L.a. Guns - The Ballad Of Jayne (official Music Video) -

"The Ballad of Jayne" is the standout power ballad from , released in 1989 on their second album, Cocked & Loaded . The song became the band's biggest commercial success, reaching #33 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #25 on the Mainstream Rock chart. Background and Inspiration

: VH1 ranked the song at #93 on its list of the 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the '80s in 2009. L.A. Guns - The Ballad Of Jayne (Official Music Video)

: Lead singer Phil Lewis has stated the character is fictitious. He based the lyrics on the many young women who flock to Los Angeles seeking stardom, only to face a tragic or faded end. Guitarist Tracii Guns has also debunked the Mansfield theory , though he admitted to having a fondness for her growing up. Music Video Aesthetics "The Ballad of Jayne" is the standout power

: Notable moments include the band members in their polished glam metal look, a drummer's name sticker, and the guitarist playing upside down in a nod to Jimi Hendrix . : Lead singer Phil Lewis has stated the

Released in late 1989, the official music video is a quintessential example of late-'80s glam rock style.