The Mary Jane Girls were an American R&B, soul, funk and disco group formed… Read Full Bio ↴The Mary Jane Girls were an American R&B, soul, funk and disco group formed in Los Angeles, California. The group's primary lineup consisted of Joanne 'JoJo' McDuffy, Kimberly 'Maxi' Wuletich, Candice 'Candi' Ghant, and Cheryl 'Cheri Wells' Bailey. Bailey eventually left the group and was replaced by Yvette 'Corvette' Marine, who stayed on until the group's dissolution in 1987. They are known for their 1980s hits "All Night Long", "Candy Man", and "In My House".
The project first began in 1979 as a solo project for Joanne McDuffy, backup vocalist for singer and producer Rick James, whom she had supported on several tours. James developed tracks with McDuffy and session vocalists the Water Sisters, creating the "Mary Jane Girls" sound. Motown offered James a contract for what it believed was the girl group he wanted to produce; not wanting to lose the deal, James lied and told Motown that the Mary Jane Girls were a group and not McDuffy's solo project. Rick got whoever he could to provide photographs to Motown. McDuffy continued to sing lead and background with the Water Sisters for all Mary Jane Girl recordings and the band sang for the group with McDuffy on tour. It is commonly believed, though not confirmed, that the group was so named due to Rick James' affinity for marijuana; a common alternate term for the substance is "Mary Jane."
Their self-titled debut album, Mary Jane Girls was released in 1983, reaching #56 on the Billboard 200, and #6 in the Top Hip-Hop/R&B charts. The album's four singles, "Candy Man", "All Night Long", "Boys" and "Jealousy" all charted. In 1985, their sophomore effort, Only Four You, was released; the single "In My House" became the group's biggest single, reaching #7 on the Billboard 200. Shortly before the release of the album, Bailey left the group and was replaced by Marine.
The only song recorded by the Mary Jane Girls not composed by Rick James was "Walk Like a Man". A cover version of the famous song by The Four Seasons featured on the soundtrack for the film A Fine Mess, this turned out to be the Mary Jane Girls' last single, reaching #41 on the Billboard 2000. In the meantime, Rick James had a falling out with Motown, eventually resulting in the dissolution of the Mary Jane Girls in 1987.
The project first began in 1979 as a solo project for Joanne McDuffy, backup vocalist for singer and producer Rick James, whom she had supported on several tours. James developed tracks with McDuffy and session vocalists the Water Sisters, creating the "Mary Jane Girls" sound. Motown offered James a contract for what it believed was the girl group he wanted to produce; not wanting to lose the deal, James lied and told Motown that the Mary Jane Girls were a group and not McDuffy's solo project. Rick got whoever he could to provide photographs to Motown. McDuffy continued to sing lead and background with the Water Sisters for all Mary Jane Girl recordings and the band sang for the group with McDuffy on tour. It is commonly believed, though not confirmed, that the group was so named due to Rick James' affinity for marijuana; a common alternate term for the substance is "Mary Jane."
Their self-titled debut album, Mary Jane Girls was released in 1983, reaching #56 on the Billboard 200, and #6 in the Top Hip-Hop/R&B charts. The album's four singles, "Candy Man", "All Night Long", "Boys" and "Jealousy" all charted. In 1985, their sophomore effort, Only Four You, was released; the single "In My House" became the group's biggest single, reaching #7 on the Billboard 200. Shortly before the release of the album, Bailey left the group and was replaced by Marine.
The only song recorded by the Mary Jane Girls not composed by Rick James was "Walk Like a Man". A cover version of the famous song by The Four Seasons featured on the soundtrack for the film A Fine Mess, this turned out to be the Mary Jane Girls' last single, reaching #41 on the Billboard 2000. In the meantime, Rick James had a falling out with Motown, eventually resulting in the dissolution of the Mary Jane Girls in 1987.
Johnny and Mary
Mary Jane Girls Lyrics
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.Placebo Johnny's always running around, trying to find certainty. He…
Ania Johnny's always running around, trying to find certainty. H…
Bryan Ferry & Todd Terje Johnny's always running around Trying to find certainty He n…
Bryan Ferry Todd Terje Johnny's always running around Trying to find certainty He…
Johnny And Mary I must be going (female-don't go) My heart is showing (femal…
KITCHEN - Placebo Johnny's always running around Trying to find certainty He n…
Kovács Kati Johnny nemrég suliba járt, és este korán már ágyba…
Melissa Manchester Johnny's always running around Trying to find certainty He…
Nouvelle Vague Johnny's always runnin' around Tryin' to find certainty He n…
Placebo (Robert Palmer) Johnny's always running around, trying to find certainty. H…
Robert Palmer Johnny's always running around Trying to find certainty He n…
Status Quo Johnny's always running around trying to find certainty He n…
The Notwist Johnnyâ's always running around Trying to find certainty He …
Tina Turner Johnny's always running around Trying to find, certainty H…
Todd Terje Johnny's always running around Trying to find certainty He …
Todd Terje & Bryan Ferry Johnny's always running around Trying to find certainty He…
Todd Terje Feat. Bryan Ferry Johnny's always running around Trying to find certainty He n…
Todd Terje&Bryan Ferry Johnny's always running around Trying to find certainty He…
´Status Quo Johnny's always running around trying to find certainty He …
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We have lyrics for these tracks by Mary Jane Girls:
All Night Long Hey, baby Would you meet me on the roof tonight I got…
All night long{Huslers Convention Remix) Hey, baby Would you meet me on the roof tonight I got…
Boys BOYS ARE YOUNG BOYS ARE OLD MOST MEN ACT LIKE BOYS IM…
Break It Up Up, up, up I can break it up Up, up I can break…
Candy Man When I wake up in the mornin' You bring me breakfast…
Girlfriend May be silly for me to feel this way about…
I Betcha Baby, I betcha if I want to Betcha if I want…
In My House Well you can just believe I'm the only girl in…
Jealousy Jealousy Jealousy Jealousy Just look at me Can't you see t…
Leather Queen Let me be your leather queen tonight Let me be tour…
On The Inside Nothing hurts worse than a heart in pain And there's nothing…
Shadow Lover I've been sleeping alone Holding close my pillow tight Hopin…
Walk Like A Man Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Walk, walk, walk,…
Wild And Crazy Love [Wild and crazy love] [Wild and crazy love] [Wild and crazy …
You Are My Heaven Tonight I’m gonna touch the sky with you And let your…
You On My Mind Tonight, I'm gonna touch the sky with you And let your…
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@victor.polivkin
Johnny's always running around
Trying to find certainty
He needs all the world to confirm
That he ain't lonely
Mary counts the walls
Knows he tires easily
Johnny thinks the world would be right
If it could buy truth from him
Mary says he changes his mind
More than a woman
But she made her bet
Even when the chance was slim
Running around
Running around
Johnny says he's willing to learn
When he decides he's a fool
Johnny says he'd live anywhere
When he earns the time
Mary combs her hair
Says she should be used to it
Mary always hedges her bets
She never knows what to think
She says that he still acts like he's
Being discovered
Scared that he'll be caught
Without a second thought
Running around
Running around
Running around
Running around
Johnny feels he's wasting his breath
Trying to talk sense to her
Mary says he's lacking a
Real sense of proportion
So she combs her hair
Knows he tires easily
Johnny's always running around
Trying to find certainty
He needs all the world to confirm
That he ain't lonely
Mary counts the walls
Says she should be used to it
Running around
Running around
Running around
Running around
@francescopaolociampone
To whoever is listening to this song now, wherever you are.... Sending you love, peace, healing and all good wishes. May your life be good❤
@sywz8028
You too ❤
@Trisa953
Спасибо! И Вам благополучия, мира в душе и любви!!!❤❤❤
@mandywood3327
Thank you 😊
@svitlanakabysh6217
Same to you 😊
@luciadiz5484
@kraftounpiyaso2857
Bryan Ferry's voice is hauntingly beautiful. No other voice comes close. Im in tears. This is such a masterpiece.
@user-tb4lg4ws7j
музыка волшебство . я хочу быть среди людей которым нравится эта музыка. мы друг друга чувствуем
@user-du2ge9cq7f
Просто блаженство! Отрывает от реальности!
@Faith-um1fq
I totally get that