Hello, Hello, Hello Explained

Hello, Hello, Hello
Cover:New England - Hello, Hello, Hello.jpg
Type:single
Artist:New England
Album:New England
B-Side:Encore
Released:September 1979
Genre:Pop rock
Length:3:36
Label:
Producer:
Prev Title:Don't Ever Wanna Lose Ya
Prev Year:1979
Next Title:P.U.N.K
Next Title2:Shoot
Next Year:1979

"Hello, Hello, Hello" is a song by American rock band New England and the second single from their self-titled debut album (1979). It was produced by Paul Stanley and Mike Stone.

Background

While New England's previous single "Don't Ever Wanna Lose Ya" was still successful, Infinity Records released "Hello, Hello, Hello" as the next single. In an interview with VWMusic, John Fannon said the decision was a "big mistake".[1]

The song received some airplay in album-oriented rock (AOR) stations.

Composition

"Hello, Hello, Hello" is an upbeat song. In the lyrics, the singer attempts to lure a woman into a romantic relationship.[2]

Critical reception

Joe Viglione of AllMusic wrote, "'Hello, Hello, Hello,' much like Alice Cooper's use of Rolf Kemp's [''sic''] 'Hello Hooray,' is a nice opener, but the lyrics are more like Stevie Nicks witchcraft and magic."[3]

Classic Rock History ranked "Hello, Hello, Hello" as the third best song by New England.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Daly . Andrew . An Interview with John Fannon of New England . VWMusic . 18 August 2023 . May 28, 2022.
  2. Web site: Kamau . Eric . Top 10 New England Songs . Classic Rock History . 18 August 2023 . April 30, 2023.
  3. Web site: New England - New England | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic. AllMusic.
  4. Billboard Hot 100: Week of September 29, 1979 . . 18 August 2023 .