Poor Jenny
The Everly Brothers
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I took my little Jenny to a party last night At ten o'clock it ended in a heckuva fight When someone hit my Jenny she went out like a light Poor Jenny And then some joker went and called the cops on the phone So everybody scattered out for places unknown I couldn't carry Jenny so I left her alone Poor Jenny Well Jenny had her picture in the paper this mornin' She made it with a bang Accordin' to the story in the paper this mornin' Jenny is the leader of a teenage gang Jenny has a brother and he's hot on my trail Her daddy wants to ride me out of town on a rail I hope I'll be around when Jenny gets out of jail Poor Jenny I went downtown to see her, she was locked in a cell She wasn't very glad to see me, that I could tell In fact, to tell the truth, she wasn't lookin' too well Poor Jenny Her eye was black, her face was red, her hair was a fright She looked as though she'd been a'cryin' half of the night I told her I was sorry, she said "Get out of sight" Poor Jenny It seems a shame that Jenny had to go get apprehended, a heckuva fate This party was the first one she ever had attended It had to happen on our very first date Jenny has a brother and he's hot on my trail Her daddy wants to ride me out of town on a rail I hope I'll be around when Jenny gets out of jail Poor Jenny
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Written by: BOUDLEAUX BRYANT, FELICE BRYANT
Lyrics © HOUSE OF BRYANT PUBLICATIONS
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Poor Jenny" by The Everly Brothers was released in 1959.
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Album AffiliationThe song is a part of their album "The Fabulous Style of The Everly Brothers".
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Chart SuccessThe song achieved great success, peaking at No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Dual Release"Poor Jenny" was actually released as a double A-side single, with "Take a Message to Mary" on the flip side, which also charted.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the notable songwriting duo, Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, who penned numerous hits for the Everly Brothers.
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Musical Style"Poor Jenny" exemplifies the Everly Brothers' distinctive blend of rock 'n' roll and country music styles, with their signature close harmony singing.
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InspirationThe song tells a humorous story of a young girl named Jenny, whose plans for a fun night out sadly take a turn for the worse.
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Unique ArrangementUnlike many other songs of its era, "Poor Jenny" features a fast-paced, uptempo arrangement.
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LegacyOver the years, the song has been covered by several notable artists, including Art Garfunkel and James Taylor, confirming its enduring appeal and the enduring influence of the Everly Brothers' music.
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Rare FootageThe Everly Brothers performed "Poor Jenny" in a rare TV appearance on The Saturday Night Beechnut Show in 1959. This footage has become a valued piece of musical history for fans of the duo.
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