Jimmy James (song)


"Jimmy James" is the third single from American rap rock band the Beastie Boys' third album Check Your Head.

Music video

MTV and VH1 credit the "Jimmy James" music video to Nathanial Hörnblowér, Adam Yauch's director alter ego. However, on the Beastie Boys' Sabotage VHS tape released in 1994, the "Jimmy James" music video is listed as being co-directed by Yauch and Lisa Ann Cabasa, an actress, and Yauch's girlfriend at the time the video was made. Cabasa directed the dance sequences in the music video and also appeared in the video as one of the silhouetted female dancers.

Formats and track listing

; U.S. CD single
  1. "Jimmy James" – 3:05
  2. "The Maestro" – 2:52
  3. "Jimmy James" – 3:14
  4. "Boomin' Granny" – 2:18
  5. "Jimmy James" – 3:42
  6. "Drinkin' Wine" – 4:42
; European CD single
  1. "Jimmy James" – 3:05
  2. "Jimmy James" – 3:14
  3. "Jimmy James" – 3:42
  4. "The Maestro" – 2:52
; UK CD single Frozen Metal Head EP
  1. "Jimmy James" – 3:05
  2. "The Blue Nun" – 0:31
  3. "Jimmy James" – 3:42
  4. "Drinkin' Wine" – 4:42
; U.S. 12-inch single
; European 12-inch single
; UK 12-inch single Frozen Metal Head EP

In popular culture

The name of the character Jimmy James played by Stephen Root on the television series NewsRadio came from this song.

Personnel

; Beastie Boys
  • Mike D – vocals, producer
  • MCA – vocals, producer
  • Ad-Rock – vocals, producer
; Production
; Other personnel

Charts

In the UK, the song charted as a part of the EP Frozen Metal Head.
Chart Peak
position
UK Singles Chart55