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I Don't Want to Go Home

Southside Johnny · 1976

34 min · 10 tracks · blues · blue-eyed soul

A vibrant blend of blue-eyed soul and rock, infused with heartfelt storytelling and infectious energy.

I Don't Want to Go Home is an album by Southside Johnny, released in 1976. A vibrant blend of blue-eyed soul and rock, infused with heartfelt storytelling and infectious energy. This album is significant for its role in establishing Southside Johnny as a key figure in the Jersey Shore sound. It received positive critical reception and helped pave the way for the burgeoning blue-eyed soul movement, influencing artists like The Allman Brothers Band and later acts in the Americana genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does I Don't Want to Go Home sound like?

A vibrant blend of blue-eyed soul and rock, infused with heartfelt storytelling and infectious energy. Rooted in blues and blue-eyed soul.

What makes I Don't Want to Go Home by Southside Johnny notable?

This album is significant for its role in establishing Southside Johnny as a key figure in the Jersey Shore sound. It received positive critical reception and helped pave the way for the burgeoning blue-eyed soul movement, influencing artists like The Allman Brothers Band and later acts in the Americana genre. Released in 1976, 'I Don't Want to Go Home' marked Southside Johnny's debut album, introducing his dynamic style to the music scene. At this point, he was emerging from the Asbury Park music scene alongside Bruce Springsteen, who contributed songwriting and production support.

How many songs are on I Don't Want to Go Home?

I Don't Want to Go Home has 10 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·34:59

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Don’t Want to Go Home Standout 3:42
  • 2 Got to Get You Off My Mind Standout 3:12
  • 3 How Come You Treat Me So Bad 3:22
  • 4 The Fever Standout 5:05
  • 5 Broke Down Piece of Man 3:27
  • 6 Sweeter Than Honey 3:33
  • 7 Fannie Mae 3:22
  • 8 It Ain’t the Meat (It’s the Motion) 2:45
  • 9 I Choose to Sing the Blues 2:44
  • 10 You Mean So Much to Me 3:43

Release Date

January 1, 1976

Genre

blue-eyed soul, blues

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

34 min 59 sec