Just Like Jesse James
"Just Like Jesse James" is a song recorded by American singer and actress Cher for her nineteenth album "Heart of Stone" (1989). It was released as the third North American and second European single in October 1989, by Geffen Records. The song was written by Desmond Child and Diane Warren, and produced by Child. It was a December 1989 top-ten hit. The song's title is a reference to legendary Wild West bandit Jesse James. Song information. "Just Like Jesse James" peaked at No. 8 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart in December 1989, becoming  Cher's third top ten single from "Heart of Stone" in the US. It also peaked at No. 9 on the "Billboard" Adult Contemporary chart. The song was released in the UK in December 1989 and peaked at No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1990. Cher has stated during concert performances that she personally never much liked the song despite its successful chart performance. Critical reception. AllMusic's Gary Hill later noted that this song isn't like the rest of the songs on the album, and called it an "effective ballad." The Daily Vault's Mark  Millan described it as "country-tinged", adding that Cher "clearly reveled in singing, and although it's very 'wordy,' it recalls the days when Cher had great success in recording songs that told a story like 'Half-Breed', 'Dark Lady,' and 'Gypsies, Tramps And Thieves'." David Giles from "Music Week" commented that it's "a better song than If I Could Turn Back Time. This is Cher in her 'no nonsense' frame of mind as she lambasts her man. Forceful and dramatic; another big hit." Live performances. Cher performed the song on the following concert tours: Just Like Jesse James