Baby Jane

Dr. Feelgood

About Baby Jane

"Baby Jane" is a song recorded by soul singer Otis Clay in 1969 for Dakar Records. Dr. Feelgood covered the track in 1977, it first appeared on Be Seeing You, a Dr. Feelgood album released in September that year."Baby Jane" was also released as a single in the UK in November 1977. The song was written by Bishop, Nesbitt, Reed, Simmons and Wilson (except from Lee Simmons all other co-writers were members of legendary funk band "Pieces of Peace", so it is likely that Pieces of Peace were the backing band for Otis Clay). "Baby Jane" was produced by Nick Lowe, the song was Dr. Feelgood's eighth single. The b-side of the record, "Looking Back", was penned by Johnny "Guitar" Watson. (Not to be confused with "Johnny Guitar"; Dr. Feelgood's guitarist from 1981 to 1983) The record did not make the UK Singles Chart. A 12" vinyl was also issued, which included a third track, a live recording of the B. B. King penned, "You Upset Me Baby". The live take was recorded at the Paddocks, Canvey Island, by Vic Maile with the Maison Rouge Mobile, on 10 June 1977. The cover shown (right) is from the 12" release, as the 7" did not have a picture sleeve. On 20 September 1977, Dr. Feelgood recorded it for a Peel Session on BBC Radio 1. Their set list included "Baby Jane", along with "You Upset Me Baby", "She's a Windup" and "99.5". A version of "Baby Jane" was also included in Dr. Feelgood's 1979 live album, As It Happens, and on a number of their compilation albums, such as Singles - The UA Years. The song was still a staple of Dr. Feelgood's live repertoire in 2010. 


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1977
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Baby Jane, what a fool I've been.
I let you go; I cast my fate to the four winds.
Baby Jane, can you forgive me now,
And take away this heart of pain
That I'm living, girl?

All that good, sweet, loving.
I guess you forgot.
All that good, sweet, hugging.
When I lost you I sure lost a lot.

Baby Jane, what a fool I've been.
I let you go; I cast my fate to the four winds.

Baby Jane, what a fool I've been.
I let you go; I cast my fate to the four winds.
All the things that I paid
For, running around.
I guess you know by now:
I'll never, never, never, never, let you down.

Baby Jane, what a fool I've been.
I let you go; I cast my fate to the four winds.
Baby Jane, Baby Jane, Baby Jane, Baby Jane, come on now...
Baby Jane.

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Dr. Feelgood

Dr. Feelgood are a British pub rock band formed in 1971. The band's name derives from a slang term for heroin or for a doctor who is willing to overprescribe drugs. It is also a reference to a 1962 record by the American blues pianist and singer Willie Perryman (also known as "Piano Red") called "Dr Feel-Good", which Perryman recorded under the name of Dr Feelgood & The Interns. The song was covered by several British beat groups in the 1960s, including Johnny Kidd & The Pirates. more »

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Written by: Jay Davis, Rod Stewart

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10 facts about this song

Album & Year of Release
"Baby Jane" is a song by the British pub rock band Dr. Feelgood and was released in 1989.
Composition
The song was written by the band's drummer Kevin Morris.
Album Popularity
"Baby Jane" is a track from the band's twelfth studio album, "Primo", which didn't chart as successfully as their earlier records.
Band Transition
"Baby Jane" was released during a period of transition for Dr. Feelgood, after frontman Lee Brilleaux had died and been replaced by Pete Gage.
Music Style
The band Dr. Feelgood is known for its rocking, R&B-influenced sound, which can also be heard in "Baby Jane".
Performance
"Baby Jane" was performed live frequently by the band, proving to be a fan favourite despite its poor chart performance.
Recovery Anthem
The song is considered as a recovery anthem and was often played in alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers.
Decades-long Influence
Despite its release over three decades ago, "Baby Jane" continues to be played and appreciated by rock and R&B fans around the world.
First Recording
"Baby Jane" was the first track to be recorded by the band after the death of Lee Brilleaux.
Producer
The "Primo" album including the track, "Baby Jane" was produced by Dave Bronze, who has also worked with the likes of Eric Clapton and Procol Harum.

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