Rick Cassman – “JENNIFER JANGLE”
Rick Cassman – “Jennifer Jangle”
A Sixties-Inspired Serenade to the Spirit of Music
Rick Cassman’s latest single “Jennifer Jangle” arrives as a joyful homage to a golden era of pop and a heartfelt tribute to a woman whose love for music was as bright as her ever-present tambourine. With more than four decades in the music industry, and credits including a European tour supporting Queen with his former band Straight Eight, Cassman is no stranger to crafting songs with character. This time, he brings it all back home—literally—recording and producing the track solo in his home studio.
From jangly guitars to buoyant melodies, “Jennifer Jangle” radiates British 1960s pop energy, channelling the sounds of The Beatles, The Hollies, and Donovan. There’s an undeniable charm in how Cassman merges retro tones with crisp, modern production, making the track feel both nostalgic and fresh.
The story itself is simple and sweet: a young woman, enamored with music, always dancing and playing her tambourine at gigs. Through playful lyrics and toe-tapping rhythms, Cassman captures her essence—someone who doesn’t just listen to music, but lives inside it.
Cassman plays every instrument on the track—guitars, bass, keys, drums—and his layered vocals add a warm familiarity that invites listeners to sing along. There’s a childlike wonder here, rooted in genuine admiration, and it’s hard not to smile when “Jennifer Jangle” gets into full swing.
If you grew up spinning vinyl from the British invasion, or just love a well-crafted pop tune with heart, “Jennifer Jangle” is for you. It’s Rick Cassman doing what he does best: blending modern technology with timeless songwriting. And in this case, celebrating the joy of a tambourine and the spirit of someone who never stopped shaking it.