‘The Joan Jett Song’ - The Uncommon Houseflies

It was spring 1986 in Daytona Beach, Florida, when Butch saw Joan Jett and the Blackhearts perform. After the show, he got within range of the rock star’s limo and shouted, “Marry me, Joan!” She flashed a quick smile and then disappeared into the Florida night. This song tells the story of that fateful evening. Or something. Special thanks to everyone who let us use their pictures in this video without their permission. (And yes, this is my band.)

The band:

Butch Bays - guitar, lead vocals, percussion

Kevin Gibson - bass, vocals, percussion 

Scott Gibson - lead guitar 

David Burdette - drums (but not on this track)

Recording and engineering:

Paul Moeller

Also performing:

John Hayes (drums)

Heidi Howe (backing vocals)

Kirk Kiefer (backing vocals)

Rob Marlin (backing vocals)

Nick Peay (backing vocals, percussion)

Maggie Ellis (backing vocals, percussion)

Paul Moeller (percussion)

Gina Moeller (percussion)

Songwriting credit:

Butch Bays/Kevin Gibson 

Cover art by Butch Bays/1986 Joan Jett photo by Butch Bays

Snacks:

Thornton’s

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