Jesse (song)
1980 single by Carly Simon / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Jesse" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Carly Simon. Produced by Mike Mainieri, the song served as the lead single from Simon's ninth studio album, Come Upstairs (1980).
Quick Facts Single by Carly Simon, from the album Come Upstairs ...
"Jesse" | ||||
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Single by Carly Simon | ||||
from the album Come Upstairs | ||||
B-side | "Stardust" | |||
Released | 9 July 1980 | |||
Genre | Pop rock | |||
Length | 4:15 | |||
Label | Warner Bros. | |||
Songwriter(s) | Carly Simon | |||
Producer(s) | Mike Mainieri | |||
Carly Simon singles chronology | ||||
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The song became a major critical and commercial success for Simon, remaining on the US Billboard charts for six months,[1] and later going Gold.[2] Simon's then-husband, James Taylor, and their daughter, Sally Taylor, sing backup vocals. The single has a country-pop flair, unlike the rest of the album, which is more rock oriented.