My Name Is Jonas
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| "My Name Is Jonas" | ||
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| Song by Weezer | ||
| from the album Weezer | ||
| Released | May 10, 1994 | |
| Recorded | August-September 1993 at Electric Ladyland Studios, NYC | |
| Genre | Rock, Alternative, Anthem rock | |
| Length | 3 min 24 s | |
| Label | Geffen | |
| Producer(s) | Ric Ocasek | |
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My Name Is Jonas is a Weezer song, written by Rivers Cuomo, Patrick Wilson and Jason Cropper, that appears on their self-titled 1994 album Weezer. It is one of the few Weezer songs with any co-writing credits and the only writing credit Cropper ever received in the band, as he came up with the acoustic intro to the song.
"My Name is Jonas" was inspired by Rivers' brother Leaves who got into a car accident at Oberlin College and was having problem with his insurance. According to Cuomo himself "’Jonas’ explains how The Plan is reaming us all, especially my brother." [1]
In 1995 there was apparently some confusion as to what the 3rd single off The Blue Album woulde be, and several stations in the US and Canada played "My Name Is Jonas" as a single in spring 1995. This actually got to the stage in Canada where radio stations were serviced with a promo single. The plug was pulled early after "Say It Aint So" was confirmed as the 3rd single, and the Canadian only radio promo is thus one of the most prized Weezer collectables [2].
This song has remained a very popular song for the band. It has also become a concert staple as well. When the song is played live Brian Bell plays the harmonica solo.
