Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Producer Jon Landau mentioned an unfinished song Bruce Springsteen had shelved, “Janey Needs a Shooter. Zevon liked the title, but misheard it as “Jeannie Needs a Shooter” and began writing his own lyrics. With Springsteen’s blessing, Zevon went ahead and recorded his version, “Jeannie Needs a Shooter,” for his album. Kris Olinger @ The LEAF Benefit 2025
Producer Jon Landau mentioned an unfinished song Bruce Springsteen had shelved, “Janey Needs a Shooter. Zevon liked the title, but misheard it as “Jeannie Needs a Shooter” and began writing his own lyrics. With Springsteen’s blessing, Zevon went ahead and recorded his version, “Jeannie Needs a Shooter,” for his album. Kris Olinger @ The LEAF Benefit 2025
