Jackie Blue
Ozark Mountain Daredevils
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Ooh, Jackie Blue Lives her life from inside of her room Hides a smile when she's wearin' a frown Ooh, Jackie you're not so down You like your life in a free-form style You'll take an inch but you'd love a mile There never seems to be quite enough Floating around to fill your lovin' cup Ooh, Jackie Blue What's a game girl, if you never lose? Ask a winner and you'll probably find Ooh, Jackie they've lost at sometime Don't try to tell me that you're not aware Of what you're doing and that you don't care You say it's easy, just a natural thing Like playing music, but you never sing Ooh, Jackie Blue Making wishes that never come true Going places that you've never been Ooh, Jackie Blue, you're going again Ooh, Jackie Blue Lives a dream that can never come true Making love is like sifting through sand Ooh, Jackie, it slips through your hand Every day, in your indigo eyes I watch the sunset but I don't see it rise Moonlight and stars in your strawberry wine You'd take the world but you won't take the time Ooh-hoo-hoo, Jackie Blue Lives her life from inside of a room Makes you think that her life is a drag Ooh Jackie, what fun you have had Ooh, Jackie Ooh, Jackie Ooh, Jackie Ooh, Jackie Hey, hey, hey, hey
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Written by: LARRY M. LEE, STEVE CASH
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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26 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Jackie Blue" by Ozark Mountain Daredevils is categorized under the Pop, Rock, and Southern Rock genres.
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Chart PerformanceThe song, released in February 1975, reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 1975 and remained in the Top 40 for 13 weeks.
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Album HistoryThis track was a part of the band's second studio album, 'It'll Shine When It Shines', which was released in 1974.
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AuthorshipThe song was written by band members Larry Lee and Steve Cash.
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Genre ContradictionDespite being categorized as a Country Rock/Southern Rock band, "Jackie Blue" is more of a pop-oriented song, showcasing the band's versatility.
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Global SuccessBeyond the US, "Jackie Blue" also achieved success internationally, becoming a top 10 hit in Canada, and reached number 27 in New Zealand.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is used as the 'entrance theme' for the professional wrestling tag team, The Rock 'n' Roll Express.
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Covered by Other Artists"Jackie Blue" has been covered by various artists including The Smashing Pumpkins.
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Song ThemeThe song is about a woman who constantly day-dreams and wishes for a better life, instead of enjoying the moment she is in.
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Media Feature"Jackie Blue" has been played in multiple movies and TV shows, including "Casino" and "The Family Stone".
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Notable InstrumentThe song includes a distinctive electric piano introduction performed by band member Buddy Brayfield, which has been recognized as one of the band's signature sounds.
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Unplanned Hit"Jackie Blue" was originally intended to be a filler song on the album, but it ended up becoming the band's most successful single of all time.
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All-time RankingAccording to Billboard, "Jackie Blue" ranks as the 70th biggest song of 1975.
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Album Background"Jackie Blue" is a song by the rock band, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, from their second album named “It’ll Shine When It Shines” released in 1974.
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved great success commercially by peaking at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it the band's highest-charting single to date.
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Song DurationDespite its success, "Jackie Blue" is actually just a three-minute song.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Jackie Blue" are often considered complex and enigmatic, as they comprise metaphoric expressions and abstract descriptions.
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Musical CompositionThe song features a calm and melodic sound, mostly due to the use of electric piano and the serene vocals by the band's drummer, Larry Lee.
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Unexpected SuccessEven though the band initially didn't consider "Jackie Blue" to be a hit, it ended up being their most successful and memorable song.
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Song InterpretationsThe ambiguity of lyrics led to diverse interpretations among listeners. Some believed the song was about a woman named Jackie, while others thought it was referring to drug usage.
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Co-WritersThe song was co-written by band members Steve Cash and Larry Lee.
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Cover Versions"Jackie Blue" was such a hit that it has been covered by numerous artists ensuring the song's popularity over the years.
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Song PopularityDespite being released over 40 years ago, "Jackie Blue" remains one of Ozark Mountain Daredevils' most popular songs, often being played on various classic rock radio stations.
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Song Count"Jackie Blue" was the second and last song by the band to reach the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100. The first was "If You Wanna Get to Heaven."
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DisbandmentDespite the success of "Jackie Blue," Ozark Mountain Daredevils eventually disbanded in the early 1980s, though several members of the band continue to perform together in various configurations.
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Genre MixThe band is known for their blending of rock, country, and pop genres in their music, and "Jackie Blue" is a prime example of this style.
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