Song Spotlight> MusicHome  

Production Credits:

Ask for Janice Click for Lyrics

First Appearance: Paul's Boutique LP, July 1989
Written by: Beastie Boys & Dust Brothers
Performed by: Beastie Boys
Production Notes: Produced by Beastie Boys & Dust Brothers. Recorded at Mario G's, mixed at Record Plant. Engineered by Mario Caldato, assisted by Allen Abrahamson. Originally released on Capitol Records.

Behind the Beats and Lyrics...

Samples

  • Ad from a Jamaican music show on a New York radio station

Commentary:

Press

"Yet another apparent throwaway with a larger story, this is the radio ad that gave Paul's Boutique its name. It was a last-minute addition to the album, sneaking in during sequencing" - excerpted from the 33 1/3 Series book Paul's Boutique by Dan LeRoy, 2006

 

Released Versions:

Ask for Janice
Ask for Janice, Pt.II

Live:

No Known Performances in Concert.
Previous Next