Jet

Linda McCartney, Wings, Denny Laine, Paul McCartney & Wings, Paul McCartney

About Jet

"Jet" is a song by Paul McCartney and Wings from their third studio album Band on the Run (1973). It was the first British and American single to be released from the album. The song's title was inspired by McCartney's black Labrador named Jet. The song peaked at number 7 on both the British and American charts on 30 March 1974, also charting in multiple countries in Europe. It has since been released on numerous compilation albums, and has since become one of the band's best-known tracks.  


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(Jet, Jet)
(Jet) I can almost remember their funny faces
That time you told them you were going to marrying soon
And Jet I thought the only lonely place was on the moon

(Jet, Jet)

Jet was your father as bold as the sergeant major
How come he told you that you were hardly old enough yet
And Jet I thought the major was a lady suffragette

(Jet, Jet)

Ah mater want Jet to always love me
Ah mater want Jet to always love me
Ah mater, much later

(Jet)

And Jet I thought the major was a lady suffragette
(Jet, Jet)

Ah mater want Jet to always love me
Ah mater want Jet to always love me
Ah mater, much later

Jet with the wind in your hair
Of a thousand laces
Climb on the back and we'll go for a ride in the sky
And Jet I thought that the major was a little lady suffragette

(Jet, Jet)
And Jet you know I thought you was a little lady suffragette
(Jet)
A little lady
My little lady, yes

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Paul McCartney

Sir James Paul McCartney MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the Beatles, and his collaboration with Lennon is one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. After the group's break-up, he pursued a solo career, later forming the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and singer-songwriter Denny Laine. more »

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Written by: LINDA MCCARTNEY, PAUL MCCARTNEY

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25 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Jet" was written by Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda, while they were in Australia.
Lyrics
It was inspired by McCartney's Labrador Retriever, also named Jet. The rest of the lyrics are intentionally nonsensical to create an upbeat and catchy song.
Album
The song was contained in Wings' 1973 album "Band on the Run", Paul McCartney's most successful album after his separation from The Beatles.
Chart Performance
"Jet" reached No. 7 on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart.
Instruments
McCartney played various instruments in this song's recording - from piano, guitars to drums.
Live Performances
"Jet" is a standard part of McCartney's live performances and was included in the setlist of his "Out There Tour" in 2013.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists, including The Foo Fighters and U2.
Reception
Despite its confusing lyrics, critics have generally praised the song for its energy and memorable hook.
Music Structure
"Jet" is known for its fast-paced, energetic music style, heavily influenced by the contemporary British Glam rock scene.
Song Evolution
Although initially recorded in Nigeria, final touches to "Jet" were added in one of the most famous studios in the world, Abbey Road Studios in London.
Song Meaning
According to McCartney, the song's title was inspired by his black Labrador, but the lyrics addressed the critics and cynics who questioned his life choices.
Sound Effects
The song uses a synthesizer to imitate the sound of a jet taking off.
Song Release
The song was released as a single on 28th January 1974, with "Let Me Roll It" as the B-side.
Music Video
An official music video for "Jet" was released in 1974, featuring footage of the band performing the song at an outdoor concert.
Band Line-up
When recording "Jet", Wings consisted of the McCartneys, guitarist Denny Laine, lead guitarist Henry McCullough, and drummer Denny Seiwell.
Song Origin
"Jet" was written by Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney. It is a song by Paul McCartney and Wings from their third studio album, "Band on the Run" (1973)
Name Inspiration
Some sources claim that the song is named after McCartney's Labrador Retriever. McCartney has also substantiated this claim in various interviews but has also suggested that it could be about a pony he had known or a variety of subjects.
Commercial Success
After its release in 1974, 'Jet' peaked at No.7 in both the UK and U.S. music charts, making it a commercial success.
Song Structure
The song follows a standard rock song structure with the verses, pre-choruses and choruses following an A-B-C pattern.
Backup Vocals
Some of the high-pitched backup vocals on "Jet" were sung by Dr. John, the New Orleans musician who was in England at the time.
Music Video
Even though it was a pre-music video era, "Jet" had a promotional film featuring the band, which can be considered one of the initial forms of a music video.
Album Success
The album "Band on The Run" where "Jet" appears as the second track became Wings best-selling album and remained the most celebrated of Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles works.
Live Performances
"Jet" became a crowd favorite at Wings and McCartney's live performances and has often been included in his solo tours' setlists.
Re-releases and Covers
The song was re-released in 1993 on the "Paul McCartney Collection" and has been covered by several artists, including Foo Fighters and The Dandy Warhols.
Ambiguous Lyrics
The lyrics of "Jet" have been a subject of curiosity among fans, as they find them hard to decipher. McCartney has said that he enjoys the freedom to play around with words in his songs, which might explain the somewhat cryptic nature of the song's lyrics.

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