The 1981 power-pop tune inspired by the Kinks that became a hit thanks to a daytime soap opera

Rick Springfield says his classic cut was influenced by “You Really Got Me.” But it was his TV career that gave it the boost it needed ...
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Rick Springfield Reunites With His Iconic Les Paul Guitar, Teases New Music

Rick Springfield’s recent reunion is a full-circle rock moment and a major tease of what’s ahead for the 'Jessie's Girl' ...
American Songwriter

How Rick Springfield Scored His Last Top 40 Hit Before a Decade-Long Layoff

Buoyed by one of the biggest hits of the decade, Rick Springfield enjoyed an impressive run as one of the most consistent hitmakers in the first half of the 80s. And, like many of that era, the second ...
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Rick Springfield Responds to Critics Who Call Him a One-Hit Wonder

Rick Springfield Responds to Critics Who Call Him a One-Hit Wonder originally appeared on Parade. '80s rocker Rick Springfield was recently asked in an interview what he would say to critics who call ...