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It was written by Brandon Flowers and Mark Stoermer. Despite not being a single, "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" is one of the Killers' most popular and critically acclaimed songs. It is particularly praised for Stoermer's powerful and melodic bassline.
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Jul 4, 2024 · Back in 2004 when The Killers were on their first promo tour, Brandon Flowers explained that Jenny was actually the final part of the "Murder Trilogy" - a trio of songs that told the full...
Dec 24, 2023 · “Jenny Was a Friend of Mine” by The Killers is a perfect example of a song that not only tells a captivating story but also leaves room for interpretation and analysis. It demonstrates the power of music to transport listeners to different worlds and evoke a range of emotions.
Jun 7, 2004 · Written by lead singer Brandon Flowers and bassist Mark Stoermer, it is one of their most popular and critically acclaimed songs, and depicts an interrogation of the narrator over...
Jun 7, 2024 · Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine Brandon Flowers noted that the "Murder Trilogy" had its roots in a track by the former Smiths man Morrissey , titled Sister I'm a Poet .
Oct 19, 2020 · The Killers had their inspiration to write “Jenny Was a Friend of Mine” from the 1986 killing of Jennifer Levin by her boyfriend, Robert Chambers. Chambers was charged with manslaughter and was given 15 years jail sentence.
Oct 12, 2022 · Rather than the murder itself, their song focussed on the interrogation of the killer, Robert Chambers, who told officers that he didn’t have any motive to kill Jenny Levin and “she was a friend of mine”. This line stuck with Flowers, who found it an intriguing line of defence.
