Jeannie Jeannie Jeannie
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The Stray Cats
recorded a version of "Jeanie Jeanie Jeanie" which was released on their first UK album Stray Cats
in 1981. The song was also released on their debut US album Built for Speed
. The song was often featured in their live shows and several live versions are available.
Stray Cats
Stray Cats are an American Rockabilly band formed in 1980 by guitarist/vocalist Brian Setzer , upright bassist Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom in the Long Island town of Massapequa, New York. The group had numerous hit singles in the UK, Australia and the U.S...
recorded a version of "Jeanie Jeanie Jeanie" which was released on their first UK album Stray Cats
Stray Cats (album)
Stray Cats is the first album from the rockabilly band Stray Cats. It was released in the UK and was very successful, with hits such as "Runaway Boys," "Stray Cat Strut," and "Rock This Town."...
in 1981. The song was also released on their debut US album Built for Speed
Built for Speed
Built for Speed is the first American album from the rockabilly band Stray Cats. It was the most successful record for the band, with the videos for songs such as "Rock This Town" and "Stray Cat Strut" reaching MTV regular rotation status. This album is a compilation of 12 songs taken from the...
. The song was often featured in their live shows and several live versions are available.
Other versions
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- 1991 - The Real KidsThe Real KidsThe Real Kids were a Boston punk rock band led by guitarist, singer and songwriter, John Felice.Felice grew up in Natick, Massachusetts as a neighbor and friend of Jonathan Richman, a fellow fan of The Velvet Underground. At 15 he joined Richman in the first line-up of The Modern Lovers in the...
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recorded "Jeanie Jeanie Jeanie" for his 1997 album "The Cochran Connection" and another version in 2004 for "Midnight Commotion". - The Top Cats - 2004