Janie Baker's Love Slave

Shenandoah

About Janie Baker's Love Slave

"Janie Baker's Love Slave" is a song written by Dennis Linde, and recorded by American country music band Shenandoah. It was released in May 1993 as the lead single from their album Under the Kudzu. The song reached a peak of number 15 on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks.


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1993
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WELL HER LOVE WAS A HABIT AND I TRIED TO KICK IT
SO I WENT DOWNTOWN AND BOUGHT A ONE-WAY TICKET
AND I RODE THAT GREYHOUND DOWN TO MACON
THEN I HICH-HIKED BACK CAUSE MY HEART WAS BREAKIN'

CHORUS
OH NOW I SEE
IT'S DESTINY
I CAN'T BE FREE
I'M HER LOVE SLAVE
JANIE BAKER'S LOVE SLAVE

WHEN I'M CLOSE TO HER MY HEART STARTS A'THUMPIN'
WHEN SHE SAYS ‘FROGGIE' I CAN'T HELP BUT JUMPIN'
SHE'S GOT A HOLD ON ME AND THERE'S NO ESCAPIN'
IT'S A BALL AND CHAIN OF MY OWN MAKIN'

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BRIDGE
WELL I USED TO GO BOWLING, USED TO GO FISHING
USED TO GO DRINKING TOO
BUT SINCE I'VE BEEN EXPOSED TO HER KIND OF KISSING
THERE'S NOTHING ELSE I WANNA DO

SOLO

CHORUS

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Shenandoah

Shenandoah is an American country music group founded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama in 1984 by Marty Raybon (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Ralph Ezell (bass guitar, backing vocals), Stan Thorn (keyboards, backing vocals), Jim Seales (lead guitar, backing vocals), and Mike McGuire (drums, background vocals). Thorn and Ezell left the band in the mid-1990s, with Rocky Thacker taking over on bass guitar; Keyboardist Stan Munsey joined the line up in 1995. The band split up in 1997 after Raybon left. Seals, Munsey and McGuire reformed the band in 2000 with lead singer Brent Lamb, who was in turn replaced by Curtis Wright and then by Jimmy Yeary. Ezell rejoined in the early 2000s, and after his 2007 death, he was replaced by Mike Folsom. more »

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Written by: DENNIS LINDE

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23 facts about this song

Title
"Janie Baker's Love Slave" is a song by the American country music band, Shenandoah.
Release
The song was released in 1993 as part of Shenandoah's album "Under The Kudzu."
Chart Performance
The song was a hit and reached no. 15 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Writers
"Janie Baker's Love Slave" was written by Shenandoah members Mike McGuire and Stan Munsey.
Record Label
The song was released under the RCA Records label.
Genre
"Janie Baker's Love Slave" falls under the genre of country music.
Album
This song was the first single and set the pace for the band's fifth album, 'Under the Kudzu.'
Band Members
During the song's release, Shenandoah consisted of Marty Raybon (lead vocals), Mike McGuire (drums), Ralph Ezell (bass guitar), Stan Munsey (keyboards), and Jim Seales (lead guitar).
Song Duration
The duration of "Janie Baker's Love Slave" is three minutes and thirty-eight seconds.
Song Story
The song tells a story of a young man who is faced with unrequited love, Janie Baker. He isn't just in love with her - he describes himself as her 'love slave.'
Song Title
"Janie Baker's Love Slave" is a song by American country band Shenandoah.
Songwriters
The song was written by Mike McGuire and Robert Byrne, members of the band itself.
Release Information
"Janie Baker's Love Slave" was released in 1993 as the third single from the band's 1992 album "Long Time Comin'".
Chart Performance
The song reached the top #15 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Music Video
A music video for "Janie Baker's Love Slave" was directed by Bill Young and was broadcasted on country music television networks.
Album Performance
"Long Time Comin'" that features "Janie Baker's Love Slave" among other songs, peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
Song Theme
The song talks about a sentiment of being enslaved by love, where the singer willingly surrenders himself to the object of his affection – Janie Baker.
Band's Popularity
When the song was released in 1993, Shenandoah was at the height of its popularity, becoming one of the best-known country bands of the time.
Lyrics
The song’s lyrics are playful and depict the Southern charm, full of country-life imagery.
Group Members
During the time of the song's recording, the group members of Shenandoah included Marty Raybon, Ralph Ezell, Mike McGuire, Jim Seales, and Stan Thorn.
Critical Review
Critics have praised the song for its catchy tune, cheerful rhythm, and relatable lyrics, epitomizing Shenandoah's distinctive country-rock sound.
Country Radio
"Janie Baker's Love Slave" was frequently played on country radio during its peak popularity and is still occasionally aired on classic country stations.
Song Versatility
With its upbeat tone and energetic tempo, "Janie Baker's Love Slave" is a versatile song suitable for both line dancing in a country bar and solitary listening on a long drive.

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