Rickie Lee Jones - Chuck E's In Love (1979) DayOne Reacts

[@edprzydatek8398]

Rickie Lee Jones is cooler than the other side of the pillow.

[@mcbear2543]

Preach!

[@sabiantheomnivore5592]

Such truth..

[@ejford5083]

I believe if this song was released for the first time today it would still do well.

[@robbiem9293]

Absolutely!

[@hongfang2348]

This song has a punch line:
Chuck E.'s in love
With the little girl singin' this song

[@robertfindley921]

Never caught that. Thanks! Her inebriated, yet highly talented and catchy mumbling is a challenge.

[@michaelv9929]

Great song…. I remember hearing this a long time ago…. And love it!!! Came out in 1979 and still better than anything in 2024(IMO) 🙏🏻 ☮️✌🏼❤

[@paulrogers7067]

10000 percent correct

[@delrayflom8887]

I agree 1000 %

[@jessieball6195]

Sort of a fusion of jazz, little soul, and pop.

[@richardrobinson4020]

So glad to see Rickie covered

[@RoadDoug]

Wow! It’s been 45 years!
Love RLJ.
No idea what ever happened to such a talented young girl.

[@graemeturner2536]

Loved this song since I first time I heard it.

[@shannonk.moorer9158]

Won her the Best New Artist Grammy.

[@garyarnett1220]

Love it love it. Huge fan of hers since 1979, first listen went, wow !!

[@phillipschwoerke8374]

Unique song Unique artist. She had a moment where everyone knew her.

[@richardvincelette9741]

Always loved this tune and the odd time signatures in her voice.

[@adderman1950]

Absolutely loved your reaction to this song! I never noticed before but girl you have a pretty good voice of your own!

[@dalemcmillan7231]

Excellent song from an awesome album! ❤❤❤

[@WalkerOne]

I couldn't understand half of what she was saying, but it sounded great. Lol
That music is funky smooth.
She sounds like Angelica Pickles singing about Chuckie Finster from the Rugrats.

[@geogen1426]

[Verse 1]
How come he don't come and P.L.P. with me
Down at the meter no more?
And how come he turn off the TV
And hang that sign on the door?
Well, we call, and we call
"How come?", we say
Hey, what could make a boy behave this way, yeah?
Well, he learned all of the lines now
And every time
He don't, uh, stutter when he talks
And it's true, it's true
He sure has acquired
This kind of cool and inspired sort of jazz when he walks
Where's his jacket and his old blue jeans?
If, if this ain't healthy, it is some kinda clean
[Chorus]
But that means that Chuck E.'s in love, my, my
Chuck E.'s in love, love, love, love
Chuck E.'s in love, uh-huh
Chuck E.'s in
[Bridge]
I don't believe what you're saying to me
This is something that I've got to see
Is he here?
I look in the pool hall
But is he here?
I look in the drugstore
But is he here?
No, he don't come here no more
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[Verse 2]
Well, I tell you what
I saw him
He was sittin' behind us
Down at the Pantages
And whatever it is
That he's got up his sleeve
Well, I hope it isn't contagious
What's her name?
Is that her there?
Oh, Christ, I think he's even combed his hair
And is that her?
Well, then, what's her name?
Oh, it's never gonna be the same
That's not her
I know what's wrong
'Cause Chuck E.'s in love with the little girl singing this song
And don't you know
[Chorus]
Chuck E.'s in love, yeah, yeah
Chuck E.'s in love, love, love, love
Chuck E.'s in love, my, my
Chuck E.'s in
Chuck E.'s in love
Chuck E.'s in love
He's in love, love, love with me

[@chrisjamieson3452]

From her debut album. 2 other stellar tracks: Danny's All Star Joint & On a Saturday Afternoon in 1963.

[@stevewebster973]

Plenty more Rickie Lee Jones to explore ❤

[@davidhapka5410]

One of my favorite songs from '79. I was 19 it seems like yesterday.

[@tonydelapa1911]

Same for me. I love that entire album - still. The recording quality was way ahead of the typical album at tht time IMO.

[@TimConway-cu2qw]

The whole album is great. I do believe that you would also enjoy The last chance Texaco. I enjoy your reacts one of my favorites. Keep up the great work.

[@kirkkimball-martinez2402]

Very well stated, she was the epitome on hipness, very few, in the hipster scene who made it big, Besides her, there is Sheryl Crow, Jeff Porcaro, And of course the King of all hipsters, Mr. Miles Davis.

[@jollyj3285]

Love RLJ....my favorite lyricist ever... such a great artist... that debut album is sheer perfection....hope you can do more...you should do Company,.....tugs at the heartstrings

[@channelthree9424]

She is someone that I thought would have gone further than she did. Joss Stone reminded me a lot of her and she didn’t go as far as I thought she would have also.

[@valree123]

Thank you so much for doing this song. If you have time, listen to her Pirates album. It is a beautiful jazz / pop infusion . I recommend reading the lyrics, too- poetry.

[@rickeyjay7164]

RLJ was the bohemian Joni Mitchell in those times. Another great listen is “Company.”

[@user-fu4xm4hs3j]

Really liked this when it came out, imaginative and a bit jazzy, and her cool vocals-Colin Ward

[@John-rm5vg]

Always has been a great jasse piece brings back memories

[@ralphsmoak5133]

Rickie has a couple more you'll enjoy, "Danny's All Start Joint", "Last Chance Texaco".

[@ezekiellove6853]

Great song, loved it growing up

[@1newbert]

Danny’s All-Star Joint. Coolest song ever.

[@robertzimmerman2513]

Thanks for reacting to this one. Rickie lee Jones is a great artist. You should check out her duet with Dr. John Makin’ Whoopee! it was a Grammy winner. Also, if you haven’t done right place at the wrong time but Dr. John check that one out. Have a good one.

[@ronaldwilliams6927]

I remember they played the crap out of this song on the radio back in the day..lol..i thought she was so fine! Great reaction Angela.😅

[@TZ61]

You've got a pretty good head start on this song. My word, the year I graduated high school this song was popular, and I can tell you it was decidedly out of step with the rest of what was going on. Wonderfully out of step and still sounds great. Great upload.

[@PlateOshrimp499]

There's a lesser-known hit she did in '84 called The Real End. I think you'll love it, like I love your channel!

[@TheFadingMan]

Always loved this song. Great vibe and offbeat.

[@roamy3605]

This was one of my favorite albums when it first came out. I thought, finally a great singer in the vain of Joni Mitchell. I wish she could have kept going.

[@Blue-qr7qe]

LOVE Ricky Lee Jones !!!

[@user-hw8we5pr6b]

I actually knew Chuck E. Full name Chuck E Weiss. He was a blues singer in Los Angeles.

[@davids2096]

Cool song! It has a type of Beatnik Vibe to it! It's a little jazzy also! It seems like it came out around the Disco Era! Interesting, but groovy song! Sometimes I wish I had a time machine! See you Monday and take care!

[@glennburch1081]

Yes, "Miss Coolsville". Can never get enough of that vocal, always delivered in a soulful manner so unique to this artist. I have worn the grooves off her "Traffic From Paradise" record..... so many good cuts on that record such as Jolie Jolie and Running From Mercy are must listens. Loved your reaction.

[@joelong7448]

She should've checked Chuck E's Cheese, Pizza. 😛

[@Rickbe3rd]

nice reaction to this timeless number

[@soupsyz-themusicaladventur1649]

Great Groovin' Song!

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

The ‘street Joni Mitchell’ 😎 Hope to see more RLJ reactions! ✌🏽

[@angelomaurizio1668]

If im not mistaken Jones won Best New Artist at the 1980 Grammys.

[@lauriebarrett6789]

70's suggestion - "Sail On' by The Commodores.

[@stevehand4253]

Nice pick 👍

[@gazoontight]

Great tune.

[@randytaylor1406]

Terrific song. I haven't heard it in about 20 years. It's a nice, smooth, upbeat song. She has a slight Sheryl Crow vibe, but with a bluesy tone.

[@jdmay33]

Thanks for reminding me of this amazing song. She was so smooth and cool.

[@stevel2504]

Great song, great album, Pirates is good too.

[@hongchen2554]

You've got a great voice too!!

[@ralpholson7616]

Not enough people react to Rickie Lee Jones

[@firebrand7681]

Bam! My first CD in 1979. Nobody like Rickie! Find Last Chance Texaco on the same album. ❤

[@davidnorman4923]

Cool tune! Steve Gadd on drums !

[@annrobinson9526]

❤️❤️❤️

[@BrianB_HB]

I'm loving your new intro music

[@ezekiellove6853]

That was nice, enjoy your weekend too

[@josephmaestas5915]

I LOVE YOUR REACTION TO ALL YOUR SONGS

[@mcbear2543]

I was 19 when her album came out and played it over and that summer and even earlier this week❤️❤️❤️

[@tofargone16]

good reaction to a good song.

[@bohem5568]

Always thought she was underrated as a singer.

[@theodoreritola7641]

MOST DEFFINUTLY

[@johnharkness7114]

Queen of Cool! You're pretty cool, too, girl!

[@mitchtop3827]

Ricky Lee Jones had a second hit called "Real End". Check it out!

[@robertfindley921]

Very unique song and unique voice. Fun and entertaining. But I always thought she sounded like she had a few too many.

[@ChrisHessert]

Everything Ricki Lee Jones has released is awesome. Her album "Pop Pop" (much later) is excellent.

[@SunShine-qk4rb]

Good song but I am so glad I know the real title of the song because I thought it was Chuckey is in love but it is exactly what you wrote

[@terrancehawee8260]

I haven't heard that in a while Jackie Lee Jones, thanks you 😊

[@enriquehuertasbellido4339]

👏🏻👏🏻😃😃

[@sabiantheomnivore5592]

The planantages were a cinema chain popular in the 50's and 60's in the mid-west ofm the USA. I guess she dropped into a few..

[@TheoZoffrok]

Fab song, great vibe (although the sound quality on this clip is horrible). Rickie Lee Jones is so great, gorgeous voice and delivery. As someone else said, The Last Chance Texaco is a *magnificent* song. There is an amazing live solo version of it, from quite a bit later, when she looks frankly out of her gourd, but still nails the song.

[@ThanosZachs]

Duran Duran - Ordinary World

[@RJ-nz5jn]

Watch out. It's an earworm.

[@daveattheholdens]

RLJ is Joni Mitchell without the nerdy hippy stuff going on. Yeah it is there, but she is just so much more sophisticated and cool than that. The musicians playing on this track are the best of the best - Steve Gadd on drums, Dr. John, even everyone's favorite late 70s backup singer Micheal McDonald! Rickie Lee is still going strong in Olympia WA producing and mentoring young artists.

[@rhatman2008]

Please try the Mavericks "Tonight is The Night".
Another good one is "Sinners and Saints directed by WalterMillet.

[@chrisalldis3375]

She was a cool chick!

[@frankpenarelli9248]

have a great easter weekend keep on rocking . Check out Doobie brothers you belong to me michael mcdonald

[@Mittens.49]

Eagles...I can't tell you why, you would love

[@yw1971]

Try her 'Makin' Woopie'

[@elevenbucks5682]

Sounds like Cheryl crow, I just wanna have some fun.

[@Rem91067]

Other way around.

[@weslennon3425]

Makin' Whoopee! (with Rickie Lee Jones) ruclips.net/video/zNKEyN6_mtY/видео.html

[@LMike2004]

Don't you know Chuck? E's in love with me.

[@AdieCove]

Love your reactions!
If you haven't heard Luther Vandross do "A House is Not a Home" live, you should: ruclips.net/video/gQ9ZVGM7smE/видео.html
Likewise, Michael Jackson "I Can't Help It": ruclips.net/video/re3MOe1SBOs/видео.html
or
Dianne Reeves "We Belong Together": ruclips.net/video/neEdkwAjf68/видео.html
Linx “There’s Love”: ruclips.net/video/axjK0C-9Wlg/видео.html
Stevie Wonder
“Golden Lady”: ruclips.net/video/NA6OCGLCUec/видео.html
“Overjoyed”: ruclips.net/video/c-_nePbPhek/видео.html
Seal “Kiss From A Rose”: ruclips.net/video/yivLt9cTaio/видео.html
Natalie Cole “Lush Life”: ruclips.net/video/3YEMbEu797c/видео.html (Queen Latifah also does an excellent version)
George Benson “Moody’s Mood”: ruclips.net/video/a0TVgow_CVM/видео.html
John Lucien “Would You Believe in Me”: ruclips.net/video/8O7KVh_rMPI/видео.html
or even
MATT DAMON “My Funny Valentine”: ruclips.net/video/nlKKmnUw010/видео.html

[@johndavidson5228]

Sounds great but isn't the title "Chuckie's In Love"?
Nice reaction!

[@davefox7516]

You're beautiful

[@yw1971]

Sheryl Crow tries hard to sound like her... But there's only one RLJ

[@greybushgames1]

Can’t stand this horrible song

[@lickitup8461]

Then why listen?????
🫤

[@pamagnolia]

Great, great song!! Loved this!! It’s been years!😊