Jane
Jefferson Starship
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Jane, you say it's all over For you and me girl There's a time for love And a time for lettin' it be baby Jane, you're playin' a game called Called "hard to get" by its real name Makin' believe that you just don't feel the same Oh Jane Jane, you're playin' a game You never can win girl You're stayin' away so I ask you "Where you been, baby?" Like a cat and a mouse (cat and a mouse) From door to door and-a house to house Don't you pretend you don't know What I'm talking about Were all those nights we spent together, hey hey Only because you didn't know better I got to know Jane, you're playin' a game You're playin' a game, playin' a game (Jane, Jane, Jane) Woah Jane you're playin' a game But why I don't see Jane you're playin' for fun But I play for keeps, yes I do (Jane, Jane, Jane) That's a game on me, yeah (Jane, Jane, Jane) So plain to see (Jane, Jane, Jane) Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie (Jane, Jane, Jane) Why you foolin' with me, me, me (Jane, Jane, Jane) (Jane, Jane, Jane) (Jane, Jane, Jane) (Jane, Jane, Jane)
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Written by: Craig Chaquico, L Kantner Paul, David Freiberg, Jim Mcpherson
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21 facts about this song
Group Evolvement"Jane" is a song performed by the band Jefferson Starship, which evolved from two earlier bands - Jefferson and Starship. Initially known as Jefferson Airplane, the group changed its name to Jefferson Starship in the mid-1970s. By the mid-1980s, they had dropped the "Jefferson" and were simply known as Starship.
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Song ReleaseThe song "Jane" was released in 1979 as part of the album "Freedom at Point Zero." This album was the first one released by Jefferson Starship after the departure of band members Grace Slick and Marty Balin.
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Successful RankingThe song reached the No. 14 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. This makes it one of Jefferson Starship's most successful songs of all times.
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Singer Introduction"Jane" was the first song by the band to feature Mickey Thomas as the lead vocalist. Mickey Thomas would later go on to become the lead singer of Starship.
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Song InspirationJefferson Starship's co-founder, Paul Kantner, was inspired by Jane Fonda’s dedication to her causes and principles during the period of Vietnam War which led to the creation of this song.
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Popular in Rock RadioBesides its success in the Billboard charts, "Jane" also gained significant airplay on rock radio stations throughout the 1980s.
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Music VideoDespite being released before the MTV era, the song "Jane" was accompanied by an early concept music video. This video featured the band playing in a sci-fi themed set.
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Debut Performance"Jane" was the debut single of the band's new line-up, marking a shift in Jefferson Starship's musical direction towards a more mainstream rock sound.
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Covered by Other ArtistsThe song has been covered by various artists, most notably Phish and Umphrey's McGee, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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Song Appearances in Media"Jane" was used in the soundtracks for the films "Wet Hot American Summer", "Role Models", and the video game Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned.
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LegacyEven though the band has had its ups and downs throughout the years, "Jane" remains one of their most iconic hits, embodying the energetic, rock-oriented sound that Jefferson Starship became known for.
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Artist OriginBoth the bands, Jefferson Starship and Starship evolved from the psychedelic band Jefferson Airplane.
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Creation HistoryThe song, "Jane," is the first track on the Jefferson Starship album "Freedom at Point Zero" which was released in 1979.
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Song FeaturesThe track "Jane" was written by David Freiberg, Jim McPherson, Paul Kantner, and Craig Chaquico. These members were part of Jefferson Starship when the song was released.
- The song is known for its distinctive, hard-driving bass line and layered guitar solos.
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Chart Performance“Jane” hit number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 6 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks in 1980.
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Evolution of the GroupWhen key members of Jefferson Starship left, the remaining members, including 'Jane' co-writer David Freiberg, moved forward and formed the band "Starship" in 1984.
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Impact on Pop CultureThe tune "Jane" has a significant place in pop culture and has been used in several films and TV shows, including "Wet Hot American Summer" and "Freaks and Geeks".
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GenreFeaturing elements of both rock and pop, ''Jane'' is considered a classic example of Jefferson Starship's music during their transition phase in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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Band ControversiesJefferson Starship has had legal battles over the name "Jefferson Starship," with former band members, causing it to reform under a slightly different name, Starship. The song "Jane" was created before these legal issues arose.
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Album AvailabilityApart from being available on the album "Freedom at Point Zero," "Jane" is also included in several Jefferson Starship compilation albums.
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Background Story"Jane" was supposedly written about Jane Fonda, indicating the band members' penchant for using their personal experiences in creating their music.
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