Gotta See Jane
R. Dean Taylor
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Red light, green light, Speedin' trough the dark night, Drivin' trough the poundin' rain I gotta see Jane Windshield wiper splashin', Splashin', callin' out her name Just gotta see Jane I left her arms to find my way To find a place for me in the world outside I wasn't alive, I could not survive The frantic pace, the constant chase To win the race, turned my heart cold inside I gotta find what I left behind Red light, green light, Speedin' through the dark night, Drivin' through the poundin' rain, I gotta see Jane Freeway, byway, Tearin' up the highway, Runnin' up a world insane Just gotta see Jane A town of steel that isn't real It could not feel what's in the heart of me I was so alone in a world of stone I missed her arms, that once held me That made me see, I was the lonely one But now and then I was runnin' scared And I could feel the touch of time Turnin' the wheel of life to yesterday When love and happiness were mine I gotta find that world of Jane and me Liked it used to be Oh, I gotta see Jane Her love for me I pushed aside Walked out alone To face a world turned cold Although I tried I could not survive The frantic pace, the constant chase To win the race, it's not a part of me I've gotta find what I left behind Oh, I gotta see Jane, I gotta see Jane
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Written by: R. DEAN TAYLOR, RONALD MILLER, RONALD N. MILLER
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11 facts about this song
Artist Information"Gotta See Jane" is sung by R. Dean Taylor, a Canadian singer, best-known as a songwriter and recording artist for Motown during the 1960s and 1970s.
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Song Release"Gotta See Jane", which was also co-written by Taylor, was first released on the Rare Earth label (a Motown subsidiary) in 1968.
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Peaking Chart PositionDespite not making it into the top 40 in the U.S. on initial release, "Gotta See Jane" managed to hit No. 17 when it was reissued in the UK in 1971.
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Song CompositionTaylor himself co-wrote the song along with legendary songwriting duo Brian Holland and Edward Holland Jr., who were key figures in the Motown sound.
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Song StyleThe song features distinctive Motown production values, highlighted by driving rhythms, and a catchy chorus, style was quite popular during the 60s and 70s.
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Taylor's Career Impact"Gotta See Jane" made R. Dean Taylor a one-hit wonder in the UK until 1974, when his hit single "There's a Ghost in my House" broke the top 5 on the UK charts.
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Song PopularityDespite not being a major hit in the U.S., the song has managed to maintain an enduring popular appeal, especially in the UK, where it has frequently been played on the radio.
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Cover VersionsMultiple cover versions of "Gotta See Jane" have been recorded over the years by a range of different artists, including Golden Earring and T. Rex, demonstrating its lasting appeal.
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Reissues & CompilationsThe song has been reissued multiple times and included on numerous Motown compilations, further spreading its popularity among fans of the legendary record label.
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Personal LifeThe song's title, "Gotta See Jane", is rumored to have been inspired by Taylor's wife at the time, Jane.
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Song Influence"Gotta See Jane" is considered a classic of the Northern Soul genre, a movement that was particularly popular in the north of England and which greatly revered lesser-known American soul music of the 1960s and 70s.
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