single · September 1, 1978
Is She Really Going Out with Him?
Universal Music Group InternationalSee this day
new waverockpost-punk
This 1978 single was Joe Jackson's debut, a sardonic snapshot of relationship anxieties that became an unexpected hit.
- The song reached number 21 on the UK Singles Chart and number 42 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
- It was featured in the 1980 film 'The Rules of Golf'.
- The music video, featuring Jackson and his band performing in a sparse, black-and-white setting, became an early MTV staple.
Joe Jackson is a British musician, known for his distinctive blend of post-punk, new wave, and pop. He rose to prominence in the late 1970s and early 1980s with his sharp songwriting and energetic performances.
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