Jessie's Girl

Rick Springfield · Venus In Overdrive/live In Rockford [2010]

Jessie is a friend

Yeah, I know he's been a good friend of mine

But lately something's changed, it ain't hard to define

Jessie's got himself a girl and I want to make her mine

And she's watching him with those eyes

And she's lovin' him with that body, I just know it

Yeah, and he's holding her in his arms late, late at night



You know, I wish that I had Jessie's girl

I wish that I had Jessie's girl

Where can I find a woman like that



I play along with the charade

There doesn't seem to be a reason to change

You know I feel so dirty when they start talking cute

I wanna tell her that I love her but the point is probably moot

'Cause she's watching him with those eyes

And she's lovin' him with that body, I just know it

And he's holding her in his arms late, late at night



You know, I wish that I had Jessie's girl

I wish that I had Jessie's girl

Where can I find a woman like that

Like Jessie's girl

I wish that I had Jessie's girl

Where can I find a woman

Where can I find a woman like that



And I'm lookin' in the mirror all the time

Wonderin' what she don't see in me

I've been funny, I've been cool with the lines

Ain't that the way love's supposed to be



Tell me, where can I find a woman like that



You know, I wish that I had Jessie's girl

I wish that I had Jessie's girl

I want Jessie's girl

Where can I find a woman like that

Like Jessie's girl

I wish that I had Jessie's girl

I want, I want Jessie's girl

Jessie's Girl

Rick Springfield's 'Jessie's Girl' stands as a defining track from his 1981 album 'Venus in Overdrive,' capturing the raw energy and melodic sensibilities of early 80s rock. The song features Springfield's signature vocal delivery, blending a catchy chorus with a driving rhythm that became a staple of his discography. Released during the height of his fame, the recording exemplifies the pop-rock fusion that characterized his work in the early career phase. While often associated with his hit single from the same album, this specific live version recorded in Rockford in 2010 showcases the enduring appeal of the composition and the artist's ability to reinterpret classic material with renewed vigor. It remains a key piece in understanding Springfield's contribution to the genre and his lasting influence on rock music.