Poor Jenny

The Everly Brothers

About Poor Jenny

"Poor Jenny" is a song released in 1959 by The Everly Brothers. The song spent 12 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 22, while reaching No. 14 on the United Kingdom's New Musical Express chart.


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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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The Everly Brothers

Isaac Donald "Don" Everly (born February 1, 1937) and Phillip "Phil" Everly (born January 19, 1939), together known as the Everly Brothers, are country-influenced rock and roll performers, known for steel-string guitar playing and close harmony singing. The duo was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. more »

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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.
Album Affiliation
The song is a part of their album "The Fabulous Style of The Everly Brothers".
Chart Success
The song achieved great success, peaking at No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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.
Songwriters
The song was written by the notable songwriting duo, Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, who penned numerous hits for the Everly Brothers.
Musical Style
"Poor Jenny" exemplifies the Everly Brothers' distinctive blend of rock 'n' roll and country music styles, with their signature close harmony singing.
Inspiration
The 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.
Unique Arrangement
Unlike many other songs of its era, "Poor Jenny" features a fast-paced, uptempo arrangement.
Legacy
Over 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.
Rare Footage
The 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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