Tommy Tutone

A Long Time Ago

RELEASED: March 25, 2011
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. A Long Time Ago 4:19 2. Once You Start Walking 4:32 3. I Wake Up in Heaven 3:05 4. Another Slow Dance 3:29 5. Our Special Place 3:57 6. Marincy Arizona 3:51 7. Nervous Love 2:44 8. Mr. Hold Up Man 3:50 9. The Far Side of the Bed 2:26 10. Reach Out and Touch Her 3:14 11. Another Slow Dance (alternative version) 3:31 12. Nervous Love (alternative version) 2:43 13. Reach Out and Touch Her (alternative version) 2:58 14. 867-5309 / Jenny (acoustic version) 3:16

Historical Archive

A Long Time Ago is the debut studio album by Tommy Tutone, released in 1981. The album features a blend of power pop and rock, characterized by catchy melodies and upbeat rhythms. Its most notable track, 'Jenny (877-5309)', became a cultural phenomenon and is often remembered for its infectious chorus and storytelling lyrics. The album encapsulates the sound of early 80s rock and has left a lasting impact on the genre, influencing various artists and bands that followed.