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.
Looking For A New Love
Mary Jane Girls Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Looking For A New Love' by these artists:
Jody Watley You gave me love, you did me wrong Didn't know what…
Regina Avenue Hasta la vista, baby You gave me love, you did me…
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…
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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@porkstack
Just about the best funky disco song of all time. Awesome
@freeyomnd_619
It's Punk Funk. That's what Rick James told the world what he calls his sound. Love this 🔥🔥🔥
@gregcampbell3052
Mary Jane girls are the destiny child of the 80s with more soul
@judgejurylw1026
I started dancing to this very song in 1985, and haven't stopped since, but i am tired as hell.
@fjacks1189
I was 30 when this was released, I'm 66 now and this song stills kicks ass....RIP Rick James....
@carlwhite3634
The Genius of Buffalo's Greatest, Mr. Rick James!
@maxr4448
I would pop this tape in the radio in my '82 S-10 Sport, and would drive down Freeway 99 to visit my friends in Bakersfeild, on my long change. Brings back so many good times. Thank You Mary Jane Girls. Love the Video TOO!
@nimueh4298
Good music never gets old, this is one of them.
@tomadams5474
Tight remix here. Rick James bass lines in the background. Glad I got too see him live 💯
@reginaldbrownmusic8356
ARTISTS THAT CAN PLAY THEIR OWN INSTRUMENT..AMAZING !!!!!!! TODAY MUSIC SUCKS !!!