Jet City Woman

Queensrÿche

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"Jet City Woman" is a song by progressive metal band Queensrÿche appearing on their 1990 album Empire. The song talks about coming home to family after a long road trip. "Jet City" is a nickname for Seattle, the band's hometown. It was written about Geoff Tate's first wife, who was a flight attendant. This song appeared in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. The eye on the single art is actor Rob Findlay.


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2005
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Queensrÿche

Queensrÿche ( /ˈkwiːnzraɪk/) is an American progressive heavy metal band formed in 1981 in Bellevue, Washington. The band has released eleven studio albums and several EPs and DVDs and continues to tour and record. The original lineup consisted of vocalist Geoff Tate, guitarist Chris DeGarmo, guitarist Michael Wilton, bassist Eddie Jackson and drummer Scott Rockenfield. Queensrÿche has been successful in the progressive scene, having sold over 20 million albums worldwide including over 6 million albums in the United States. The band received worldwide acclaim after the release of their 1988 album Operation: Mindcrime, which is often considered one of the greatest "concept albums" of all time. Their follow-up release, Empire was also very successful. more »

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Band Composition
"Jet City Woman" is a song by Queensrÿche, an American progressive metal band formed in the early 1980s. The band's lineup, during the release of this song, consisted of Geoff Tate, Chris DeGarmo, Micheal Wilton, Eddie Jackson, and Scott Rockenfield.
Album Information
The song was featured on the band's fourth full-length studio album, "Empire," which was released in the year 1990.
Chart Performance
"Jet City Woman" charted well in the United States, peaking at the #6 spot on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Song's Inspiration
The song was inspired by the band's hometown, Seattle, which is often referred to as Jet City because of the prominent aerospace industry, including Boeing's location within the city.
Song Meaning
The lyrics of the song depict a story about being away on tour and longing for the comforts of home, specifically for the love left back home.
Geoff Tate's Wife
Frontman Geoff Tate wrote this song about his wife, Susan, describing the difficult times they spent apart while he was on tour.
Acoustic Version
The band occasionally performed an acoustic version of "Jet City Woman" during their live shows.
Songwriting
It was co-written by Geoff Tate and Chris DeGarmo, the latter also served as the band's lead guitarist.
Music Video
The music video for "Jet City Woman" was shot in a hangar of the Boeing Company in Seattle.
Legacy
Although Queensrÿche had a number of popular songs throughout their career, "Jet City Woman" remains one of their most beloved classics among fans.
Reissue
A remastered version of the song was released in 2003, as part of the reissue of the Empire album.
Cover Art
The Empire album cover, which features "Jet City Woman," displays a picture of a crumbled statue, wrapped in the band's signature "Tri-Ryche" logo.
Album's Success
Empire turned out to be a critical and commercial success, "Jet City Woman" being one of the standout tracks that contributed to the album's high sales.
Backing Vocals
Along with the main vocals done by Geoff Tate, band members Chris DeGarmo and Eddie Jackson performed the backing vocals for "Jet City Woman."
Influence
Due to its popularity, "Jet City Woman" has been referenced and played in various television shows and movies.
Band Origins
"Jet City Woman" is a song by the American heavy metal band Queensrÿche. The band was formed in Bellevue, Washington in 1982.
Track Classification
"Jet City Woman" is on the band's fourth album, "Empire," released in 1990. It is the third track on the album.
Chart Performance
This song reached No.1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 1991.
Song Inspiration
"Jet City Woman" was inspired by the city of Seattle, Washington which is also the group's home town. "Jet City" refers to Seattle's association with the aircraft company, Boeing.
Lyrics Meaning
This song is about missing one's love while being on tour, a common struggle for musicians. The lyrics were influenced by lead singer Geoff Tate's life-specifically his experiences being away from his then-wife, Susan, while on tour.
Song Success
"Jet City Woman" is one of Queensrÿche's highest-charting songs, making it permanently part of the band's live act.
Video Creation
The music video for "Jet City Woman" was directed by Jeff Richter, a notable music video director at the time.
Track Reception
The song was praised for its progressive metal sound with catchier pop elements, the combination of which led to its commercial appeal.
Genre Category
"Jet City Woman" is classified under the genres of Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal and Hard Rock.
Song Style
The song is known for its intricate guitar work, notably the harmonized dual guitar solo by Chris DeGarmo and Michael Wilton.
Cultural Influence
"Jet City Woman" has been covered by various artists and featured in several music and television compilations over the years.
Band's Legacy
Despite several lineup changes, Queensrÿche continues to tour and perform "Jet City Woman," proving the song's importance in the band's discography and legacy.

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