Jean

Song Info:
"Jean" by Oliver was released in 1969 and became one of his most iconic hits. The song is approximately 3 minutes and 21 seconds long and falls under the pop/easy listening genre. It was written by Rod McKuen as the theme for the film The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. Oliver’s version reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was praised for its tender vocals and emotional delivery.

Artist Bio:
Oliver, born William Oliver Swofford, was an American pop singer who rose to fame in the late 1960s. He is best known for his heartfelt renditions of “Good Morning Starshine” (from the musical Hair) and “Jean.” His gentle tenor voice and clean-cut image stood out during a time of major cultural shifts in popular music. Although his mainstream success was brief, Oliver left a lasting impression on the soft pop and easy listening genres before his passing in 2000.