You should consider removing the references to "Lolita", since she was underage and that puts an incorrect spin on this song. From what I've read, this song is based on a real-life experience of one of the band members. He was interested in "19" because she was attractive and willing. He lost all interest once he learned that she didn't even know who Aretha Franklin is. Last, the line is "the Cuervo Gold, the fine Columbian make tonight a wonderful day"--not "wonderful thing".
@Circumpunk These erroneous references to pedophilia don't offend my sensibilities because this song isn't about pedophilia at all. I think it's a shame that a fan of Steely Dan and "Hey 19" looks bad because he doesn't understand the meaning of the song and gets the lyrics wrong, that's all.
@msrudyfan Oh I understand. Guess I better take this down and re-edit it. I've been to your channel and notice that you have NO uploads. You must be the perfect critic. The lyrics say "a wonderful thing", not a "wonderful day". Clean out your head gear msrudyfan. Do you drive well being hearing impaired?
@msrudyfan Of course. So if you are offended why do you keep coming back? I think this conversation has exhasted itself. Did you not see my "I'm not a pedophile" speech?
I guess you could go nuclear on me and report this for what ever your arguements are and spare me the bullshit my dear. I watched American Beauty last night. Have you seen that? That is more in my line of morality than this is. But you've probably never seen that have you?
@Circumpunk Yes, I've seen "American Beauty". This film is about the metamorphosis of a middle-aged man after he loses his job and his cool, but part of this metamorphosis involves his sexual attraction to his teenage daughter's friend. Kevin Spacey's character doesn't go through with it, either. Neither "Hey 19" or "American Beauty" is on topic with "Lolita", who was, according to Uncool4school, age 12 according to the novel it is based on. The man in "Lolita" was mentally ill.
@msrudyfan I have seen Lolita but not read the original Nabokov. I don't get your obsession with this topic. Don't you have anything better to do? I'm not changing it.
Have you ever heard The Police's song Don't Stand So Close To Me? Go look that one up. It IS about an older man with a teenager. I chose the pics for this a long time ago. I don't feel that way about it. It was just all I could think of ATM.
Take Care.
PS, try uploading something instead playing the critic.
@msrudyfan You pulled the words right out of my mouth. A 19 year old is a young woman, Lolita (the novel by Vladimir Nabokov any way) is about a man who is obsessed with a girl who is 12. Big difference between being in an unhappy relationship with a woman who while young is still an adult and being sexually obsessed with a pre-pubescent girl.
@Uncool4school Thank you. Also, the lyrics for "Hey Nineteen" start out: "way back when in '67, I was the dandy of Gamma Chi. Sweet things from Boston so young and willing. Moved down to Scarsdale where the hell am I?" A frat boy (Gamma Chi) wouldn't be much older th an a 19 year old--no pedophilia overtones at all. Who hasn't met someone physically attractive, only to lose your attraction once you find out they don't know much about what's important to you? Take Care.
@Uncool4school One last comment: the lead singer of Steely Dan graduated from Bard College in 1969, so he would have been a college sophomore in 1967--about a year older than the girl nicknamed "19" at the time when he was the "dandy of Gamma Chi".
@msrudyfan I think some people miss is that under neath it this song is about someone who is terrified of getting old and that the girl in question is not really the central plot of the song. She is simply a sad attempt on his part to reclaim his youth but being around her only reaffirms his growing age as she has nothing in common with him, not knowing his dated references. In spite of its kicky beat "Hey 19" is really a rather sad song which is why I love it. It's a great contrast.
@Uncool4school My take is that this is a middle aged man is reminiscing about his college days and the opportunity he had to be with "19", but didn't because they had nothing in common, although I see your interpretation. I read that the song was based on a real life experience of one of the band members. Either way, you are correct that it's not about the girl "19", pedophilia, or a middle aged man taking advantage of a teenager, but rather, musings about aging and maybe about the 1960's.
@msrudyfan If she was "willing" then how did he take advantage of her? She was old enough to vote, buy alcohol and sign contracts. That makes me think she was an adult.
Why do you contine to state your Victorian morals here? By the way, the song never mentions the man's age. Given the time of the song's production he couldn't have been more than 30.
@Circumpunk The point of all of this dialogue is that "Lolita" images do not apply to this song. As stated before, I am a fan of Steely Dan and like this song, which isn't about an older man being obsessed with a young girl.
It's about losing your attraction to someone who is nowhere near your wavelength--even though they're young and willing. This is classic and wonderful.
@dlafata1223 The only reason I made comments about pedophiles is because of the bullshit I got for the pictures I chose. Any idiot can see the name Hey 19....I don't understand some dumbasses either. I guess they just want to stir up shit.
Oh so this song relates to a pedophile?? Gimme a break! Did the band get busted by Chris Hanson on "To catch a predator"? Whoever twists the lyrics around to read that is an idiot! Have a seat, relax, and smoke a nice J while you listen to this song, period.
@uploader, pederasty is about older men loving boys i.e. homsexuality. This song is about an older men loving a younger girl, thus not ''pederastic''.
You made a very weird video with your pederast comment then posting a bunch of obviously underage girls. I like this song but you made it pretty fucken weird man.
ahhhh, i was nineteen when this came out - and YES - i dated much older men at the time. though i very much remembered, 'Retha Franklin, Cuervo Gold and Fine Colombian. ;)
Mate I love the steady beat on this song... Smooth and sexy! Your bigger pictures have made a bid difference. Definately a fav for me this one big guy, GOOD WORK!
You should consider removing the references to "Lolita", since she was underage and that puts an incorrect spin on this song. From what I've read, this song is based on a real-life experience of one of the band members. He was interested in "19" because she was attractive and willing. He lost all interest once he learned that she didn't even know who Aretha Franklin is. Last, the line is "the Cuervo Gold, the fine Columbian make tonight a wonderful day"--not "wonderful thing".
msrudyfan 1 week ago
@msrudyfan Why should I re-edit this because it offends your sensibilities. If you don't like the lyrics then why are you listening and commenting?
I don't follow you here. Hahahahaha!
Circumpunk 1 week ago
@Circumpunk These erroneous references to pedophilia don't offend my sensibilities because this song isn't about pedophilia at all. I think it's a shame that a fan of Steely Dan and "Hey 19" looks bad because he doesn't understand the meaning of the song and gets the lyrics wrong, that's all.
msrudyfan 1 week ago
@msrudyfan Oh I understand. Guess I better take this down and re-edit it. I've been to your channel and notice that you have NO uploads. You must be the perfect critic. The lyrics say "a wonderful thing", not a "wonderful day". Clean out your head gear msrudyfan. Do you drive well being hearing impaired?
Circumpunk 1 week ago
@Circumpunk Just out of curiosity: have you seen "Lolita"?
msrudyfan 1 week ago
@msrudyfan Of course. So if you are offended why do you keep coming back? I think this conversation has exhasted itself. Did you not see my "I'm not a pedophile" speech?
I guess you could go nuclear on me and report this for what ever your arguements are and spare me the bullshit my dear. I watched American Beauty last night. Have you seen that? That is more in my line of morality than this is. But you've probably never seen that have you?
Circumpunk 1 week ago
@Circumpunk Yes, I've seen "American Beauty". This film is about the metamorphosis of a middle-aged man after he loses his job and his cool, but part of this metamorphosis involves his sexual attraction to his teenage daughter's friend. Kevin Spacey's character doesn't go through with it, either. Neither "Hey 19" or "American Beauty" is on topic with "Lolita", who was, according to Uncool4school, age 12 according to the novel it is based on. The man in "Lolita" was mentally ill.
msrudyfan 1 week ago
@msrudyfan I have seen Lolita but not read the original Nabokov. I don't get your obsession with this topic. Don't you have anything better to do? I'm not changing it.
Have you ever heard The Police's song Don't Stand So Close To Me? Go look that one up. It IS about an older man with a teenager. I chose the pics for this a long time ago. I don't feel that way about it. It was just all I could think of ATM.
Take Care.
PS, try uploading something instead playing the critic.
Circumpunk 1 week ago
@msrudyfan You pulled the words right out of my mouth. A 19 year old is a young woman, Lolita (the novel by Vladimir Nabokov any way) is about a man who is obsessed with a girl who is 12. Big difference between being in an unhappy relationship with a woman who while young is still an adult and being sexually obsessed with a pre-pubescent girl.
Uncool4school 1 week ago
@Uncool4school Thank you. Also, the lyrics for "Hey Nineteen" start out: "way back when in '67, I was the dandy of Gamma Chi. Sweet things from Boston so young and willing. Moved down to Scarsdale where the hell am I?" A frat boy (Gamma Chi) wouldn't be much older th an a 19 year old--no pedophilia overtones at all. Who hasn't met someone physically attractive, only to lose your attraction once you find out they don't know much about what's important to you? Take Care.
msrudyfan 1 week ago
@Uncool4school One last comment: the lead singer of Steely Dan graduated from Bard College in 1969, so he would have been a college sophomore in 1967--about a year older than the girl nicknamed "19" at the time when he was the "dandy of Gamma Chi".
msrudyfan 1 week ago
@msrudyfan I think some people miss is that under neath it this song is about someone who is terrified of getting old and that the girl in question is not really the central plot of the song. She is simply a sad attempt on his part to reclaim his youth but being around her only reaffirms his growing age as she has nothing in common with him, not knowing his dated references. In spite of its kicky beat "Hey 19" is really a rather sad song which is why I love it. It's a great contrast.
Uncool4school 1 week ago
@Uncool4school Great assessment Uncool4school.
Circumpunk 1 week ago
@Uncool4school My take is that this is a middle aged man is reminiscing about his college days and the opportunity he had to be with "19", but didn't because they had nothing in common, although I see your interpretation. I read that the song was based on a real life experience of one of the band members. Either way, you are correct that it's not about the girl "19", pedophilia, or a middle aged man taking advantage of a teenager, but rather, musings about aging and maybe about the 1960's.
msrudyfan 6 days ago
@msrudyfan If she was "willing" then how did he take advantage of her? She was old enough to vote, buy alcohol and sign contracts. That makes me think she was an adult.
Why do you contine to state your Victorian morals here? By the way, the song never mentions the man's age. Given the time of the song's production he couldn't have been more than 30.
Circumpunk 6 days ago
@Circumpunk The point of all of this dialogue is that "Lolita" images do not apply to this song. As stated before, I am a fan of Steely Dan and like this song, which isn't about an older man being obsessed with a young girl.
msrudyfan 6 days ago
@msrudyfan Take it or leave it, please.
Circumpunk 6 days ago
@msrudyfan Read the comments under the vid. That's all the changes I am making.
Circumpunk 6 days ago
@Circumpunk Your slaying me with your video amendment. XD XD XD
spuddy83 4 days ago
@spuddy83 Only you would say that Spud.
; ) How goes it m8?
Circumpunk 4 days ago
lmao off the the up-loader's initial comments. He already knew there was going to be some jackass making a smart ass comment.
RightWingHunter666 2 weeks ago
lol everybody's paranoid these days.
There nothing at all unusual about a man being attracted to a 19 year old woman.
What's unusual is her being mature enough to handle it.
Which he learns.
Which in turn becomes a lesson for HIM, in his "growing-up" process.
It takes us men longer to realize some things...
ByrdWhiteMovie 4 weeks ago
It's about losing your attraction to someone who is nowhere near your wavelength--even though they're young and willing. This is classic and wonderful.
msrudyfan 4 weeks ago
she's 19 dumbasses. that shits legal so he's not a pedo
dlafata1223 1 month ago
@dlafata1223 The only reason I made comments about pedophiles is because of the bullshit I got for the pictures I chose. Any idiot can see the name Hey 19....I don't understand some dumbasses either. I guess they just want to stir up shit.
Circumpunk 1 month ago
Oh so this song relates to a pedophile?? Gimme a break! Did the band get busted by Chris Hanson on "To catch a predator"? Whoever twists the lyrics around to read that is an idiot! Have a seat, relax, and smoke a nice J while you listen to this song, period.
horkguy16 1 month ago
@uploader, pederasty is about older men loving boys i.e. homsexuality. This song is about an older men loving a younger girl, thus not ''pederastic''.
Nidhogg05 1 month ago
@Nidhogg05 I stand corrected. I will change it.
Circumpunk 1 month ago
lolita was 14. not 19.
TheHexeract 1 month ago
@TheHexeract OK.
Circumpunk 1 month ago 2
I saw them in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA back in the fall, and they still have it!
AlabamaSlammer007 1 month ago in playlist Music 3
@AlabamaSlammer007 Roll Tide man.
Circumpunk 1 month ago
Mainly about an older man dating a teenage girl who didn't have much of a father growing up, so she years for an older man as a "father figure"
MixedNutsMs 1 month ago
A stone cold groove indeed.
Circumpunk 1 month ago 3
funky as hell
jbird7207 1 month ago
The Cuervo Gold, the fine Colombian, make tonight a wonderful thing! What more is there?
BryonThePoet 2 months ago
another great song by another great artist. he is only 87 greatest artist on vh1. but i beg to differ.
thatswhatilike100 2 months ago
You made a very weird video with your pederast comment then posting a bunch of obviously underage girls. I like this song but you made it pretty fucken weird man.
DominusLuna 2 months ago 2
@DominusLuna 19 IS AGE OF MAJORITY AND CONSENT IN EVERY STATE AND SUE LYON DEFINITELY WAS, YOUR MIND PUT IT IN THAT CONTEXT
wcvalvestem 1 month ago
i remember when i was little our electricity was out and i remember listening to this song on the radio.good memories.
curvy71 2 months ago
NOW I KNOW I'M GETTING OLD--45 YEARS YOUNG--GREAT SONG MAN!!!
01151967 3 months ago
Forgot
mykmuzyka 3 months ago in playlist Sooooo Goood
Great Vid , KOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLL Sound . Thumbs UP!!!!!
mykmuzyka 3 months ago in playlist Sooooo Goood
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mykmuzyka 3 months ago in playlist Sooooo Goood
damn i love this song and all that it stands for
hatchman213 4 months ago 6
@hatchman213 Thanks, from one old man to another. LOL
Circumpunk 4 months ago
ahhhh, i was nineteen when this came out - and YES - i dated much older men at the time. though i very much remembered, 'Retha Franklin, Cuervo Gold and Fine Colombian. ;)
dancefan62 5 months ago 2
lol i had no idea what it was about til just now.
bubblebath88 6 months ago
@bubblebath88 Well, the important thing is do you like it? Thanks for the comment bubbles.
Circumpunk 6 months ago
@Circumpunk lol yes i do :)
bubblebath88 6 months ago
this song is SO smooth!! i love it <3
bubblebath88 6 months ago
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Thistlesifter220 6 months ago
I am 44 and two years ago I dated a 19 year old. She, too, didn't know who 'Retha Franklin was, but there was an upside.
orchidtender 6 months ago 9
@orchidtender hahaha...there's always an upside..
Circumpunk 6 months ago 3
i thought this song was about agave and coco plants
tacosandpussy 7 months ago
@tacosandpussy Forgive me, but I think it's about pussy, tacosandpussy...
; ))
Circumpunk 7 months ago
Love this song but find it kinda weird that you had to announce that you are not a pederast, ;)
shelly10538 7 months ago
@shelly10538 Well, I am nearing 50 and the song's about a nineteen year old. It was a joke for my friends.
Circumpunk 7 months ago
@Circumpunk Cool, makes sense.
shelly10538 7 months ago
I can hardly remember '67 either, I was -26
kmiller812 7 months ago 2
@kmiller812 I was 6....sounds like they had a great time then.
; ))
Circumpunk 7 months ago
Unemployed, laying on a Southern California beach, and breeze hitting my face as I type on my SP.
The770710 8 months ago
@The770710 That do sound like heaven to me my friend.
; ))
Circumpunk 8 months ago
@The770710 ditch the SP and you'll have an even better time
rascally5 3 months ago
I hardly remember '67 but I do know Aretha
ljillann 8 months ago
@ljillann I was 6 in '67, hahaha! Thanks for watching!
Circumpunk 8 months ago
No better song to kick back and roll a nice fatty to then this one!
horkguy16 9 months ago 2
@horkguy16 indeed my friend
lennonsdoll 7 months ago
"I am not a pederast.." ???? My grandmother was married at 14!
doug1gord 10 months ago
N8 ~ remember Nineteen ; )
82sweetheart 11 months ago
@82sweetheart
How could I forget it?
n8tureboy 11 months ago
someone had a mellow mood today, with tropical cocktails close to the beach
lying on a hammock and gazing to nothing.
;D
nice work.
TheCrazyCowPresents 1 year ago
@TheCrazyCowPresents Thanks..took yer photo advice!
Circumpunk 1 year ago
; )
pinksunami 1 year ago
Pederasty??? No, wouldn't believe it for a moment ;))
Nice post mate!
bloozmonkey111 1 year ago
Mate I love the steady beat on this song... Smooth and sexy! Your bigger pictures have made a bid difference. Definately a fav for me this one big guy, GOOD WORK!
guyfromnewcastle 1 year ago