Is She Really Going Out With Him
Joe Jackson
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Pretty women out walking with gorillas down my street From my window I'm staring while my coffee grows cold Look over there! (Where?) There's a lady that I used to know She's married now, or engaged, or something, so I am told Is she really going out with him? Is she really gonna take him home tonight? Is she really going out with him? Cause if my eyes don't deceive me, There's something going wrong around here Tonight's the night when I go to all the parties down my street. I wash my hair and I kid myself I look real smooth Look over there! (Where?) Here comes Jeanie with her new boyfriend They say that looks don't count for much If so, there goes your proof Is she really going out with him? Is she really gonna take him home tonight? Is she really going out with him? Cause if my eyes don't deceive me, There's something going wrong around here But if looks could kill There's a man there who's more down as dead. Cause I've had my fill Listen you, take your hands off her head I get so mean around this scene Is she really going out with him? Is she really gonna take him home tonight? Is she really going out with him? Cause if my eyes don't deceive me, There's something going wrong around here
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12 facts about this song
Release date"Is She Really Going Out With Him?" was released as a single by Joe Jackson in October 1978.
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AlbumThis was Joe Jackson's first single, taken from his debut album "Look Sharp!" which was released in January 1979.
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GenreThe song is classified as new wave, post-punk, and pop-rock genre.
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Chart performanceIt was a huge commercial success that peaked at No. 13 on UK Charts and later reached No. 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Songwriting"Is She Really Going Out With Him?" was written solely by Joe Jackson. His lyrics are often noted for their wit and observational humor.
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InspirationJackson was inspired to write this song while walking in Portsmouth when he saw a beautiful woman with a man he considered unattractive and the lyrics were formed in his mind.
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Acoustic versionIn 1988, Joe Jackson re-released an acoustic version of the song which once again became a hit, climbing to No. 9 on the UK Charts.
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Cover versionsThe song has been covered by many artists, including Sugar Ray, Goldfinger, and Kid Courageous. This speaks to its enduring popularity and recognition in the music industry.
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Cultural referenceJoe Jackson's hit "Is She Really Going Out with Him?" was also used as the title of a reality TV dating game show on MTV.
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ReceptionThe song is often celebrated for its catchy tune and clever lyrics. It has continued to be popular on radio decades after its release and still frequently appears in film soundtracks and compilations.
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Personal touchThe song marked a turning point in Jackson's career. Prior to its release, he was working as a theatre conductor and arranger in Portsmouth. The success of the song allowed him to focus solely on his solo career.
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Notable lyricThe lyric "Look over there, where? There goes Jeanie with her new boyfriend" was referenced in the hit song "1985" by the rock band Bowling for Soup.
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