Janie Baker's Love Slave
Shenandoah
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WELL HER LOVE WAS A HABIT AND I TRIED TO KICK IT SO I WENT DOWNTOWN AND BOUGHT A ONE-WAY TICKET AND I RODE THAT GREYHOUND DOWN TO MACON THEN I HICH-HIKED BACK CAUSE MY HEART WAS BREAKIN' CHORUS OH NOW I SEE IT'S DESTINY I CAN'T BE FREE I'M HER LOVE SLAVE JANIE BAKER'S LOVE SLAVE WHEN I'M CLOSE TO HER MY HEART STARTS A'THUMPIN' WHEN SHE SAYS ‘FROGGIE' I CAN'T HELP BUT JUMPIN' SHE'S GOT A HOLD ON ME AND THERE'S NO ESCAPIN' IT'S A BALL AND CHAIN OF MY OWN MAKIN' CHORUS BRIDGE WELL I USED TO GO BOWLING, USED TO GO FISHING USED TO GO DRINKING TOO BUT SINCE I'VE BEEN EXPOSED TO HER KIND OF KISSING THERE'S NOTHING ELSE I WANNA DO SOLO CHORUS
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23 facts about this song
Title"Janie Baker's Love Slave" is a song by the American country music band, Shenandoah.
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ReleaseThe song was released in 1993 as part of Shenandoah's album "Under The Kudzu."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a hit and reached no. 15 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Writers"Janie Baker's Love Slave" was written by Shenandoah members Mike McGuire and Stan Munsey.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the RCA Records label.
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Genre"Janie Baker's Love Slave" falls under the genre of country music.
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AlbumThis song was the first single and set the pace for the band's fifth album, 'Under the Kudzu.'
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Band MembersDuring the song's release, Shenandoah consisted of Marty Raybon (lead vocals), Mike McGuire (drums), Ralph Ezell (bass guitar), Stan Munsey (keyboards), and Jim Seales (lead guitar).
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Song DurationThe duration of "Janie Baker's Love Slave" is three minutes and thirty-eight seconds.
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Song StoryThe song tells a story of a young man who is faced with unrequited love, Janie Baker. He isn't just in love with her - he describes himself as her 'love slave.'
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Song Title"Janie Baker's Love Slave" is a song by American country band Shenandoah.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Mike McGuire and Robert Byrne, members of the band itself.
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Release Information"Janie Baker's Love Slave" was released in 1993 as the third single from the band's 1992 album "Long Time Comin'".
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the top #15 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Music VideoA music video for "Janie Baker's Love Slave" was directed by Bill Young and was broadcasted on country music television networks.
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Album Performance"Long Time Comin'" that features "Janie Baker's Love Slave" among other songs, peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
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Song ThemeThe song talks about a sentiment of being enslaved by love, where the singer willingly surrenders himself to the object of his affection – Janie Baker.
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Band's PopularityWhen the song was released in 1993, Shenandoah was at the height of its popularity, becoming one of the best-known country bands of the time.
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LyricsThe song’s lyrics are playful and depict the Southern charm, full of country-life imagery.
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Group MembersDuring the time of the song's recording, the group members of Shenandoah included Marty Raybon, Ralph Ezell, Mike McGuire, Jim Seales, and Stan Thorn.
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Critical ReviewCritics have praised the song for its catchy tune, cheerful rhythm, and relatable lyrics, epitomizing Shenandoah's distinctive country-rock sound.
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Country Radio"Janie Baker's Love Slave" was frequently played on country radio during its peak popularity and is still occasionally aired on classic country stations.
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Song VersatilityWith its upbeat tone and energetic tempo, "Janie Baker's Love Slave" is a versatile song suitable for both line dancing in a country bar and solitary listening on a long drive.
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