The "Jessie's Girl" singer talks his latest tour, his admiration for Paul McCartney and his colorful Converse sneakers.

"Am I boring you?" he asked the host. Keeping things light, Springfield then mimed getting up to leave before sitting back ...

Beyond ‘Jessie’s Girl’: Why Rick Springfield Was Better, And Way More Popular, Than You Think. by: John Hugar August 24, 2015. Getty Image.

Rick Springfield knows what you used to think of him. ... ‘Jessie’s Girl’ warned me not to do the show. He said I didn’t need it and it wouldn’t be good for me as a musician.

This summer, Springfield is midway through a nationwide ‘I Want My ’80s Tour’ with special guest hitmakers John Waite ...

Facebook X Reddit Email Save. If you’re wondering what Rick Springfield has been up to since his unanswered crush on “Jessie’s Girl” become a pop classic in 1981, first check the numbers ...

It’s true: there is a “Jessie’s Girl.” They met at a stained glass class in 1979 in Pasadena, California. Actor, singer and author Rick Springfield tells NBC News’ Kate Snow about his ...

Rick Springfield discussed the origins of his classic track Jessie's Girl on the AXS TV show 'Mixtape' in September 2019.

Rick Springfield‘s wildly popular 1980s pop tune “Jessie’s Girl” was autobiographical, but instead of Springfield pining for Jessie’s girl, it was actually Gary’s girl.

Two of Springfield’s other top 20 hits both appeared on Working Class Dog, which means they couldn’t be generated to follow in the success of “Jessie’s Girl.” They were already in the can.

Rick Springfield playfully jabbed 'Today Show' co-host Craig Melvin for yawning during their interview on Friday (July 11), ...

Rick Springfield knows what you used to think of him. “I was a one-dimensional soap-opera pretty boy,” he tells The Post, remembering his role on ’80s daytime staple “General Hospital ...