Jayney Klimek (born 18 August 1962 in Melbourne), is an Australian singer and songwriter.
Jayney comes from a family steeped in music. Brother Alf Klimek was a founding member of The Other Ones / Spliff Radio Show. Her twin Johnny Klimek is a successful Hollywood composer. Cousins Nic Cester and Chris Cester form part of Jet.[1]
Jayney achieved chart success with The Other Ones.[2] "Holiday" spent 20 weeks in the European Top Ten.
Collaborations include work with Tony Banks, Tangerine Dream, Paul van Dyk, Alphaville, the French band from Bordeaux XII Alfonso. Jayney co-wrote and performed lead vocals on Digital Tenderness Terranova.[3]
Her new band is You Pretty Thing with Andreas Schwarz-Ruszczynski.[4] Their Single "Push It" has become the longest running No.1 played track on RadioEins.