Jody

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About Jody

"Jody" is a song by American singer Jermaine Stewart, released in 1986 as the third single from his album Frantic Romantic. It was written by Stewart, Narada Michael Walden and Jeffrey Cohen, and produced by Walden. In America, the single became Stewart's most successful single on the dance charts, peaking at #9, and became his third single to enter the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #42. In Canada, the single made a brief appearance on the chart, peaking at #81.


Year:
1982
3:49
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Just to think I had her in my hands
To think we made our plans
Somehow it feels just like a dream

For I played it so darn cool
Is there a bigger fool
To say I wanted to be free
Cause now I know just what she meant to me

[Chorus]
Jody, even the wind says your name, girl
When I think of you I'm aflame, girl, every time
Jody, girl I've tried but I can't forget
The years when we lived together
I thought it would be forever
Jody, I'm begging now

Look around but there's no way out
What's it all about
And how that name goes round my head
I still see her face as she laid upon this bed

[Chorus]

Just say the word, I'll run to you
I'll be the man you want me to
How I'd miss you I never knew

[Chorus]

Even the wind says your name girl
When I think of you I'm aflame, girl
Jody, even the wind says your name, girl
When I think of you I'm aflame, girl

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America

America is an English-American folk rock band, that originally consisted of Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek. The three members were barely out of their teens, when they became a musical sensation during 1972, scoring No. 1 hits and winning a Grammy for best new musical artist. Their recording success stretched throughout the 1970s; some of the band's best known songs are "A Horse with No Name", "Sister Golden Hair" (both of which reached No. 1), "Ventura Highway", "Tin Man", "Daisy Jane", and "Lonely People". George Martin produced seven of their albums. more »

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10 facts about this song

Origin
"Jody" is a song by the rock band "America." Known for their folk-rock fusion, the band originated in the United States and gained prominence during the 1970s.
Album
The song is part of America's seventh album titled "Harbor." Released in February 1977, the album didn't have as much commercial success compared to the group’s previous works.
Songwriters
"Jody" was written by the band members Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley. These two, along with Dan Peek (who left the band in 1977), were the primary songwriters for America.
Popularity
Despite the album’s overall lukewarm reception, “Jody” did moderately well. The song peaked at number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Production
The production duties for "Harbor" including "Jody" were handled by George Martin. Martin is famously known as the “Fifth Beatle” for his extensive work with The Beatles.
Lyrics
While the lyrics of "Jody" can be open to interpretation, it is a song with a rich lyrical emphasis, indicative of the songwriting style of America.
Personnel
The personnel involved in the recording/rhythm tracks of the song "Jody" include Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell, and Willie Leacox on drums, David Dickey on bass, and Jim Calire on saxophone.
Specifics
The song "Jody" spans 3 minutes and 53 seconds making it one of the longer tracks on the album "Harbor."
Music Genre
It belongs to the genres Soft Rock and Folk Rock, which America was popular for.
Distinction
One of the most distinguishable aspects of "Jody" and other songs by America is their relaxed, intimate instrumentation blended with poetic lyrics, offering a truly distinctive sound.

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