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Violent Femmes – Hey Nonny Nonny (1991) | Track profile | Dork

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Why Do Birds Sing?
Hey Nonny Nonny

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Hey Nonny Nonny

Release date: 1991

From Why Do Birds Sing?Track 54:34

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"Hey Nonny Nonny" is a track by Violent Femmes, from the album Why Do Birds Sing?, released 1991. The track is 4:34 long.

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From Why Do Birds Sing?

4:341991

Album

Why Do Birds Sing?

Track number

5

Release year

1991

1American Music
3:49
2Out The Window
2:52
3Look Like That
2:45
4Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
4:50
5Hey Nonny Nonny
4:34
6Used To Be
3:36
7Girl Trouble
2:58
8He Likes Me
3:07
9Life Is A Scream
1:54
10Flamingo Baby
2:37
11Lack Of Knowledge
1:54
12More Money Tonight
3:58
13I'm Free
3:25

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Lyricist: Gordon Gano, Shepard Tonie
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Vocals: Brian Ritchie, Gordon Gano, Victor DeLorenzo
Acoustic Guitar: Gordon Gano
Electric Guitar: Gordon Gano
Shaker: Victor DeLorenzo
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