Seventeen (Boyd Bennett song)

"Seventeen" is a rock and roll song written and originally performed by Boyd Bennett and His Rockets. Released in 1955, it became a major hit, reaching number five on the Billboard Top 100 chart in early 1956.

The song is a classic example of early rock and roll, characterized by its upbeat tempo, simple lyrics, and prominent saxophone and piano instrumentation. Its subject matter, a young man's infatuation with a seventeen-year-old girl, was common in the genre at the time.

"Seventeen" helped solidify Boyd Bennett's place in rock and roll history, although he remained largely a one-hit wonder. The song's popularity has endured, and it has been covered by numerous artists over the years. It remains a recognizable and nostalgic piece of 1950s rock and roll.