Jersey Girl - Tom Waits / Bruce Springsteen song covered by Dave Mullen

This is my take on the lovely 'Jersey Girl' originally written and performed by Tom Waits and also covered by Bruce Springsteen who added the 3rd verse in this version. (as far as I know that is true, perhaps someone can confirm).

I recorded this version without a video cam and feature instead photographs, mainly relating to the Jersey location.

The lyrics used in my version are as follows:-

Got no time for the cornerboys
Down on the street makin' all that noise
Don't want no whores on eighth avenue
'cause tonight I'm gonna be with you
tonight I'm gonna take that ride
across the river to the Jersey side
Take my baby to the carnival
and I'll take her on all the rides
Down the shore everything's allright
You with your baby on a Saturday night
Don't you know all my dreams come true
When I'm walkin' down the streets with you

sing shala lala lalaa
Shala lala la la laa
Shala lala lalaa laa
Shala laa

You know she thrills me with all her charms
When I'm wrapped up in my baby's arms
My little angel gives me everything
I know someday she'll wear my ring
So don't bother me 'cause I've got no time
I'm on my way to see that girl of mine
nothing matters in this whole wide world
when you're in love with a Jersey girl


I see you on the street and you look so tired
I know that job you got leaves you so uninspired
When i come by to take you out to eat
You're lyin' all dressed up baby fast a - sleep
Go in the bathroom and put your makeup on
We're gonna take that brat of yours and drop her off at your mom's
I know a place where the dancing's free
Now baby won't you come with me
`cause down the shore everything's all right
You and your baby on a saturday night
Nothing matters in this whole wide world
when you're in love with a Jersey girl

and I call your name
I can't sleep at night

Sing Shala la la

Category:

Music

Tags:

• dave
• mullen
• david
• Tom
• Waits
• Bruce
• Springsteen
• cover
• folk
• rock
• blues
• accoustic
• guitar

[stonepony02]

A friend sent me this real player link a little while ago and I just thinks it's an absolutely fabulous version of Jersey Girl. I can't help but listen to it from time to time and I actually teared up a little the first time I heard it. Great job!!!

[DavidFebruary]

What a delightful comment....thankyou

[petsoundspete]

Magic Dave -One of my favourites Pet Shop Pete

[DavidFebruary]

Thanks a lot, again, Pete:)

[bigeeezy]

top effort man.  you aced it

[DavidFebruary]

thanks a lot!

[jersygrl76]

i have a jersey boy in love with this jersey girl

[cliffypp]

@sapatilhasanjo Huge Tom Waits fan myself...but hey, come on, nobody says that when you do a cover it has to sound the same? Not a lot of point is there? It's a version of jersey girl which is all it is intended to be I'm sure, and I'm sure it took some time to put together. Accept it for what it is, "a version of Jersey Girl" I am sure even the "mighty" Tom Waits would accept that.

[ianwilson2007]

@nicolemay86 he only ever did it live but a great version is on his released live album (which is also on here too)

[sexykatie90]

thumbs up if you liked this Jersey Girl - cover of Tom Waits / Bruce Springsteen song

[GregoryPatrickAgnew]

I like Tom Waits and like Springsteens versions, but there is something to this version I really like. Almost more than the other two versions. I like the folk feeling and there seems to be a touch of Irish music as well. Very well done. You on i-Tunes by chance.

[nicolemay86]

is this song actually on an album of Bruces where he made a video? I can only find youtube clips of him live in concert, and quality isnt so good, or camera is shaking too much on the youtube clips. Any actual video of song from Bruce? Was it ever on an album? Thanks for anyones help:)

[laurasIs2c]

The man gives it his own and as a Jersey Girl I know he stood real fine when he brought these lines through to his own. Well done man, you'll be alright.

[Nile101]

It's a good cover but of course it doesn't compare to the Waits original, but that doesn't mean this isn't enjoyable.

[TheHellboyrobb]

great version ,one of my fav's

[2224612]

Very nice job young sir...