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2007 single by the Click Five
"Jenny"
The cover consists of the band's reflection in a puddle of water. The band's name and song title appear below them, colored in white.
Single by the Click Five
from the album Modern Minds and Pastimes
ReleasedApril 10, 2007
Genre
Length3:23
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Mike Denneen
The Click Five singles chronology
"Catch Your Wave"
(2005) 		"Jenny"
(2007) 		"Happy Birthday"
(2007)
Music video
"Jenny" on YouTube

"Jenny" is a song by American power pop band the Click Five. It was released on April 10, 2007, as the first single from their second studio album Modern Minds and Pastimes. The song was written by Ben Romans with Jez Ashurst of UK band Farrah and Chris Braide, while production was handled by Mike Denneen. The original demo was sung by Chris Braide.

Background

On April 10, 2007, "Jenny" was released via iTunes as the lead single from the band's second studio album Modern Minds and Pastimes. It was later released to contemporary hit radio. In an interview with Songfacts, Romans stated about the origin of the song's title: "'Jenny' is just a name. A name that scans well in songs," adding: "A lot of people are like, 'Okay, who's Jenny?' It's more a representation of anyone being fickle." There have been several rumors suggesting that the song is referencing a possible friendship between the band and South Korean singer Park Bom whose English name is Jenny due to them both attending the Berklee College of Music together. In 2016, the band's former lead vocalist Kyle Patrick said in response to the rumors circulating the song on Twitter: "We may never know the truth."

Critical reception

Chad Grischow of IGN said of the song, "The distant chugging riffs and ultra-catchy melody turn 'Jenny' into a power pop gem, despite the syrupy new wave synth blaring throughout." Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic described the track as "a fantastic neo-Weezer pop tune. This is genuinely fun pop, a ray of sunshine... the Click Five work an '80s revivalism that's big on texture but not hooks." The song received heavy rotation on Singapore radio stations.

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations for "Jenny"
Year Organization Award Result Ref(s)
2007 Boston Music Awards Song of the Year Nominated

Music video

The music video for "Jenny" premiered via MTV on July 3, 2007, and was directed by the Aggressive. It was shot sometime between April to May 2007. It was uploaded on the Atlantic Records YouTube channel on October 26, 2009.

Personnel

Credits for "Jenny" adapted from album's liner notes.

The Click Five

  • Kyle Patrick – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Joe Guese – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Ben Romans – synthesizers, backing vocals
  • Ethan Mentzer – bass, backing vocals
  • Joey Zehr – drums, percussion, backing vocals

Production

  • Mike Denneen – producer, engineer
  • Andy Vandette – mastering
  • Mike Shipley – mixing

Release history

Release history and formats for "Jenny"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various April 10, 2007 Digital download Atlantic
United States April 23, 2007 Contemporary hit radio

References

  1. ^ Chad Grischow (July 27, 2007). "The Click Five - Modern Minds And Pastimes Review". IGN. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  2. Erica Henderson (February 9, 2023). "20 Songs about Jenny". Singersroom. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  3. ^ Modern Minds and Pastimes (album liner notes). Atlantic Records. 2007.
  4. ^ Lance Fiasco (April 23, 2007). "The Click Five Unveil New Frontman". idobi Radio. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  5. Shawna Ortega (March 6, 2009). "The Click Five's Ben Romans". Songfacts. Archived from the original on November 25, 2009. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  6. Hanna Tamondong (February 15, 2022). "Omo, The Song 'Jenny' By The Click Five Is *Rumored* To Be About Park Bom". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  7. Kyle Patrick (17 December 2016). "@whacktwink @chaeslut we may never know the truth 😜" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  8. Stephen Thomas Erlewine. "Modern Minds and Pastimes Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine". AllMusic. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  9. Drima Chakraborty (June 26, 2024). "E-Junkies: The Click Five's former singer Kyle Patrick on his new music and bike accident that broke his neck". AsiaOne. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  10. Carly Cariol (October 24, 2007). "2007 Boston Music Award Nominations Announced". The Phoenix. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  11. "The Click Five - 'Jenny'". MTV. July 3, 2007. Archived from the original on September 17, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  12. "The Click Five - Jenny (Official Video)". YouTube. October 26, 2009. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  13. "Jenny - Single by The Click Five". Spotify. Retrieved December 1, 2024.

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