Shortly after that, with Kenny's assistance, Joan formed the backing group "The Blackhearts" with three obscure New York area musicians: Gary Ryan on bass, Eric Ambel (replaced shortly thereafter by Rick Byrd) on guitar and Lee Crystal on drums. After almost a year of touring, Joan's first album with The Blackhearts, entitled I Love Rock'N'Roll came out in December of 1981. The album included a version of "Little Drummer Boy" on the pre-Christmas editions. The album's impact on the music scene was immediate with the LP reaching the Top Five, while the single "I Love Rock'n'Roll" hit the very top of the Billboard's Charts on March 20, 1982 and stayed #1 for 7 weeks. Joan Jett had come back from nowhere.
A string of Top 40 hits followed, as well as sellout tours with The Police, Queen, and Aerosmith, among others. Jett was the second American act of any kind to perform behind the Iron Curtain, the first one being Blood, Sweat & Tears in Romania in 1969. She was among the first English-speaking rock acts to appear in Panama and the Dominican Republic.
Forced label changes in the 80's led to a decline in popularity. Despite the follow-up albums "Album" and "Glorious Results of a Misspent Youth" being praised by her devout fans, neither got the attention or radio play the first two albums received.
After receiving her own MTV New Year's Eve special, Jett beat out a number of contenders to appear in the movie Light of Day with Michael J. Fox. It was about this time that Ryan and Crystal left the Blackhearts. They were soon replaced by the powerful rhythm section of Thommy Price and Kasim Sulton. Later that year, Jett released "Good Music", which featured appearances by The Beach Boys, The Sugarhill Gang and singer Darlene Love. The album only spawned two minor singles which received little airplay. This label decided the band had to either take in outside help or they would lose their contract.
And so they did. Her next release, Up Your Alley, went multi-platinum and was followed by "The Hit List", which was an international hit. Popular songwriter/producer Desmond Child was brought in, resulting in the release of album "Up Your Alley". This album brought the band a resurgence in popularity, with top 10 singles "I Hate Myself for Loving You" and "Little Liar".
This return to the spotlight would be short-lived, however. Follow-up album "The Hit List", an all-cover songs release, spawned only a minor hit with Jett's version of AC/DC's "Dirty Deeds".
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts became the first rock band to perform a series of shows at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway, breaking the record at the time for the fastest ticket sell-out ever.
1991 and 1994 had two more releases, "Notorious" and "Pure & Simple". But radio had started looking to grunge by this time, and neither album got the attention they deserved.
In the 1990s, Jett and Laguna released "Flashback", a compilation of her career so far on their own Blackheart Records. Her next release, "Notorious" (which featured The Replacements' Paul Westerberg) was the last with Sony/CBS as Jett switched to Warner Brothers.
In 1994, the Blackhearts released the well received Pure and Simple, which featured tracks written with Kat Bjelland (Babes in Toyland), Donita Sparks (L7) and Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill).
While a slew of hits packages, some with an occasional new or previously unreleased track were released following this, it would be 10 years before a new studio album would appear.
This would be 2004's "Naked", and thus far has been a Japan-only release. The album sees Jett returning to a more raw and experimental sound, closer to that of her first 4 releases than the polished material that began with "Good Music".
Failing to get "Naked" released in other markets, Jett released on a more international level "Sinner" in June 2006, on Blackheart Records, her own label.. This album featured many remixed tracks from "Naked", and a complete rewrite of "Stuck in the Middle" to new version "Riddles". Lead-off single and video was a cover of "A.C.D.C." by Sweet.
To support the album, the band appeared on the 2006 Warped Tour, and embarked on a Fall 2006 tour with Eagles of Death Metal.
After a long break from recording, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts released a 6-song EP of new material, "Mindsets," in June 2023.
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Had Enough
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Lyrics
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When the fightin' started you turned your head
You left me stranded like I was dead
You run for cover when the
Heat is on
Show your colors
Now you're gone
Had enough
You ain't for me
Had enough I've had enough of you
You show no passion you show no class
It's time for me to move my ass
You rain storm cloud
You ain't no friend
Don't wanna see your face again
Had enough
Had enough of you
You ain't for me
Had enough I've had enough of you
The drama's over
I just wanna say
You're gonna want me back someday
But don't come askin' for
One more time
You had your chance
Now I want mine
Had enough had enough of you
You ain't for me
Had enough had enough of you
You ain't for me
Had enough
Had enough of you
You ain't for me
Had enough I've had enough of you
The lyrics of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts' song "Had Enough" describe the end of a tumultuous relationship. The person she is addressing turned a blind eye when things got tough and left her to fend for herself. She is tired of the lack of passion, class and friendship in this person, hence, she wants to cut any ties and move on, but she expects that one day, this person will want her back. However, she knows better than to fall for that trap again.
The lyrics of this song conveys a message of self-empowerment and determination to walk away from an unhealthy relationship. Joan Jett's signature strong vocals drive home the message of the song, highlighting the importance of setting boundaries and letting go of those who bring nothing but negativity in our lives. The song invokes feelings of frustration and strength, urging listeners to take control of their lives and move on from toxic relationships to reach a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
When the fightin' started you turned your head
In times of trouble, you abandon me and turn a blind eye to my struggles.
You left me stranded like I was dead
You left me alone and helpless, as though I were already dead or insignificant.
You run for cover when the Heat is on
You flee from challenges or difficult situations, instead of facing them head on.
Show your colors Now you're gone
You revealed your true nature or intentions and then disappeared from my life.
Had enough Had enough of you You ain't for me
I have reached my limit and can no longer tolerate your presence or behavior, as you are not a good fit for me.
You show no passion you show no class
You lack enthusiasm or genuine interest, and also lack a sense of refinement or dignity.
It's time for me to move my ass
I need to take action and get moving, instead of being stuck in the same frustrating situation with you.
You rain storm cloud You ain't no friend
You bring negativity and difficulty into my life, and are not a true friend who supports and uplifts me.
Don't wanna see your face again
I don't want to be reminded of the pain and disappointment you have caused me, and choose to move on without you.
The drama's over I just wanna say
I am tired of the chaos and turmoil that has surrounded us, and want to express my feelings and thoughts.
You're gonna want me back someday
You will eventually realize what you have lost and regret your actions, wanting a second chance with me.
But don't come askin' for One more time You had your chance Now I want mine
Even if you do have regrets or seek reconciliation in the future, I will not give you another chance, as you had your opportunity and now it is my turn to move forward without you.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JOAN JETT, KENNETH BENJAMIN LAGUNA
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