Roxy Music: "Jealous Guy" (1981)

"Jealous Guy" is a song written and performed by John Lennon which first appeared on his 1971 album Imagine. It is one of the most commonly covered Lennon songs, with at least ninety-two recorded cover versions, the most notable being Roxy Music's version, which reached number one in several countries three months after John Lennon's death.

According to wikipedia, following Lennon's death in 1980, Roxy Music added a cover version of the song to their set while touring in Australia, which they recorded and released in March 1981. This attracted some criticism at the time as it was suggested that they were cashing in on the success of Lennon's work following his death. The single was released by Polydor with "To Turn you on" as the B-side, with catalogue number "ROXY 2". The song was the only UK #1 hit for Roxy Music, topping the charts for two weeks in March 1981. Its B-side, called "To Turn You On", appeared on the 1982 album "Avalon", although it was slightly remixed. "Jealous Guy" featured on the compilation "Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music: The Platinum Collection".


- Lyrics:

I was dreaming of the past, and my heart was beating fast.
I bagan to lose control, I began to lose control.
I didn't mean to hurt you. I'm sorry that I made you cry.
Oh no, I didn't mean to hurt you. I'm yust a jealous guy.
I was feeling insecure you might not love me anymore.
I was shivering inside, I was shivering inside.
I didn't mean ...
I was trying to catch your eyes, though that you was trying to hide.
I was swallowing my pain, I was swallowing my pain.
I didn't mean ...