Just Like Jesse James

Song information

"Just Like Jesse James" peaked at No. 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in December 1989, becoming Cher's third top ten single from Heart of Stone in the US. It reached No. 9 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. The song was released in the UK in December 1989 and settled at No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1990.

Cher has stated during concert performances that she personally never much liked the song despite its successful chart performance.

Critical reception

AllMusic's Gary Hill later noted that this song isn't like the rest of the songs on the album, and called it an "effective ballad." The Daily Vault's Mark Millan described it as "country-tinged", adding that Cher "clearly reveled in singing, and although it's very 'wordy,' it recalls the days when Cher had great success in recording songs that told a story like 'Half-Breed', 'Dark Lady,' and 'Gypsies, Tramps And Thieves'." David Giles from Music Week commented that it's "a better song than 'If I Could Turn Back Time'. This is Cher in her 'no nonsense' frame of mind as she lambasts her man. Forceful and dramatic; another big hit."

Live performances

Cher performed the song on the following concert tours:

• Heart of Stone Tour (only for a rehearsal)
• Love Hurts Tour
• Do You Believe? Tour
• The Farewell Tour (sung on the first leg, the second leg and the final two shows of the tour)
• Dressed to Kill Tour

Track listing

• US and European 7" and cassette single

1. "Just Like Jesse James" – 4:06
2. "Starting Over" – 4:09

• European 12" and CD single

1. "Just Like Jesse James" – 4:06
2. "I Found Someone" – 3:42
3. "Starting Over" – 4:09

Personnel

• Cher: Vocals
• Brenda Russell, Desmond Child, Diane Warren: Backing Vocals
• John McCurry, John Putnam: Electric and Acoustic Guitars
• Alan St. Jon: Keyboards
• Hugh McDonald: Bass
• Bobby Chouinard: Drums, Percussion

Production

• Arranged and Produced by Desmond Child
• Recorded by Sir Arthur Payson; assisted by Bruce Robb
• Mixed by Mick Guzauski
• Mastered by Dan Hersch; supervised by David Donnelly
• Published by Desmobile Music Co. Inc./SBK April Music Inc./Realsongs

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications and sales

References

References

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