Hey Stephen
| "Hey Stephen" | ||||
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| Song by Taylor Swift from the album Fearless | ||||
| Genre | Country pop, teen pop | |||
| Length | 4:12 | |||
| Label | Big Machine | |||
| Writer | Taylor Swift | |||
| Producer | Nathan Chapman, Taylor Swift | |||
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Hey Stephen is a song by American recording artist Taylor Swift. It serves as the fourth track from her second studio album, Fearless. The song has received acclaim from music critics for its catchy beat and lyrics written by Swift.
Background and release
Swift self-penned "Hey Stephen" about her hidden feelings for Stephen Barker Liles of Love and Theft, a country band opened several shows for Swift.[1] It is characterized by a playful teen pop melody that is accompanied by a subdued Hammond B-3 organ.[2] While recording the song at a studio owned by John McBride, Martina McBride’s husband, he informed Swift of his children's longing to meet her. She invited them and their friends to watch the recording session, which led them to eventually lay down finger snaps for the track.
Critical reception
The song has received acclaim from music critics, who praised her song writing skills, and its catchy melody.
Chart performance
The week her album Fearless was released, all of the songs charted in different countries due to its strong digital sale downloads. With this, the song debuted at number 94 on Billboard Hot 100.
Weekly charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[ 1] | 94 |
References
- ↑ "Screen Test: Taylor Swift". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
- ↑ Gardner, Tom (November 15, 2008). "Taylor Swift just gets better on her new CD Fearless". The Daily Gleaner. Brunswick News. Retrieved July 14, 2011.
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