1) Kenny was the name… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Kenny was the name used by Irish singer Tony Kenny who had two Top 40 hits in the UK in 1973 (Heart Of Stone and Give It To Me Now).
2) Kenny were a UK vocal/instrumental group who hit the UK charts during 1974/5. Their biggest hit, The Bump, featured vocals by Barry Palmer; other hits included Fancy Pants and Julie Anne.
3) Kenny is a german Rap-Crew from Hamburg/Germany which consist of Falk Hogan, Pat Cash and DJ Strip-Teaz.
4) Kenny is a Gaithersburg punk who makes solo music and also plays in the band TIIIMMMBBBEERRRRR
Julie Ann
Kenny Lyrics
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On a beach and bummin' around
Tho' I've been takin' all my chances
At discos and dances and ev'ry bar in town.
And I've been surfin' ev'ry mornin'
At a party ev'ry night.
But I've been tryin' to live with out you
And thinkin' about you and girl it just ain't right.
Ju-Ju-Ju-Ju-Ju-Ju-Ju-Julie Anne like a fool
I ran away ran ran ran ran away.
I'm goin' home today.
And I want to stay there beside you
Ju-Ju-Ju-Julie Anne like a fool
I ran away ran ran ran away.
But I'm on my knees and I'm beggin' you please
Oh
Please
Please say you'll forgive me Julie.
Diggin' a record on the juke box
I nearly makes me want to cry
You always thought it was a cracker
The one by Sedaka 'bout away to say goodbye.
I think about you when I'm lonely
I draw your picture in the sand.
So many little things remind me
I left you behind me it's hard to understand.
Ju-Ju-Ju-Ju-Ju-Ju-Ju-Julie Anne like a fool . . .
Kenny's song Julie-Anne is about a man who is trying to convince his ex-girlfriend Julie-Anne to forgive him and take him back. Despite trying to live without her, he realizes that all his activities - surfing, partying, dancing - were his way of distracting himself from the fact that he misses her. He admits that he ran away like a fool, but now that he's come home, he wants to stay by her side. He tells Julie-Anne that she's always on his mind, and he draws pictures of her in the sand when he's lonely. He also mentions a particular Sedaka record that they used to enjoy together, and how listening to it now almost makes him want to cry. The song ends with him begging for forgiveness, hoping that Julie-Anne will take him back.
The song's lyrics are very relatable to anyone who has experienced a breakup and regrets leaving their partner. The imagery of the beach, the sunshine, the parties, and the record on the jukebox are all nostalgic and help to paint a picture of a past relationship. The Sedaka record serves as a metaphor for the relationship, in that it used to bring them together, but now it just reminds him of what he's lost. The repetition of "Ju-Ju-Ju-Ju-Ju-Ju-Ju-Julie Anne" adds a playful tone to the song, but also highlights his desperation to be forgiven and taken back.
Line by Line Meaning
Been thinkin' about you in the sunshine
I've been constantly thinking of you while spending my days in pleasant settings.
On a beach and bummin' around
Specifically, I spend most of my time on a beach, taking it easy.
Tho' I've been takin' all my chances
Even though I've been trying my luck with meeting other women.
At discos and dances and ev'ry bar in town.
I'm going out to nightclubs and other social events as much as possible.
And I've been surfin' ev'ry mornin'
I've also been surfing regularly as a hobby.
At a party ev'ry night.
Additionally, I attend parties on a nightly basis.
But I've been tryin' to live with out you
Despite all the distractions, I've been attempting to live my life without your presence.
And thinkin' about you and girl it just ain't right.
However, I can't help continually thinking about you and feeling like it's wrong to be without you.
Ju-Ju-Ju-Ju-Ju-Ju-Ju-Julie Anne like a fool
I'm realizing that I've made a mistake leaving you and feeling foolish for doing so.
I ran away ran ran ran ran away.
I fled from our relationship quickly and without much thought.
I'm goin' home today.
I'm finally returning home, presumably to rekindle our relationship.
And I want to stay there beside you
I desire to remain by your side and work towards fixing our relationship.
But I'm on my knees and I'm beggin' you please
I'm fully humbled and remorseful, and I'm begging you to forgive me.
Oh
please
please say you'll forgive me Julie.
I'm pleading for your forgiveness, Julie.
Diggin' a record on the juke box
As I'm out and about, hearing a certain song on a jukebox.
I nearly makes me want to cry
Brings me close to tears and fills me with emotion.
You always thought it was a cracker
I know that you used to really enjoy the song.
The one by Sedaka 'bout away to say goodbye.
However, the song is about someone trying to leave a relationship, which reminds me of our situation.
I think about you when I'm lonely
Even when I'm alone, you're on my mind.
I draw your picture in the sand.
I still hold you dear in my heart and resort to other ways to keep you present in my thoughts.
So many little things remind me
There are countless reminders in my daily life that make me miss you.
I left you behind me it's hard to understand.
Despite this, it's difficult to put into words how much I regret leaving you and how much I desire to make it right.
Contributed by Violet P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alanburge4798
Love this old classic. Real fun time pop song. Simple and very catchy. Brilliant. Carefree.
@philipnorris6542
It really captures the spirit of the time.
@brookcrowley4254
Kenny's only hit in Australia, reaching a cool #4 on the charts.
@louisethomson3856
Absolutely of it's time. Brilliant x
@waynedunn1108
Love it takes me back
@williamewing5509
These are the songs that my father bought the single 45s of Kenny
as this song is called Julie Anne
I am dedicating this song to my old school friends who are both sisters
as I hope to see them both again very soon to Chris and Hester from Billyxxx
@MrTutschi
Das geilste Lied aller Zeiten.
@seinfeldfan442
This is a top song
@christinevicker9017
Good fun sing I haven't heard in ages so thanks for u tube good 1 Kenny
@philipnorris6542
Good for you, Christine.