| Artist | Pink Martini |
|---|---|
| Cover | Hey eugene - album cover.jpg |
| Released | May 15, 2007 |
| Recorded | December 2005 – December 2006 |
| Studio | Kung Fu Bakery (Portland, Oregon) |
| Genre | |
| Length | 45:13 |
| Label | Heinz |
| Producer |
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| Prev year | 2004 |
| Next year | 2009 |
Hey Eugene! is the third studio album by American band Pink Martini, released on May 15, 2007, by Pink Martini's own record label, Heinz Records. The album is named after the track "Hey Eugene", a fan favorite at the band's live concerts. As with most Pink Martini albums, Hey Eugene! features lyrics in several languages: French, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, Arabic, and English. The song "Bukra wba'do", meaning "tomorrow and the day after" in Arabic, describes a lover's anticipation of a first date.
Commercial performance
Hey Eugene! debuted at number 30 on the US Billboard 200, selling 19,000 copies in its first week.[1] As of 2009, 140,000 copies have been sold in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.[2] In 2014 it was awarded a diamond certification from the Independent Music Companies Association,[3] denoting sales in excess of 200,000 copies across Europe.[4] According to Pink Martini, the album has sold more than 350,000 copies worldwide.[5]
Track listing
Notes
- "Mar Desconocido" includes an excerpt of "Waltz in C#-minor" by Frédéric Chopin.
- "Dosvedanya Mio Bombino" includes an excerpt of "The Happy Wanderer" by Friedrich-Wilhelm Möller.
Personnel
- China Forbes, vocals
- Timothy Nishimoto, vocals & percussion
- Gavin Bondy, trumpet
- Robert Taylor, trombone & trumpet
- Nicholas Crosa, violin
- Paloma Griffin, violin
- Pansy Chang, cello
- Brant Taylor, cello
- Dan Faehnle, guitar
- Phil Baker, guitar & upright bass
- Maureen Love, harp
- Brian Davis, congas & percussion
- Derek Rieth, congas & percussion
- Martín Zarzar, cavaquinho, drums & percussion
- Thomas Lauderdale, piano
With Jimmy Scott ("Tea for Two"), the David York Ensemble ("Syracuse"), The Jefferson High School Gospel Choir ("Tempo Perdido"), the MarchFourth Marching Band ("Dosvedanya Mio Bombino"), and the Harvey Rosencrantz Orchestra ("Everywhere", "Syracuse")
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Greek Albums (IFPI)[6] | 1 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2007) | Position |
|---|---|
| French Albums (SNEP)[7] | 75 |
| US Top Jazz Albums (Billboard)[8] | 8 |
| Chart (2008) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Top Jazz Albums (Billboard)[9] | 12 |
References
- ^ Hasty, Katie (23 May 2007). "Linkin Park Scores Year's Best Debut With 'Midnight' Album". Billboard. Archived 25 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ Leebove, Laura (9 November 2009). "Pink Martini Sips Sweet Indie Success". Billboard. Archived 25 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ "IMPALA – Certified Awards List". Independent Music Companies Association. Archived 21 November 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ "IMPALA Sales Awards". Independent Music Companies Association. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ "Pink Martini – Hey Eugene". pinkmartini.com. Archived 9 August 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ "Top 50 Ελληνικών και Ξένων Αλμπουμ – Εβδομάδα 22/2007" [Top 50 Greek and Foreign Albums – Week 22/2007] (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Archived June 13, 2007 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ "Tops de L'Année | Top Albums – 2007" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ "Year End Charts – Top Jazz Albums". Billboard. 2007. Archived May 7, 2008 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ "'08 Year in Music & Touring • Charts – Top Jazz Albums". Billboard. Vol. 120, no. 51. December 20, 2008. p. 124. ISSN 0006-2510. – via World Radio History.
External links
- Hey Eugene! at PinkMartini.com
- David York Ensemble website Archived April 5, 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- MarchFourth Marching Band website