Jet
Paul McCartney & Wings, Paul McCartney
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(Jet, Jet) (Jet) I can almost remember their funny faces That time you told them you were going to marrying soon And Jet I thought the only lonely place was on the moon (Jet, Jet) Jet was your father as bold as the sergeant major How come he told you that you were hardly old enough yet And Jet I thought the major was a lady suffragette (Jet, Jet) Ah mater want Jet to always love me Ah mater want Jet to always love me Ah mater, much later (Jet) And Jet I thought the major was a lady suffragette (Jet, Jet) Ah mater want Jet to always love me Ah mater want Jet to always love me Ah mater, much later Jet with the wind in your hair Of a thousand laces Climb on the back and we'll go for a ride in the sky And Jet I thought that the major was a little lady suffragette (Jet, Jet) And Jet you know I thought you was a little lady suffragette (Jet) A little lady My little lady, yes
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Written by: LINDA MCCARTNEY, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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25 facts about this song
Song Origins"Jet" was written by Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda, while they were in Australia.
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LyricsIt was inspired by McCartney's Labrador Retriever, also named Jet. The rest of the lyrics are intentionally nonsensical to create an upbeat and catchy song.
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AlbumThe song was contained in Wings' 1973 album "Band on the Run", Paul McCartney's most successful album after his separation from The Beatles.
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Chart Performance"Jet" reached No. 7 on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart.
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InstrumentsMcCartney played various instruments in this song's recording - from piano, guitars to drums.
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Live Performances"Jet" is a standard part of McCartney's live performances and was included in the setlist of his "Out There Tour" in 2013.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including The Foo Fighters and U2.
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ReceptionDespite its confusing lyrics, critics have generally praised the song for its energy and memorable hook.
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Music Structure"Jet" is known for its fast-paced, energetic music style, heavily influenced by the contemporary British Glam rock scene.
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Song EvolutionAlthough initially recorded in Nigeria, final touches to "Jet" were added in one of the most famous studios in the world, Abbey Road Studios in London.
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Song MeaningAccording to McCartney, the song's title was inspired by his black Labrador, but the lyrics addressed the critics and cynics who questioned his life choices.
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Sound EffectsThe song uses a synthesizer to imitate the sound of a jet taking off.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released as a single on 28th January 1974, with "Let Me Roll It" as the B-side.
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Music VideoAn official music video for "Jet" was released in 1974, featuring footage of the band performing the song at an outdoor concert.
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Band Line-upWhen recording "Jet", Wings consisted of the McCartneys, guitarist Denny Laine, lead guitarist Henry McCullough, and drummer Denny Seiwell.
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Song Origin"Jet" was written by Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney. It is a song by Paul McCartney and Wings from their third studio album, "Band on the Run" (1973)
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Name InspirationSome sources claim that the song is named after McCartney's Labrador Retriever. McCartney has also substantiated this claim in various interviews but has also suggested that it could be about a pony he had known or a variety of subjects.
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Commercial SuccessAfter its release in 1974, 'Jet' peaked at No.7 in both the UK and U.S. music charts, making it a commercial success.
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Song StructureThe song follows a standard rock song structure with the verses, pre-choruses and choruses following an A-B-C pattern.
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Backup VocalsSome of the high-pitched backup vocals on "Jet" were sung by Dr. John, the New Orleans musician who was in England at the time.
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Music VideoEven though it was a pre-music video era, "Jet" had a promotional film featuring the band, which can be considered one of the initial forms of a music video.
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Album SuccessThe album "Band on The Run" where "Jet" appears as the second track became Wings best-selling album and remained the most celebrated of Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles works.
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Live Performances"Jet" became a crowd favorite at Wings and McCartney's live performances and has often been included in his solo tours' setlists.
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Re-releases and CoversThe song was re-released in 1993 on the "Paul McCartney Collection" and has been covered by several artists, including Foo Fighters and The Dandy Warhols.
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Ambiguous LyricsThe lyrics of "Jet" have been a subject of curiosity among fans, as they find them hard to decipher. McCartney has said that he enjoys the freedom to play around with words in his songs, which might explain the somewhat cryptic nature of the song's lyrics.
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