"Hey" is the debut single by American actor and singer Mitchel Musso. Originally sung by Ryan Gillmor, it was released as the lead single from Musso's self-titled debut studio album.[1] The song premiered on Radio Disney on May 15, 2009.[2] A music video for the song premiered on Disney Channel the same day, May 15. [citation needed] It is also the singer's most successful song on both the Canadian and American charts.
Release
The song was originally recorded by Ryan Gilmor as the theme song of the short-lived Farrelly brothers sitcom Unhitched. "Hey" premiered on Radio Disney on May 15, 2009 and reached No. 3 on the Top 30 Countdown. It is his second single from his self-titled album. It is also one of his best known songs.[2]
Music video
Musso filmed a music video for the song in April 2009.[citation needed] The video was released on Disney Channel on the same day as the song's release, May 15, 2009.[citation needed] The video consists of Musso walking up a street over and over, as to "reliving" the day with many special effects used. He then goes into a performance sequence where he performs the rest of the song on the street with his band.