THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
393-Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels-C.C.Rider/Jenny Take A Ride.
1965-Number 33 single.
Best Bit-At 1.45.Over the years some songs would be banned by the BBC for what today we would deem as causing little or no offence.Then there were other songs with lyrics and meanings which went straight over the establishments heads.
The first recording of the song was by Gertrude ‘Ma’ Rainey in 1924,she was a first generation recording ‘Blues’ singer and her version was called ‘See See Rider Blues.’
The term ‘see see rider’ referred to a woman who had liberal sexual views,had been married more than once,or was skilled at sex.
Mitch Ryder is known for his dynamic stage performances and major artists who have stated that they were influenced by him include Bob Seger,John Mellencamp and Bruce Springsteen.
‘Ah Jenny Jenny won’t you come along with me.’
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