Jessie’s Girl

August 14, 2009 in Uncategorized with 4 Comments

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Mock Springfield all you want, but think about this: there has never— ever— been a more sonically pleasing experience than the song “Jessie’s Girl” heard through the ears of a teenaged girl dating a dude named Jessie.

  • Holly Hammond

    This is a funny way to think about this song. How do I follow this blog to comment (rate) entries?

  • http://www.austincarty.com Austin

    Hey Holly, thanks for commenting! I’m a bit computer illiterate (and not entirely sure I understand the question), but I think you can click the “Entries RSS” link on the bottom left (under META). Then click subscribe, and it should update you every time I post a new blog. You can also click the “Dig It” “Funny” etc tabs for a quick reaction. Does that answer your question?

  • Dino

    Unfortunately,Rick didn’t do his research when he chose the spelling of this person “Jessie”….This is actually the female spelling of the name.”Jesse” is the proper spelling of a dude.This leads me to believe that “Jessie” was possibly in a girl/girl relationship.My conclusion is that this song is even more awesome than Mr. Springfield intended it to be.

  • http://NotsurewhatI'msupposedtoputhere... Brenda

    Rick Springfield singing “Jessie’s Girl” didn’t just thrill young teenage girls with boyfriend of same name….he thrilled a lot of older housewives and mothers at the same time. .I’m a young-at-heart widow, retired, and still enjoying life, but I can still remember stopping whatever I was doing whenever I heard that song or caught a glimpse of Rick on TV. My sweet, darling husband, whom I loved dearly, never knew the fantasies I’d spin in my mind for days about Rick Springfield seeing me at one of his concerts and sweeping me away for a mad lfling..

    Hmmm, I’ve been a widow for 6 years…think Rick is still touring??? I’m guessing he still looks mighty fine in those tight black pants..

    Thanks for jogging a happy memory.