valenzuela) – 2:56
- "Just South of Nowhere" (Valenzuela) – 3:26
- "Angels Tonight" (Hopkins) – 3:34
Notes
- ^ Wood, James (January 8, 2013). "Interview: Gin Blossoms' Jesse Valenzuela Discusses the Band's Plans for 2013". Guitar World. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ Wasoba, Ryan (October 13, 2009). "Gin Blossoms "Hey Jealousy"". Crawdaddy! magazine. Retrieved March 23, 2010.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Geffen, Sasha (April 28, 2016). "13 Sunny '90s Hits with Surprisingly Dark Backstories". MTV.
- ^ "Gin Blossoms: New Miserable Experience". Rolling Stone. July 17, 1997. Retrieved April 16, 2010.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Anderson, Rick. "allmusic ((( New Miserable Experience - Review )))". Allmusic. Retrieved April 22, 2010.
- ^ "Gin Blossoms – Hey Jealousy". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 2277." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "Gin Blossoms Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "Gin Blossoms Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "Gin Blossoms Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "Billboard Top 100 - 1993". Archived from the original on November 10, 2006. Retrieved August 27, 2010.
