Jessie's Girl

Ah...Rick Springfield.  His "Jessie's Girl" is probably a certified anthem of the 1980s.  I have to admit that he certainly did look cute in the video with his hair so perfectly coiffed.  In the 80s, there were certain hair styles that were so popular...they are essentially legendary.  I don't think one particular hair style dominates today.  Anyway, his hair did look perfect in the video, and he was definitely what we would call in the 80s a "heart throb."  Makes me think about Tiger Beat magazine.  I wonder what ever happened to that..

So, back to the song.  The lyrics are simple and very direct.  Rick is singing about being jealous of his friend's girlfriend.  It's okay.  His jealousy in the song is kind of endearing -- nothing hostile.  He just wants to find a woman like that, too.  I think the best part of the song would be the guitar.  Actually, both the bass and lead guitar parts are awesome.  The song begins with an excellent bass line (which we hear in many, many songs of the 80s).  In fact, the bass line is a very standard chord progression that even is kind of an "abbreviated" version of Pachelbel's Canon (for my fellow music geek friends).  Very standard yet still groovy and cool.  The lead guitar has an excellent solo as well.  All in all, this song is a winner.  Some of you might also remember Rick Springfield from "General Hospital."  Many, many actors and some singers got their start on soaps...very common for the day.  "Jessie's Girl" is song number #33 on the Amazon MP3 player at the top.  Just for fun, I am including his video and the cover of the album that includes "Jessie's Girl."  This particular cover scared me as a little girl, probably because it didn't seem "right" to see a dog dressed in a shirt and tie.  Still seems a bit weird, but kind of funny as well.  Enjoy!