Jimmy
Boney M.
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Jimmy, my heart is full of love, only true love And its wisdom and visions are you (Baby baby, it's no returning) Jimmy, there's words unspoken, and unbroken Only you can ensure everlasting (Baby baby, this love is you) Jimmy, I would like to drive your car It don't matter how long, how far Jimmy, you can have my loving heart and key and all Jimmy, I would like to wear your ring All your love songs I sure will sing Jimmy, you can have my loving heart and key and all Jimmy, I don't need to tell you how good your love is You're really all I need Jimmy, my heart is full of love, only true love And its wisdom and visions are you (Baby baby, it's no returning) Jimmy, there's words unspoken, and unbroken Only you can ensure everlasting (Baby baby, this love is you) Jimmy, I would like to drive your car It don't matter how long, how far Jimmy, you can have my loving heart and key and all Jimmy, I would like to wear your ring All your love songs I sure will sing Jimmy, you can have my loving heart and key and all
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Written by: DAANSEN, FARIAN, HOWELL, MITCHELL
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22 facts about this song
Band Origin"Boney M." was a Euro-Caribbean band formed in West Germany in 1975.
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Album MentionThe song "Jimmy" is from their fifth album, "Boonoonoonoos."
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Release DateThe album containing the song, "Boonoonoonoos," was released in 1981.
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Lead VocalThe lead vocals for the song "Jimmy" were performed by Liz Mitchell, the female lead-vocalist of Boney M.
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Not a SingleUnlike several other songs from "Boonoonoonoos," "Jimmy," was not released as a single.
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SongwritersThe song was written and produced by the band's founder, Frank Farian.
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Genre"Jimmy" falls under the genre of Reggae and Disco, which were popular genres during the peak of Boney M.'s musical career.
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ThemeThe song tells a tale about a once-good man who gets involved in crime.
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Musical Style"Boney M's" style of combining pop and reggae rhythms is evident in "Jimmy".
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Album's significanceThough “Boonoonoonoos” suffered initial setbacks due to shipping issues, it later became one of Boney M’s top-selling albums.
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Cultural ImpactThough not as well-remembered as hits like "Rasputin" or "Daddy Cool", "Jimmy" still contributed to the diverse, globally-influenced sound that set Boney M. apart in the late '70s and early '80s disco scene.
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Origins of the Song"Jimmy" is a song by the popular disco group Boney M. It was released in 1982 as part of their seventh studio album "Boonoonoonoos."
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Lyrics DetailsThe song's lyrics talk sympathetically about a character named Jimmy. It's a narrative account of hardship and struggles Jimmy faces while trying to find his place in life.
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Production DetailsLike most of the group's songs, "Jimmy" was written and produced by Frank Farian, the band's founder and former member of the German band "Farian."
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Album's ReceptionThough the "Boonoonoonoos" album was not as commercially successful as some of their previous albums, songs like "Jimmy" helped sustain the band's popularity throughout the 1980s.
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Musical Style"Jimmy" is known for its catchy disco-pop sound that was typical of Boney M's style. The song features rhythmic beats, melodic hooks, and characteristic vocal harmonies.
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The Group's IdentityThe release of "Jimmy" came at a time when Boney M. was one of the best-known pop groups in the world, having achieved international success with hits like "Daddy Cool", "Rasputin", "Rivers of Babylon," and "Ma Baker."
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Not A SingleDespite its popularity among fans, "Jimmy" was never released as a single. Instead, it remained an album track.
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Song PerformancesThough it wasn't promoted as a single, "Jimmy" was often performed live by Boney M., and is included on several of the group's live albums.
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A ParableSome fans see the song "Jimmy" as a symbolic parable about overcoming adversity, noting its poignant lyrics and the emotion present in the group's performance.
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Influence"Jimmy" is typical of Boney M's ability to create catchy, danceable pop songs with profound lyrical content, making it an influential track in their discography.
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Current StatusNowadays, "Jimmy" remains a favorite among Boney M. fans, and is often included in playlist collections and retrospectives of the band's career.
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