Joey
Concrete Blonde
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Joey, baby - don't get crazy Detours, fences...I get defensive I know you've heard it all before So I don't say it anymore I just stand by and let you Fight your secret war And though I used to wonder why I used to cry till I was dry Still sometimes I get a strange pain inside Oh, Joey, if you're hurting so am I Joey, honey - I got some money All is forgiven. Listen, listen But if I seem to be confused I didn't mean to be with you And when you said I scared you Well I guess you scared me too But we got lucky once before And I don't want to close the door And if you're somewhere out there Passed out on the floor Oh Joey, I'm not angry anymore And if I seem to be confused I didn't mean to be with you And when you said I scared you Well I guess you scared me too But if it's love you're looking for Then I can give a little more And if you're somewhere drunk and Passed out on the floor Oh Joey, I'm not angry anymore Angry anymore, angry anymore
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Written by: Johnette Lin Napolitano
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"Joey" is a song by an alternative rock band called "Concrete Blonde". The song was released in the year 1990 as part of their album "Bloodletting".
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Chart Performance"Joey" is Concrete Blonde's biggest hit, topping the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and peaking at No.19 on the Pop Singles chart.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song is a stark and emotional confession of a woman's feelings towards a man battling with alcoholism. It is often interpreted as a love song.
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Song Inspiration"Joey" was based on the turbulent relationship between the band's singer/bassist Johnette Napolitano and Marc Moreland of the band Wall of Voodoo from years prior.
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Music VideoA music video was made for the song, featuring the band performing interspersed with clips of a man (presumably 'Joey') drinking alcohol.
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AwardsThe song was nominated for the Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group at the 33rd Grammy Awards in 1991 but did not win.
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Re-interpretation“Joey” is often misinterpreted as a romantic ballad due to its soft melody. However, the truth in its lyrics about alcoholism often escapes the conventional listener.
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Cultural ImpactEven today, "Joey" is played in bars and public places, and has become a classic in alternative rock genre.
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LegacyIt continued to be Concrete Blonde’s most recognized and seminal track, embodying the band’s unique brand of alternative rock and Johnette’s powerful vocals.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple artists over the years, showing its lasting appeal and strong influence in the music industry.
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Album PerformanceThe "Bloodletting" album, which houses the song "Joey", is regarded as Concrete Blonde’s most successful album, peaking at No. 21 on the Billboard 200.
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Live PerformancesDespite the song's melancholic theme, it is always well-received in live performances, with audiences often singing along to its famous chorus.
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