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This article is about the No Doubt song. For other uses, see [Hey You (disambiguation)](/source/Hey_You_(disambiguation)).

1998 single by No Doubt

"Hey You!" Single by No Doubt from the album Tragic Kingdom Released February 23, 1998 (1998-02-23) Recorded 1995 Genre Ska punk alternative rock psychedelic rock Length 3:34 Label Interscope Songwriters Gwen Stefani Tony Kanal Producer Matthew Wilder No Doubt singles chronology "Happy Now?" (1997) "Hey You!" (1998) "New" (1999) Audio video "Hey You!" on YouTube

"**Hey You!**" is a song recorded by American [rock](/source/Rock_music) band [No Doubt](/source/No_Doubt). It was released as the seventh and final single from their third studio album *[Tragic Kingdom](/source/Tragic_Kingdom)* (1995). The single was released as a [CD single](/source/CD_single) in the Netherlands on February 23, 1998. It is the final single to feature content from original keyboardist [Eric Stefani](/source/Eric_Stefani), who left the group in 1995 due to creative issues.

Musically, it incorporates several genres, including [ska punk](/source/Ska_punk) and [psychedelic rock](/source/Psychedelic_rock), with its lyrics portraying "a cynical view of marriage". The track received mixed to positive reviews from [music critics](/source/Music_journalism), with one describing it as a filler and others calling it a highlight on *Tragic Kingdom*. Since the song was only released in the Netherlands, it only charted there, peaking at number fifty-one on the [Single Top 100](/source/Single_Top_100). A music video using footage from a live performance was directed by [Sophie Muller](/source/Sophie_Muller) and released alongside the CD single.

## Background and release

Studio sessions for "Hey You!" took place during the production process of its parent album, *[Tragic Kingdom](/source/Tragic_Kingdom)* (1995).[1] Unlike their previous two studio albums, *Tragic Kingdom'*s production was handled by outsider [Matthew Wilder](/source/Matthew_Wilder), to which member [Eric Stefani](/source/Eric_Stefani) disliked.[2] Although seven of the album's fourteen tracks were written by Eric, he left the band shortly before its release, leaving the rest of the band to finish the songs.[3]

The [CD single](/source/CD_single) was released exclusively in the Netherlands and included two tracks: the album version of "Hey You!", plus a live version that was recorded on June 1, 1997, at The Pond in [Anaheim, California](/source/Anaheim%2C_California).[4] The artwork of the release is the same used for the fifth single from *Tragic Kingdom*, "[Happy Now?](/source/Happy_Now%3F_(No_Doubt_song))".[5]

## Composition and promotion

"Hey You!" was written by Gwen Stefani and Kanal, with its production being handled by [Matthew Wilder](/source/Matthew_Wilder).[6] The single is produced in [D major](/source/D_major), with Stefani's vocals ranging from [A3–C5](/source/Musical_note), layered with the use of a piano and guitars.[7] It is a [psychedelic rock](/source/Psychedelic_rock) and [alternative rock](/source/Alternative_rock) track, with a genre similar to No Doubt's signature [ska punk](/source/Ska_punk) style.[8] Its lyrics detail a "cynical" female protagonist hoping to get married.[9] Kenneth Partridge, who wrote for both *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))* and *[The A.V. Club](/source/The_A.V._Club)*, stated that it has "a neo-psychedelic '60s vibe that wouldn't have sounded out of place on a [Bangles](/source/The_Bangles) record". He went on to discuss the lyrics as "a jaded Gwen gives some tough love to a girl dreaming of a white wedding" in the lines "You're just like my Ken and Barbie doll / Your name will never change".[8] Mike Boehm, writing for the *[Los Angeles Times](/source/Los_Angeles_Times)*, stated that the "canny arrangement of Stefani's multitracked voice provide a poppy lift" while Dumont, Kanal, and Young "keep slickness at bay".[10]

An accompanying music video for "Hey You!" was never created, but a video using footage from *[Live in the Tragic Kingdom](/source/Live_in_the_Tragic_Kingdom)* (1997) was released alongside the CD single.[11] In the entirety of the video and performance, Stefani "dances and bounces and sings".[12]

## Reception

"Hey You!" received mixed to positive reviews upon its release. A critic from *[The Diamondback](/source/The_Diamondback)* enjoyed the single, calling it "dreamy", stating that "songs such as these showcase the band's versatility and Stefani's sensuality as a performer".[13] Mike Boehm of the *Los Angeles Times* cited the song as an "example of the band's improved craft" and claimed that it "help[s] carry the album's thematic current" of "enthusiastic music".[10] Kenneth Partridge of *Billboard* panned the track, calling it "a candidate for most skippable" on the album.[8] Since "Hey You!" was only released in the Netherlands, it was only eligible to chart there. On March 21, 1998, the single debuted at number eighty on the [Single Top 100](/source/Single_Top_100) chart, before peaking at number fifty-one.[14] For the week ending May 2, 1998, the song dropped off from its previous position of sixty-five, lasting a total of six weeks on the chart.

## Track listing

CD single[4] No. Title Length 1. "Hey You!" 3:34 2. "Hey You!" (Live) 3:26

## Credits and personnel

Credits and personnel adapted from the *Tragic Kingdom* liner notes.[6]

**Personnel**

Gwen Stefani – vocals Tom Dumont – guitar Tony Kanal – bass Adrian Young – drums, percussion Eric Stefani – piano, keyboards Daniel Arsenault – cover art Aloke Dasgupta – sitar Holman – mixing Phil Kaffel – recording George Landress – recording Paul Palmer – mixing Robert Vosgien – mastering Matthew Wilder – production, additional keyboards

## Charts

Chart (1998) Peak position Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[15] 4 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14] 51

## Release history

Country Date Format Label Ref. United States February 23, 1998 CD Interscope [16]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-allmusicbio_1-0)** ["No Doubt"](http://www.allmusic.com/artist/no-doubt-mn0000341672). [AllMusic](/source/AllMusic). Retrieved June 9, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-btm_2-0)** ["No Doubt"](https://web.archive.org/web/20020810082120/http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/behind_the_music/51349/episode.jhtml). [*Behind the Music*](/source/Behind_the_Music). [VH1](/source/VH1). Archived from [the original](http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/behind_the_music/51349/episode.jhtml) on August 10, 2002. April 9, 2000.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-rs_3-0)** Heath, Chris (May 1, 1997). "Snap! Crackle! Pop!". *[Rolling Stone](/source/Rolling_Stone)*. No. 759. New York. [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [0035-791X](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/0035-791X). [OCLC](/source/OCLC_(identifier)) [1787396](https://search.worldcat.org/oclc/1787396).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-CD_single_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-CD_single_4-1) *Hey You!* (Liner notes/ CD booklet). No Doubt. Interscope Records (Barcode: 6 06949 55732 4). 1997.{{[cite AV media notes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_AV_media_notes)}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_others_in_cite_AV_media_(notes)))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Happy_Now_CD_single_5-0)** *Happy Now?* (Liner notes/ CD booklet). No Doubt. Interscope Records (Barcode: 0-606949-556020). 1997.{{[cite AV media notes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_AV_media_notes)}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_others_in_cite_AV_media_(notes)))

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Tragic_Kingdom_CD_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Tragic_Kingdom_CD_6-1) *Tragic Kingdom* (Liner notes/ CD booklet). No Doubt. Interscope Records (Barcode: 6 0694-92580-2 3). 1995.{{[cite AV media notes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_AV_media_notes)}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_others_in_cite_AV_media_(notes)))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Digital_Sheet_Music,_No_Doubt_Hey_You_7-0)** ["Digital Sheet Music, No Doubt 'Hey You'"](http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0088397). Musicnotes.com. 1995.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Billboard_Magazine_review_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Billboard_Magazine_review_8-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Billboard_Magazine_review_8-2) Partridge, Kenneth (October 10, 2015). ["No Doubt's 'Tragic Kingdom' at 20: Classic Track-by-Track Album Review"](http://www.billboard.com/articles/review/album-review/6722946/no-doubt-tragic-kingdom-anniversary-track-by-track). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved June 9, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Plugged_In_review_9-0)** Waliszewski, Bob. ["No Doubt – Tragic Kingdom Album Review"](http://www.pluggedin.com/music-reviews/album/nodoubt-tragickingdom/). *[Plugged In (publication)](/source/Plugged_In_(publication))*. Retrieved June 9, 2016.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Los_Angeles_Times_review_10-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Los_Angeles_Times_review_10-1) Boehm, Mike (November 13, 1995). ["Album Reviews : 'Kingdom' Is Band's Best Yet, No Doubt"](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-13-ca-2706-story.html). *[Los Angeles Times](/source/Los_Angeles_Times)*. Retrieved June 9, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-DVD_music_video_11-0)** *Live in the Tragic Kingdom* (Liner notes/ DVD booklet). No Doubt. Interscope Records (Barcode: 060694901656). 1997.{{[cite AV media notes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_AV_media_notes)}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_others_in_cite_AV_media_(notes)))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Rotten_Tomatoes_12-0)** ["Live in the Tragic Kingdom Movie Reviews, Pictures"](http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/no_doubt_live_in_the_tragic_kingdom). [Rotten Tomatoes](/source/Rotten_Tomatoes). Retrieved June 9, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-The_Diamondback_review_13-0)** dlevy (May 4, 2015). ["No Doubt's 'Tragic Kingdom' still creates pop magic after 20 years"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160806122631/http://www.dbknews.com/archives/article_c7d0139c-f2ac-11e4-a915-532d6ad2440a.html). *[The Diamondback](/source/The_Diamondback)*. Archived from [the original](http://www.dbknews.com/archives/article_c7d0139c-f2ac-11e4-a915-532d6ad2440a.html) on August 6, 2016. Retrieved June 9, 2016.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-dutch_charts_14-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-dutch_charts_14-1) "[No Doubt – Hey You](https://dutchcharts.nl/showitem.asp?interpret=No+Doubt&titel=Hey+You&cat=s)" (in Dutch). [Single Top 100](/source/Dutch_Single_Top_100). Retrieved June 9, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Tipparade-lijst van week 17, 1998"](https://www.top40.nl/tipparade/1998/week-17) (in Dutch). [Dutch Top 40](/source/Dutch_Top_40). Retrieved March 16, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Release_date_16-0)** Jenny (September 27, 2015). ["TK20: 'Tragic Kingdom' Singles Ranked"](http://beaconstreetonline.net/no-doubt/tk20-tragic-kingdom-singles-ranked). *Beacon Street Online*. Retrieved June 9, 2016.

## External links

- [No Doubt's official site](http://www.nodoubt.com/)

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