How “Jessie’s Girl” Went from a Joke to an 80s AnthemProfessor of Rock We’re heading back to the Summer of 1985, to immerse ourselves in song so saturated with nostalgia euphoria that you may never want to take it off repeat. Summer of 69 by Bryan Adams. It was a...3 years agoHow “Jessie’s Girl” Went from a Joke to an 80s AnthemProfessor of Rock0:00 / 0:00Use this feed in your RSS readerCopy the publisher’s public feed URL, or build an OPML reading list for another reader.Copy RSS URL Open RSS feed · Find feeds & export OPMLKeep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from Professor of RockMore from this feedChoose another story from Professor of Rock.How MTV’s Late-Night Play Propelled The Proclaimers to #1 with “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)”The Misquoted Lyric That Became a Fan Favorite: Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind”How the B-52s’ “Rock Lobster” Defined a Decade EarlyHow a DJ Accidentally Saved The O’Jays with “Love Train”Eric Clapton’s Emotional Journey Behind “Tears in Heaven”The Story Behind "Good Lovin’" by The Young RascalsThe Perfectionism Behind Steely Dan’s "Peg" and Its Legendary BackstoryHow Pink Floyd’s "Another Brick in the Wall" Became a Controversial #1 Hit