Jackie Blue

Ozark Mountain Daredevils

About Jackie Blue

"Jackie Blue" is a track recorded by the Ozark Mountain Daredevils for their second album It'll Shine When It Shines released in 1974: released as a single in February 1975 - subsequent to the album's unsuccessful lead single "Look Away" - "Jackie Blue" became the band's second Top 40 hit - their 1974 debut single "If You Wanna Get to Heaven" having reached #25 - and easily their career record, reaching #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 while spending two weeks at #1 (May 10–17, 1975) on the Cashbox Singles Chart. It was also a hit internationally: #2 in Canada, #9 in New Zealand, #10 in South Africa, and #27 in Australia. 


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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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Ozark Mountain Daredevils

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils are a Southern rock/country rock band formed in 1972 in Springfield, Missouri, USA. They are most widely known for their singles "If You Wanna Get To Heaven" in 1974 and "Jackie Blue" in 1975. more »

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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.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Album History
This track was a part of the band's second studio album, 'It'll Shine When It Shines', which was released in 1974.
Authorship
The song was written by band members Larry Lee and Steve Cash.
Genre Contradiction
Despite being categorized as a Country Rock/Southern Rock band, "Jackie Blue" is more of a pop-oriented song, showcasing the band's versatility.
Global Success
Beyond the US, "Jackie Blue" also achieved success internationally, becoming a top 10 hit in Canada, and reached number 27 in New Zealand.
Cultural Impact
The song is used as the 'entrance theme' for the professional wrestling tag team, The Rock 'n' Roll Express.
Covered by Other Artists
"Jackie Blue" has been covered by various artists including The Smashing Pumpkins.
Song Theme
The song is about a woman who constantly day-dreams and wishes for a better life, instead of enjoying the moment she is in.
Media Feature
"Jackie Blue" has been played in multiple movies and TV shows, including "Casino" and "The Family Stone".
Notable Instrument
The 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.
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.
All-time Ranking
According to Billboard, "Jackie Blue" ranks as the 70th biggest song of 1975.
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.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Song Duration
Despite its success, "Jackie Blue" is actually just a three-minute song.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of "Jackie Blue" are often considered complex and enigmatic, as they comprise metaphoric expressions and abstract descriptions.
Musical Composition
The 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.
Unexpected Success
Even though the band initially didn't consider "Jackie Blue" to be a hit, it ended up being their most successful and memorable song.
Song Interpretations
The 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.
Co-Writers
The song was co-written by band members Steve Cash and Larry Lee.
Cover Versions
"Jackie Blue" was such a hit that it has been covered by numerous artists ensuring the song's popularity over the years.
Song Popularity
Despite 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.
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."
Disbandment
Despite 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.
Genre Mix
The 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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