Rickie Lee Jones - Chuck E's In Love | The Story Behind The Song | Top 2000 a gogo

[@ExtremeRecluse]

She still has her voice. She could fill an auditorium. She had a huge fan base. Nobody can perform covers of her songs correctly. She has a style that was totally original. I couldn't get enough of her songs back in the 70s.

[@ML-jk3sz]

She has a Cajun way of speaking or singing her lyrics, she has that Cajun pronunciation.

[@sabiantheomnivore5592]

@@ML-jk3sz Can youn apologise to all those Cjun people..?

[@ML-jk3sz]

@@sabiantheomnivore5592Sure, I'll get right on that.

[@davidlaskiewicz4963]

I hear a bit of Tom Waits in her style .

[@Novaheart1998]

I still have the 45 I got in 79 when I was a little kid. One day I hope she signs it. Its a timeless cool song.

[@rebeccaann7920]

My mom just passed away 4 weeks ago, I remeber my mother showing me this song. She told me she use to love her in the 70s and this song was her favorite. Well I now have this on my moms playlist of her favorite songs. So when I miss her, I blast this song, love it.

[@farmyardflavours]

im so sorry. your words made me cry

[@brunoclaren1110]

Mooie herinnering aan je moeder ; koester dit liedje als aandenken aan je moeder . -

[@sabiantheomnivore5592]

It's my only sisters tribe of songs now,,, I'm older but I heard her sing. Hard to deciide what to play as either of us would be happy to know we might be Chuck-E...

[@brucemckenziefraser139]

I'm a Brit and I was 19 in 1979 and living in London at the time. This defines that summer for me, and remains in my top 10 songs of all time. Thank you, ma'am, for your beautiful voice and soul ❤

[@taniamcphelim6900]

I was a 12 year old girl when this song came out l loved it the first time l seen her sing it on tv. I loved her the way she sang it l loved her red beret hat. I asked my mother to buy me a red beret like the girl who sings chucke in love. She got me a black beret instead but l wanted a red one. As l wanted to look like the girl that sang that song l love. I was very disappointed. My mum said black goes with more. But l just loved this song and the girl who sang it l thought she was beautiful. I use to sing this song on my record player in my room l would do the actions like she did and sing in my mirror with my hair brush as a microphone. Such good memories of this song. Still love the song. Love you Ricki Lee

[@nancychace8619]

Always liked her. Hope she's doing well these days.

[@broncodeviltexas]

"A real friend picks you up at the airport" sounds like a line from a song. So true.

[@fullclipaudio]

I'd get you at Burbank - LAX, not so much.

[@terryfriend16]

It's a lovely thought

[@Lotmeister]

"'Animals are our Friends' but they won't pick you up at the airport!" - Bobcat Goldthwait

[@thedudeabides3930]

That line stuck out.

[@nobodythatyouknow241]

That definitely struck a cord for me.

[@gonavy5607]

I saw her perform a few years ago in San Francisco and she blew the room away. The magic she brings on stage… amazing.

[@farmyardflavours]

i agree. i saw her recently in Boulder and she was incredible and everyone was just as excited as i was. it was also magical

[@michaelcastro6731]

I'm so envious! I keep going back to that song and that first album. It's magical!

[@tanyaroberson9629]

I remember being obsessed with this album when it came out. I love every single song on it and still do.

[@ydonnay3145]

Yes, this reminds me of the record player and playing an entire album, enjoying every song on both sides.

[@robertkess9907]

It's a shame we have to grow old, I still see her fresh faced old soul, that bohemian chick with the beanie hat lighting a hand rolled cigarette and I always will. That first album is still one of my all timers, it sets a mood, it has a flow emotionally that weaves the listener in and out of. Just a brilliant collection of great storytelling, and the musicians that populate the sonic landscape within are the best of the best. The album will never diminish or degrade, it holds up today as well as if you're hearing it for the very first time. To me it's like an old friend come to call when I hear it.

[@robertkess9907]

@@Sheerkat7 Hi There, I fully agree, but I'm old. My dad used to say no one wants to get old, but no one wants to stop having birthdays either. And The Who famously once sang "I hope I die before I get old" aren't we lucky that didn't happen? Here's something you might enjoy about raging against the dying of the light as we age. The Who just put out a brand new album (both members in their 70's) and there's a brilliant line from the song Rockin N Rage. "I'm Rockin Rage well past my prime, denying the curtain, wasting no time" it gives me the chills just to hear that. Never stop fighting! I'll post it for you, check it out and see if you like it. If you get a chance let me know what you think, I'd love to get your take on the song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/amrJh4KFebGIr5I Cheers!

[@BeverlyM52]

I don’t look young, but I love me better now that I’m old. And I see others much more clearly, so I seldom waste time. 🧓🏻

[@UFOS4]

Agree completely. I love that album. Bought it in the 70's and treasure it still.

[@rjjcms1]

bravestwoman One thing I learned from doing history at junior school was that for most of human history it certainly was,with war,pestilence,tyranny and more out to get you. Perhaps that gave me lower expectations than a lot of people who become disappointed by life.

[@sustainableplanner]

Now that I’ve lived long enough to lose too many friends and family, yep, each birthday is a privilege.

[@lawrenceaderneck7165]

loved Rickie in that rasberry beret

[@m0L3ify]

I was introduced to her music in the mid 90's by a depressed camp counselor going through a breakup. He was a really great guy and I was just a sad teenager looking for someone to talk to. It's kind of weird how just one conversation late at night with a person I never saw again still holds some meaning for me. I listened to Rickie Lee Jones for most of that year. But my favorite song is the one she hates. I love hearing her talk because it reminds me of Orb's "Little Fluffy Clouds". I just love her voice and her accent. It's so unique. I listened to that song endlessly in my 20's. I could listen to her talk all day. She has such a soothing way of speaking.

[@justinesportsmedicine]

Damn it! Who recommended this Rickie Lee Jones video to me?! Hell, now I’ve wasted my entire day listening to every song a million times over on her album of the same name. I first heard in it 1983 as an unsettled young boy from New Orleans that damn 1979 album, holy shit, it was like valium. I’ve been moved by the pain of Joplin, felt Chaka Khan’s unrelenting and unforgiving fire (talking to her album I did tell her that I loved her) and as the wall flower of every house party as a teen I turned into “The Party Animal” by Tina Marie’s square biz. But Rickie, thank you for you, your album Rickie Lee Jones you channeled that performance from some other-worldly spiritual realm. I still shade through every emotion listening to it. By the way I still haven’t found a Jukebox that goes “Doy’t, Doy’t” and I still think of Last Chance Texaco when my female friends complain of not being able to find a good man. But Rickie’s song “Company” always leaves me fighting with all my manly strength to hold back the tears remembering my sister and best friend, damn you Rickie! I recognize the area of New Orleans you live, my grandparents lived near there. I can pass on now when he calls me home cause Missy Rickie Lee Jones you completed me long ago baby girl, big kiss.

[@kristyjohnson2820]

Wow! Your magnificent written homage to Rickie Lee Jones and that incredible album she made, brought me to tears.

[@justinesportsmedicine]

@@kristyjohnson2820 Thanks Miss Kristy but It's kinda like that Ink Blot test, some people see stuff and other can't see any shapes at all. Rickie like you and others on this KZbin channel have been moved by this beautiful singer song writer.

[@efhs1970]

Thank you Rickie Lee, one of my favorite songs! Thanks for sharing the background!

[@pbohearn]

Larry Bulger And, “only a real friend picks you up at the airport.” Related to Whitey??

[@johnkuipers7829]

One of the worse songs of that era. And she accepted the Grammy stoned.

[@ludochem]

Rickie have a unique voice. it's an instrument in itself !

[@UFOS4]

She is an original and her first album is a treasure. Especially love "Last Chance Texaco". It's moody, lonely, sad and spectacular.

[@StephenS-2025]

I will go listen now. Ty!

[@pbohearn]

UFOS4 yes so heartbreakingly beautiful. I could been mobile, I coulda been standard....

[@StephenS-2025]

Great song. Agreed. Makes me think of the Great Joni and to understand Sheryl Crow better.

[@traceymallard]

UFOS4 I have sang that song so many times!!!! I miss her music so much!!!

[@FMHammyJ]

Second favourite after "Night Train"....but every song on the record is a gem.....

[@nervo6321]

One of my faves summer 1979.....this song never ever dates.....

[@lauranceemory4448]

Love Rickie Lee. Saw her in Portland just after 1st album came out. She did a 90 minute encore, reported because her mom came down from Olympia for the show. One of top 3 concerts I've seen in my longish life.

[@jimmyjoejeeter2366]

Hey what concert hall was she playing at?

[@lauranceemory4448]

@@jimmyjoejeeter2366 It was the Civic Auditorium.

[@Papin47]

Had the good fortune to see her live a few months ago, for the first time. Brilliantly cool and intimate evening, with the smoothest storyteller/musicians of our time. Looking forward to the next concert, Rickie❤️🎼

[@twoweary]

That song was a part of my young adulthood, very special . Thank you Rickie .

[@JamieLeeKnoxville]

Sadly, Chuck E. Weiss who this song was written about has died...he passed 19 July 2021 after a long battle with cancer. I had met him a couple times as he lived in a building I had friends in. He was a crusty but honest & nice guy. He will be missed but we still have his music. Rest in Power Chuck E.

[@UrielsJunkDrawer]

I loved this song, when it came out. A perfect voice for this tune.

[@pgiuliano7]

"Troubadour, Left over club in a leftover town" brilliant observation!

[@himsyambrose]

that "left over club" gave her the opportunity so should could showcase her music. She is a bitter bitch. I met her.

[@richardmurphy9006]

What a great era for songwriting and troubadours

[@markleon411]

One of America's foremost songwriters. So many great songs. She still has a little girl voice.

[@g-girl9867]

She didn't write it! Jimmy Page and Robert Plant write it!

[@rickshearer]

This (me) Rick E's in love with the style of Rickie. A lot of female Indie pop singers today use that style of enunciation, but over-do it. Not Rickie. Her style was natural and not forced. Best of all was her timing and dynamics!

[@rocknrollmonkey8668]

rix SHEARER ism Sheryl Crow should pay Rickie royalties for nicking her style.

[@saxmidiman]

Look out, the Sun Caught Me Crying when I saw this. I Love You Rickie! Thank you for sharing your wonderful voice with the world.

[@letmetellyousomething123]

Have some great memories from that period. Hearing this song when I was 20 was like a breath of warm air over me. Great Album.

[@mv11000]

A great lady and a real poet

[@danaguillorysam1180]

I've loved this song since hearing the first note of the guitar and watching her perform on what I think was Saturday Night Live when I was 9 years old. I thought she was the absolute coolest, so beautiful, and extremely talented. I bought the 45 and it's still at my Parents' house.

[@garryfimister6878]

The Drummer makes this song a classic.

[@hertzdem1]

Steve Gadd

[@yw1971]

@@hertzdem1 Obviously. Almost the same bit as in '50 ways to leave your lover'

[@charmerci]

Europe does in depth stories on our treasures while America sends them to the dustpile - outside of local news interest stories. One of our best singer-songwriters ignored by the average American.

[@jabbahursty]

i remember back in the day listening to hundreds if not thousands of album and every so often one just blew my mind on first listen. "Rickie Lee Jones" was just such an album for me

[@w5cdt]

Saw her in the Newark airport as I was coming back from Europe back in 2019 (I think). 1000’s of people in the terminal but I recognized her instantly. Spoke briefly and left her to finish her lunch/dinner. I was sooo thrilled to meet her!! She was very sweet to put up with me.

[@jinisteffani8035]

Still the quintessential hippy free spirit she always was......

[@cicobuffy]

As near perfect as any song can get

[@tazzie2shoos]

I always loved this song, and feel blessed to have watched the background of it - also I love Rickie Lee Jones' vibe, she comes across as a beautiful, free soul.

[@pabloalarroyo]

Fantastic song and equally fantastic story, I love the way she talks about " when we were three ", life isn't always abc and 1,2,3 , but it's real, genuine and special.

[@andya2665]

I was in HS when Chuck E. came out. Didnt have the album, didnt know anyone with the album, but the song was on the radio and in my head, and I was a prog head.

[@traceymallard]

I absolutely know every word to every song she sang including this one!!!!

[@lucass1701]

Little Fluffy Clouds too? 😀 I know, it is not singing, but..

[@d.j.2803]

Rickie Lee, we still Love you out here in the World.

[@ProfessorChomsky]

Great wee interview there, RLJ is an absolutely magnificent poet/artist, it's been magic being alive at the same time x

[@lisacantlose]

Chuck E was my friend for many years. He was the coolest. Rickie back in the day wasn’t very friendly but then again, everyone wanted to know her. I think a big reason Chuck & her weren’t “in contact” as she said, was because he was alway very down to earth. He was always kind. I hope Rickie is still doing well. Chuck has passed and it broke my heart but his music lives on. If you’re reading this right now, go check out his music. 🫰🏼

[@eversun77]

I bought your album in 1979 and I still love every song 👍

[@oldenmcgroen]

Great song. I remember it well. I was a sophomore in college when it came out. Fell in love instantly. This was one of the coolest tunes of its time. Still is.

[@charlespeterwatson9051]

I've finally made my peace with this song after suffering from relatives and friends smiling at me whenever it played.

[@grasshopperatlaw]

This song is one of the most unbelievably amazing songs ever written---they don't write'm like that anymore!

[@csu111]

Saw her in her hey day at Poplar Creek Illinois. Put on a fantastic show.....

[@joesimon2018]

The Magazine is my favorite album of hers. Great horns. Great production. Great songwriting. What else you want?

[@traceyyoung1592]

Such a cool story from such a cool lady! Love ya Rikki😎

[@iecrime]

A clear childhood memory of mine was seeing RLJ perform Chuck E's in Love on SNL in 1979. Thought she was so cool and loved the song. I wasn't even 10yo yet though my parents had become huge SNL fans by that point and they allowed my sister and I to watch stay up late to watch it.

[@WhatTheFk09]

No matter how much she changes the version (slowed down), what we heard on the radio in 1979, can’t be topped! 7/3/19 @ 3:09P.

[@chuckanderberg7209]

The first time I heard this song, I was driving to Madison to see my future wife at her work. As the song started, I thought, "Hmm, catchy tune and nice lyrics." When Rickie Lee got to the chorus, I knew that I was in for a ton of feedback from my friends, because at that time I, Charles Edward, was (and still am) in love with her. 42 years of marriage. I still have the lp and I still love the song. Coincidentally, Van Halen had a minor hit around the same time, so my friends loved saying, "Chuckie's in love and Jamie's crying."

[@remoteviewer57]

"A REAL FRIEND PICKS YOU UP AT AN AIRPORT"!

[@rockislandred]

RIP Chuck E. Weiss

[@larrykuzniak]

I worked at a radio station where the boss came in and said he’d fire me if I played it once more. Just following the format.

[@eagandereagander6471]

She's always been one of my favorites, and especially this album. I still have it. Unique styling, lilting voice.

[@auntmaryspals7978]

Oh, what memories of that album. I was in my mid twenties and on a road trip to Florida when it was popular. We listened to the tape over and over in the car. I just love Rickie Lee.

[@OToole2.0]

I loved that story, walk to the car (not home = respectful) dancing on the street = ROMANTIC! I love that.

[@joshuabrande2417]

Wow! something like nearly 50 years ago, this song was HOT and stayed that way for a long time. It's still a great song.

[@dgheindel]

This is one the most masterfully performed songs of its genre. I’m not the least bit hip and it makes me feel so after all these decades.

[@toniacollinske2518]

Chuck E's in Love was my first introduction to her. Then I fell in love with all her work. Immensely talented.

[@MichaelBone-hj7sr]

Boy! Did I rush out to buy this Vinyl Record when I heard Chuck E's. I was Only 17. Wish I was Seventeen AGAIN. Love your House Ricky Lee. Thats MY kinda House 💙🤍❤️ And I say Thank You to my Dad who Made Jazz Music an Integral part of my Auditory Soundscape in my Childhood as Normal. Thanks Dad. Thanks Rickie Lee

[@souldeep808]

The first thing that grabbed me on this song was the that drum beat!!!!! Sick and funky! Reading the comments here, I found out it was Steve Gadd!! Makes sense now!!! LOL

[@nobodythatyouknow241]

Cool, I learned something today. I was a big fan of Ricki Lee Jones back in the day. And have discovered Tom Waits in the recent past. However, I didn't know that they were an item back then.

[@MisterstereoOso]

Oh my, that first albumn is an absolute classic, I still play it all these years later, along with Toms albumns ..........priceless talents..

[@mladyriad]

Am now a fan here 💙 Had to explain that while I dug this talented artist b4 this took me 2 another level of appreciation. My eldest daughter is a huge fan and now I get it. We actually attended a multi stage event in Portland Oregon in the 90z where we got to see the likes of Lenny K Dave M and yeah RLD too‼️ Needless to say it was awesome but I was in shrooms so missed out on a few moments here n there overall~lol Was still a very good trip indeed~*

[@ray.pittssongwriter6544]

Wow, this was in 1979 and I'm just hearing about Rickie Lee Jones .. what an amazing talent and what a character I would love to have known then, or how for that matter .. 4th song of hers tonignt, and also the 4th song I've lever heard .. all amazing!!

[@PInk77W1]

I love Rickie Lee Jones way too much

[@stephengriffin9992]

What a great guy by all accounts is Chuck Weiss. Ricky Lee Jones has such a repertoire of brilliant tunes my favourite being the album Pirates where she worked with Becker & Fagen with superb results. Like to see her discuss working with them. Great video and thanks for posting.

[@kitano0]

I caught Rickie Lee on a concert on TV a few years back, and she was fantastic. She sounded just like she did on that first album! I began a deep-dive into her music, because I hadn't thought of her for years. As good as a writer that she is, she's recorded some wonderful covers, too!

[@johnSmith-yn7dg]

One of a kind song! Special magic :)

[@vannjunkin8041]

The unmistakable New Orleans..

[@kennywowie]

One of the last LPs I remember buying was the Magazine. I treasured it so. RLJ was one of the great shining lights from the 70's. At a time when some people were going toward disco, big hair, or glitz, here comes this astonishingly adorable and talented bohemian chick who writes her own songs and has a style all her own. Such good times. Her live version of "My Funny Valentine" is the best.

[@naturalartfilms]

Beautiful little film. She is very cool !

[@timwild5964]

Love to see my hometown! Had no idea she now lives in New Orleans!

[@MrHarpette]

Well, are you gonna go see her to give her a thumbs up?

[@lynn151haj]

1979 when this album/record/vinyl came out, it epitomises 'Cool' attitude. i would spin her records often as an undergrad uni student. Her songs r especially memorable because the friend who first introduced me to her songs has since passed away, leaving us a few YT videos of our times together w RLJ songs as the background songs to his videos.

[@carolyncarrington4774]

That was my song, loved the ending

[@gails.mcfarland1632]

You do such a wonderful dove coo!!! A real treat to come across this. I was playing & singing your 1st Album in kitchen this am cooking breakfast ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@christopherstewart6468]

I think, Ricky is my favorite. And over these years, she has just grown sweeter. ♡

[@regaltip8A]

My introduction to the brilliance of Steve Gadd.....

[@joesantamaria5874]

Villaboy perfection, pocket like mad.

[@deanrane1961]

Very cool drummer.

[@kitano0]

Mine was "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover"

[@johnstevenson5405]

@Jeff Strickland It really does. To this day still the greatest fill ever.

[@williamparker1085]

still an original bless her............she still has a wonderful older vibe

[@vghart955]

On Saturday Afternoons in 1963, still my go to Rickie song.

[@bradcox8468]

She has written some beautiful songs - Chuck E is a great entry point to a wonderful catalog of music, remarkable moments

[@reuireuiop0]

Chuck E Weiss still is in music . Look for his Two Tone Car, solid piece of rocking blues'

[@reuireuiop0]

Just read an other comment saying Chuck died in 2021 Rest in Peace

[@MrHarpette]

This was very tastefully crafted video. Congrats!

[@ldrobarts]

Such an adorable woman n voice. I remember the song well.

[@Toilbaby]

Growing old leaves of us with sweet/bittersweet (?) memories. These memories need to stay in the past and left to memory. ☺️

[@PrinceCharmingsMom2930]

Rickie Lee Jones, you are wonderful!

[@skulmoski1]

I miss Chuck E. I'm a Tom Waits fan since the late 1970's. And the fabulous Rickie is one cool cat.

[@friedaticer3156]

Love love love this !!!💗

[@kaivrock]

So hard to pick a favorite but I think Last Chance Texaco is just brilliant.

[@musicmad67]

Loved this album, first one I ever bought. 🎶🎸💚☮

[@PinkPants]

I really wish I had seen her live in the early days when she came out with that record because I listened to it many times

[@leticiarodriguez8416]

What a beautiful artist, grounded.

[@j.c985]

Badass songs

[@jbt6007]

Such a beautiful sane grounded artist ... Ms Rickie Lee.

[@paulholloway1447]

Immensely awesome beautiful song

[@dianealbrecht496]

God, i remember this song! Loved it...still do! What a talent!

[@David-yw2lv]

One of the blue eyed soul songs ever made.