Rocket 2 U? Crush On U? Cross My Broken Heart? Whatever happened to the 17 member band we all knew and loved as The Jets? I dug them for a while. Then I turned 14 and I lost track.


The Jets during their heyday.

Ahhh....yet another thread about bands I used to hate. Jeez were there really that many in the band? No wonder they sucked.

GottaLetitgo said:

Deja Vu . Must we go here again. They had a couple jams but that's it.

GottaLetitgo said:

I liked one of their slow songs, the title of which currently escapes me. I saw them perform at the MN State Fair, circa 1986, '87 maybe? Not sure. What was the name of that slow song. Anybody? All I know is, they had a song called "Love Umbrella." I always wondererd if that was the same thing as a "raincoat"?

Hotlegs said:

I feel you -- but I thought the Jets were a Hawiian family not all these damn people - all I remeber was the 12 year old girl that look way older than her lead singer sister

If U like "Crush on You" U might want to check out:

"Intro" - Alan Braxe & Fred Falke

SweetKreme said:

Okay, here's an actual picture of the band:

Alright, I'm just playing...here they are:

"Crush On You" is some good -pop...

but must we have a thread on this group on a monthly basis?

SweetKreme said:

yeah!
Who are these people??

And

I really liked the Jets!
"Crush on you" was the jam!

prodigalfan said:

Hotlegs said:

I know you do. Remember the 12 Inch.....

Curiosity....crush on you....curiousity....crush on you....curiosity....cru-cru-cru-crush on you.....

Sure do I used to love them. My favorite song by them was Curiosity....I wonder where they are now.

vainandy said:

Yeah yeah, that's the ONLY version I know.


Did Prince write "Neon Telephone" for The Jets?

vainandy said:

Thanks for remembering. and yes that was the jam too. it was like just when I thought crush was the best, than came the long version...
I used to want to stop my car, get out and dance on the side of the road when I would hear that song.

I remember the Jets and yes,I was a fan

"How did you know? cause I never told
You found out...I've got a crush on you"


Saw them in concert in March 1986 with Ready For the World and Doug E.Fresh with Slick Rick.I think the Jets put on the best show....very energetic performance! My favorite songs by them:

"Curiosity" (1985)---this is actually funkier than most "bubblegum" hits
"Crush On You" (1985)---this song was HUGE when it was released in early 1986.You couldn't resist that catchy chorus.
"You Got It All"(1985)---love this song!!! I still play it regularly.
"Private Number"(1985)---a forgotten single from their debut album
"Cross My Broken Heart"(1987)
"I Do You" (1987)---like "Curiosity",this is surprisingly funky for a "bubblegum" hit.The video was filmed at Paisley Park.
"Make It Real"(1987)---sounds alot like "You Got It All",but it's still a great song
"Anytime"(1987)---a beautiful ballad from their second album
"Sending All My Love"(1987)

CinisterCee said:

Yes,he did.He offered it to them in 1987 for inclusion on their second album 'Magic',but they rejected it.In an interview,they said that they simply didn't think it was strong enough for their album.Prince didn't seem to mind.He allowed them to film their video "I Do You" at his Paisley Park studio.

CinisterCee said:

Yeah,it seems like we have a Jets thread every other week...lol...but it's cool because I liked them

DavidEye said:

I wonder what's up with that?

..maybe one of the band members is posting in disguise.

SPYZFAN1 said:

I wouldn't be surprised

SPYZFAN1 said:

Spy Baby, it smells like a damn conspiracy.
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Hotlegs said:

Hmmm..."the plot thickens"..(lol).

this is getting interesting

SPYZFAN1 said:

GottaLetitgo said:

oh yes, I still have this very same poster up my wall


GottaLetitgo, after your recent threads I should ask you.. are you sure that you are not TheDeacon with a new username

GottaLetitgo said:

Oh okay -- that's better!

SPYZFAN1 said:

It's me!