Jersey Girl was composed and originally released by Tom Waits. He wrote the song with his future wife, Kathleen Brennan, who was living in New Jersey in mind.
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“It is one of Waits’ most tender songs, and captures a feeling of romantic longing despite its somewhat gritty details.”
Waits said in a 1980 interview that, “I never thought I would catch myself saying ‘sha la la’ in a song … This is my first experiment with ‘sha la la.'”
Waits released the song on his 1980 album Heartattack and Vine.
In 1984, Bruce Springsteen released his version which has become a fan favorite.
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