Baby Jane (Rod Stewart song)


"Baby Jane" is a 1983 song by British singer Rod Stewart. It was a significant hit worldwide and remains his final UK number one single to date.

Background

Written by Rod Stewart and Jay Davis and produced by Stewart, Tom Dowd, George Cutko and Jim Cregan, the song was the lead single from his Body Wishes album and was his most successful single since "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy" in 1978.

Chart performance

To date, the song has remained as the 6th and final UK number one single for Stewart. In the US, the song was also a big hit, peaking at no. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The single also charted highly in Australia, peaking at no. 10.

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications and sales

Cover versions

In 2006, Scottish group Belle and Sebastian included a cover of the song as a B-side on the 7" version of their single "White Collar Boy".