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Working Class Dog
1981 3:14
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Jessie's Girl

"Jessie's Girl" is a rock song written and performed by Australian artist Rick Springfield, released on the album Working Class Dog in 1981. The song captures the tension of unrequited love for a close friend's girlfriend, wrapped in a tight, hook-driven arrangement. For electric guitar players, it is a rewarding study in classic rock rhythm work, memorable riff construction, and the kind of clean, punchy tone that defined early 1980s rock.

  • Rick Springfield wrote the song himself, making it a strong example of a performer-songwriter shaping both melody and guitar parts.
  • The main guitar riff is beginner-friendly yet instantly recognizable, making it a popular choice for players building their classic rock repertoire.
  • Released on the album Working Class Dog, the song helped establish Springfield as a serious rock artist beyond his earlier pop work.
Fender Stratocaster
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Fender Stratocaster

Rick Springfield's signature black Strat with maple neck delivers the bright, snappy single-coil tone that defines hits like 'Jessie's Girl,' with its bridge pickup providing the cutting attack essential to his lead work. The responsive dynamics of stock Fender pickups let his bends and vibrato shine without compression.

Fender Telecaster
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Fender Telecaster

Springfield uses the Telecaster for its punchy, articulate rhythm tones and cutting highs that complement his pop-rock songwriting, offering an alternative bright voice when the Strat's character needs variation without sacrificing clarity.

Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Gibson Les Paul Standard

On studio tracks requiring thicker, warmer tones, Springfield's Les Paul humbuckers add midrange depth to heavier rhythm sections while maintaining the note definition his style demands, bridging his pop sensibilities with harder rock textures.

Gibson Les Paul Custom
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Gibson Les Paul Custom

The Les Paul Custom's premium construction and voice give Springfield a refined, higher-output platform for studio work where he needs richer sustain and warmth beyond the Strat's snap, enhancing dramatic arrangement shifts.

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