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Thursday, March 19, 2020

Joan Jett - The Hit List (1990) | Analysis, Fun Facts & Trivia

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Joan Jett - The Hit List (1990)

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – The Hit List (1990)

πŸ”₯ 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

  1. "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" – 3:51
  2. "Love Hurts" – 3:21
  3. "Louie Louie" – 2:57
  4. "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" – 3:22
  5. "Badge" – 2:50
  6. "I Want You" – 3:34
  7. "Words of Love" – 2:55
  8. "Everyday People" – 2:40
  9. "You Can’t Do That" – 3:19
  10. "Make Believe" – 3:10

Album Credits

  • Artist: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
  • Year: 1990
  • Label: Blackheart Records / Epic
  • Producers: Kenny Laguna
  • 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?

πŸ’‘ Joan Jett used this album to pay tribute to artists that shaped her musical identity.
πŸ’‘ Her version of "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" introduced the song to a new audience in the 90s.
πŸ’‘ The album reflects her wide range of influences beyond punk and hard rock.
πŸ’‘ 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.