Little Jeannie
Kiki Dee, Elton John
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Oh little Jeannie You got so much love, little Jeannie And you take it where it strikes (And) give it to the likes of me Oh little Jeannie She got so much love, little Jeannie So I see you when I can You make me all a man can be And I want you to be my acrobat I want you to be my lover Oh, there were others who would treat you cruel And, oh, oh Jeannie You were always someone's fool Little Jeannie You got so much time, little Jeannie Though you've grown beyond your years You still retain the fears of youth Oh little Jeannie You got so much time, little Jeannie But you're burning it up so fast Searching for some lasting truth And I want you to be my acrobat I want you to be my lover Oh there were others who would treat you cruel But, oh, oh Jeannie I will always be your fool And I want you to be my acrobat I want you to be my lover Oh, there were others, and I've known quite a few But, oh, oh Jeannie I'm still in love with you Stepped into my life from a bad dream Making the life that I had seem Suddenly shiny and new Oh Jeannie I'm so in love with you Stepped into my life from a bad dream Stepped into my life from a bad dream
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Written by: ELTON JOHN, GARY ANTHONY OSBORNE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Album"Little Jeannie" is a song from Elton John's 1980 album titled "21 at 33."
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Chart SuccessThis single was a huge success in the United States, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it John's biggest hit of the early 1980s.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Elton John and his long-time writing partner, Gary Osborne.
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Song Meaning"Little Jeannie" is about a man who is smitten with a woman who doesn't feel the same way about him.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, Elton John has said that it is not one of his favorite songs and as a result, it is rarely included in his live performances.
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CertificationThe song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales of over 1 million copies.
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Canadian SuccessIn Canada, the song spent two weeks at number 2 on the RPM 100 national singles chart.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Little Jeannie" express a heartfelt yearning for an unattainable woman, underlining Elton John's capability to evoke emotion in his songs.
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Song TitleThe spelling "Jeannie" in the song title is a less common but still recognized variation of the female given name "Jeannie."
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PopularityDespite being released over four decades ago, "Little Jeannie" is still a fan favorite and is one of Elton John's most recognizable and enduring hits.
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Critical ReceptionEven though it did well on the charts, "Little Jeannie" received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its catchy melody, while others found it too simple.
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Lyrics InfluenceElton John’s personal struggle with his own sexuality at the time is believed to have influenced the lyrics to "Little Jeannie."
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Music InfluenceThe music of "Little Jeannie" showcases the versatility of Elton John's compositional style, which blends elements of pop, rock and roll, and classic soul.
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