"Hello, Hello, Hello" is a song by American rock band

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and the second single from their self-titled debut album (1979). It was produced by

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and Mike Stone.

Background

While New England's previous single "

Don't Ever Wanna Lose Ya "Don't Ever Wanna Lose Ya" is the debut single by American rock band New England, released from their self-titled debut album (1979). Produced by Paul Stanley and Mike Stone, it is their most successful song, reaching at number 40 on the ''Bill ...

" 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". The song received some airplay in

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(AOR) stations.

Composition

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

Critical reception

Joe Viglione of

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wrote, "'Hello, Hello, Hello,' much like

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's use of Rolf Kemp's 'sic'''

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,' is a nice opener, but the lyrics are more like

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

Charts

References

{{reflist 1979 singles 1979 songs New England (band) songs Infinity Records singles Song recordings produced by Paul Stanley Song recordings produced by Mike Stone (record producer)