Released on Screeching Weasel's 2000 album Thank You Very Little, 'Joanie Loves Johnny' stands as a quintessential example of the band's signature blend of punk energy and theatrical storytelling. The track features the group's characteristic rapid-fire vocal delivery and chaotic instrumentation, typical of their work in the early 2000s. While the song is often associated with the band's broader narrative of teenage rebellion and social awkwardness, it remains a staple of their discography that captures the raw, unpolished aesthetic of their recordings from this era. It exemplifies how Screeching Weasel utilized their unique sound to create memorable, high-energy tracks that have become integral to their catalog.