Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – The Hit List (1990)
🔥 Released in 1990, The Hit List is a covers album by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, featuring reinterpretations of classic rock, punk, and pop songs that influenced Joan Jett’s musical style. The album highlights her ability to transform well-known tracks into her own gritty, hard-edged sound while staying faithful to their core energy.
Album Tracklist
- "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" – 3:51
- "Love Hurts" – 3:21
- "Louie Louie" – 2:57
- "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" – 3:22
- "Badge" – 2:50
- "I Want You" – 3:34
- "Words of Love" – 2:55
- "Everyday People" – 2:40
- "You Can’t Do That" – 3:19
- "Make Believe" – 3:10
Album Credits
- Artist: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
- Year: 1990
- Label: Blackheart Records / Epic
- Producers: Kenny Laguna
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Line-up:
- Joan Jett – vocals, guitar
- Ricky Byrd – guitar
- Kasim Sulton – bass
- Lee Crystal – drums
Most Popular Tracks
- "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" – AC/DC cover and main single
- "Love Hurts" – emotional reinterpretation of the classic ballad
- "Louie Louie" – high-energy rock version
- "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" – Creedence Clearwater Revival cover
Fun Facts
- The album is entirely made up of cover songs from different eras and genres.
- "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" was originally recorded by AC/DC in 1976.
- Joan Jett selected songs that had a personal influence on her musical development.
- The album spans influences from the 1950s to the 1970s.
- It was one of the first full covers projects released by a major rock artist at the time.
Trivia
- "Love Hurts" was originally recorded by The Everly Brothers and later popularized by Nazareth.
- "Louie Louie" is one of the most covered songs in rock history.
- "Badge" was originally written by Eric Clapton and George Harrison for Cream.
- "You Can’t Do That" is a Beatles cover.
- "Everyday People" appears again, showing Jett’s continued appreciation for the song.
Did You Know?
💡 Joan Jett used this album to pay tribute to artists that shaped her musical identity.
💡 Her version of "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" introduced the song to a new audience in the 90s.
💡 The album reflects her wide range of influences beyond punk and hard rock.
💡 Even as a covers album, it maintains a consistent Joan Jett sound throughout.
Commercial Performance
- The album achieved moderate chart success on the Billboard 200.
- "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" received radio airplay and MTV rotation.
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