Jenny (The Click Five song)

"Jenny"
The cover consists of the band's reflection in a puddle of water. The band's name and song title appear below them, colored in white.
Single by the Click Five
from the album Modern Minds and Pastimes
ReleasedApril 10, 2007
Genre
Length3:23
Label
Songwriters
ProducerMike Denneen
The Click Five singles chronology
"Catch Your Wave"
(2005)		 "Jenny"
(2007)		 "Happy Birthday"
(2007)
Music video
"Jenny" on YouTube

"Jenny" is a song by American power pop band the Click Five. It was released on April 10, 2007, as the first single from their second studio album Modern Minds and Pastimes. The song was written by Ben Romans with Jez Ashurst of UK band Farrah and Chris Braide, while production was handled by Mike Denneen.[3] The original demo was sung by Chris Braide.

Background

On April 10, 2007, "Jenny" was released via iTunes as the lead single from the band's second studio album Modern Minds and Pastimes.[4] It was later released to contemporary hit radio.[5] In an interview with Songfacts, Romans stated about the origin of the song's title: "'Jenny' is just a name. A name that scans well in songs," adding: "A lot of people are like, 'Okay, who's Jenny?' It's more a representation of anyone being fickle."[6] There have been several rumors suggesting that the song is referencing a possible friendship between the band and South Korean singer Park Bom whose English name is Jenny due to them both attending the Berklee College of Music together.[7] In 2016, the band's former lead vocalist Kyle Patrick said in response to the rumors circulating the song on Twitter: "We may never know the truth."[8]

Critical reception

Chad Grischow of IGN said of the song, "The distant chugging riffs and ultra-catchy melody turn 'Jenny' into a power pop gem, despite the syrupy new wave synth blaring throughout."[1] Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic described the track as "a fantastic neo-Weezer pop tune. This is genuinely fun pop, a ray of sunshine... the Click Five work an '80s revivalism that's big on texture but not hooks."[9] The song received heavy rotation on Singapore radio stations.[10]

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations for "Jenny"
Year Organization Award Result Ref(s)
2007 Boston Music Awards Song of the Year Nominated [11]
2008 Myx Music Awards Favorite International Music Video Nominated [12]

Music video

The music video for "Jenny" premiered via MTV on July 3, 2007, and was directed by the Aggressive.[13] It was shot sometime between April and May 2007.[5] It was uploaded on the Atlantic Records YouTube channel on October 26, 2009.[14] The video reached number three on the MYX International Top 20 countdown.[15]

Track listing

Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Jenny"3:23
Digital download – International single[16]
No.TitleLength
1."Jenny"3:23
2."So It Goes"2:33
3."Summertime"2:38

Personnel

Credits for "Jenny" adapted from album's liner notes.[3]

Charts

Release history

Release history and formats for "Jenny"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various April 10, 2007 Digital download Atlantic [21]
United States May 1, 2007 Contemporary hit radio [22]

References

  1. 1 2 Chad Grischow (July 27, 2007). "The Click Five - Modern Minds And Pastimes Review". IGN. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  2. ↑ Erica Henderson (February 9, 2023). "20 Songs about Jenny". Singersroom. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  3. 1 2 Modern Minds and Pastimes (album liner notes). Atlantic Records. 2007. 168508-2.
  4. ↑ "Jenny – The Click Five | Release Info". AllMusic. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Lance Fiasco (April 23, 2007). "The Click Five Unveil New Frontman". idobi Radio. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  6. ↑ Shawna Ortega (March 6, 2009). "The Click Five's Ben Romans". Songfacts. Archived from the original on November 25, 2009. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  7. ↑ Hanna Tamondong (February 15, 2022). "Omo, The Song 'Jenny' By The Click Five Is *Rumored* To Be About Park Bom". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  8. ↑ Kyle Patrick [@RealKylePatrick] (17 December 2016). "@whacktwink @chaeslut we may never know the truth 😜" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  9. ↑ Stephen Thomas Erlewine. "Modern Minds and Pastimes Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine". AllMusic. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  10. ↑ Drima Chakraborty (June 26, 2024). "E-Junkies: The Click Five's former singer Kyle Patrick on his new music and bike accident that broke his neck". AsiaOne. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  11. ↑ Carly Cariol (October 24, 2007). "2007 Boston Music Award Nominations Announced". The Phoenix. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  12. ↑ Baby A. Gil (February 6, 2008). "The MYX Awards nominees". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  13. ↑ "The Click Five - 'Jenny'". MTV. July 3, 2007. Archived from the original on September 17, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  14. ↑ "The Click Five - Jenny (Official Video)". YouTube. October 26, 2009. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Click Five's engaging hooks". The Philippine Star. September 24, 2007. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Jenny [International] – The Click Five | Release Info". AllMusic. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  17. 1 2 3 "The Click Five to Invade Asia Next Week". Atlantic Records. October 2, 2007. Archived from the original on December 5, 2008. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Third Show Added in Manlia". Atlantic Records. October 4, 2007. Archived from the original on December 5, 2008. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  19. ↑ "987 Top 100 - Countdown". Mediacorp. Archived from the original on January 5, 2008. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  20. ↑ "歷史榜單查詢". Hito Radio. Voice of Taipei Broadcasting. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Jenny - Single by The Click Five". Spotify. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  22. ↑ "FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News". FMQB. Archived from the original on April 5, 2007. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
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