Jeanie Greene - Mary Called Jeanie Greene

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Review by Amreet Kaur Jageer Singh

Mary Called Jeanie Greene: A Folk-Rock Odyssey Worth Remembering Let’s cut to the chase—Jeanie Greene’s Mary Called Jeanie Greene isn’t your run-of-the-mill 2009 album release. It’s more like stumbling upon an old vinyl at a garage sale and realizing it’s secretly golden. With genres spanning Pop, Rock, Folk, World, and Country (yeah, that’s quite the buffet), this record feels like someone threw a musical potluck where everyone brought their A-game. First off, let’s talk about “Swaziland Remembered.” This track sticks out not just because of its name—it sounds like something you'd find scribbled in a traveler's journal—but because it’s got layers. Layers so rich they make lasagna jealous. The acoustic guitar work by Jimmy Johnson and Larry Nicholson is smooth as butter, while Barry Beckett sprinkles magic on the keys. You can almost picture yourself sitting under a baobab tree with the sun setting behind you—or maybe that’s just me getting carried away. Either way, it’s hauntingly beautiful without trying too hard, which is always refreshing. Then there’s “Going Home,” which hits different. Like, emotionally smacking-you-in-the-face different. Jeanie’s vocals are raw yet polished, kinda like those jeans that look perfectly worn-in but were actually bought brand new from the store. And Claudia Lennear? Her backing vocals add this gospel vibe that makes you wanna grab hands with strangers and start swaying. By the time the tambourine kicks in (thank you, Claudia again!), you’re ready to book a one-way ticket to wherever “home” is for you. Spoiler alert: It might be inside your own heart. Now, I gotta give props to the credits section here—it reads like a who’s who of music legends. From Marlin Greene wearing multiple hats (producer, bassist, vocalist) to Wayne Perkins shredding both electric guitar AND sitar, these folks didn’t come to play; they came to slay. Oh, and shoutout to Robert L. Heimall for the artwork and photography—he made sure the visuals matched the soulfulness of the tunes. What’s wild is how this album manages to feel timeless despite being released in 2009. Maybe it’s the folk-rock backbone or the sprinkle of gospel vibes, but listening to it feels like stepping into a sepia-toned dream. Plus, knowing it bounced around countries like the US, UK, Japan, and Australia gives it this global charm that says, “Hey, we’re all connected through good music.” So yeah, if you’re looking for an album that’ll take you places without leaving your couch, Mary Called Jeanie Greene has got your back. Just don’t blame me when you end up daydreaming about Swaziland or crying during “Going Home.” Final thought? Life’s short—listen to albums that remind you why humans invented music in the first place. Or, y’know, go watch cat videos instead. Your call.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Like A Road Leading Home3:41
Going Home3:15
Only The Children Know2:26
Yes I Do Understand3:10
Pre-Recognition1:08
Magdalene's Medley4:44
You Know Who You Are0:58
Joa-Bim3:04
Peter Put Away Your Sword1:28
Swaziland Remembered0:52
Thank God He Came2:42
Put Your Good On The Line4:19
Mighty Time2:36

Video

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Catalog Numbers

  • CCM-996
  • WPCR-14836
  • K 42103
  • EKS-74103

Labels

  • Collectors' Choice Music
  • Elektra

Listen online

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  • ouvir online
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  • online luisteren
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  • lytte på nettet
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  • online anhören
  • écouter en ligne

Formats

  • CD
  • Album
  • Reissue
  • Remastered
  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Promo

Companies

RoleCompany
Manufactured ByWarner Music Japan Inc.
Distributed ByWarner Music Japan Inc.

Credits

RoleCredit
Acoustic GuitarJimmy Johnson (tracks: B2, B5), Larry Nicholson (tracks: B2, B5, B6, B7), Wayne Perkins (tracks: A2)
Arranged ByJ. Pruitt
Artwork ByRobert L. Heimall
Backing VocalsClaudia Lennear (tracks: A3, B2, B3), Mary Pederson (tracks: A3, B2, B3)
BassChris Ethridge (tracks: A5, B5, B6, B7), David Hood (tracks: B2), Marlin Greene (tracks: A1, A2, A3, A4)
DrumsRoger Hawkins
Electric GuitarWayne Perkins (tracks: B6)
EngineerMarlin Greene
HarpsichordBarry Beckett (tracks: A1, B5)
Mixed ByDon Nix, John Fry, Marlin Greene
OrganBarry Beckett (tracks: A3, B2, B6, B7), Jeanie Greene (tracks: A4)
PhotographyRobert L. Heimall
PianoBarry Beckett (tracks: A4, A5, B2, B5, B6), Jeanie Greene (tracks: A1, A2, A3, B1, B3, B4)
ProducerDon Nix
SitarWayne Perkins (tracks: B2)
Steel GuitarLeo LeBlanc (tracks: A2)
TambourineClaudia Lennear (tracks: B4)
VibraphoneBarry Beckett (tracks: A5)
VocalsJeanie Greene (tracks: A6), Marlin Greene (tracks: A6), Tim Smith (tracks: A6)

Notes

  • Recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, Alabama
  • Recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, Alabama.
  • Digital Remastering.
  • Australian blue label pressing
  • Radio Station Copy

Barcodes

Barcode: 617742099621

About Jeanie Greene

American singer & session-singer, associated with works at Muscle Shoals in the late 1960s. Born on February 6, 1943 in Corinth, Mississippi, USA. Died on August 19, 2018 in Boaz, Alabama, USA. She had made some Elvis Presley's backup, and had worked as Mary Johnson (Sun Records), Mary Elizabeth Lee, Mary Greene, and as Jeanie Johnson, Jeanie Fortune & Jeanie Greene on recordings as solo artist. She continued to work as a backup singer through the 1970s and 1980s. She was married to, and divorced from .

Real Name

    • Mary Elizabeth Johnson Lee

Name Vars

  • Green
  • Greene
  • J. Greene
  • J.Greene
  • Jeanie
  • Jeanie Green
  • Jeanne Greene
  • Jeannie Green
  • Jeannie Greene
  • Mary \
  • Mary (Jeanie) Greene
  • Mary (Jeannie) Green
  • Mary (Jeannie) Greene

Aliases

  • Mary Greene
  • Jeanie Johnson
  • Jeanie Fortune
  • Mary Johnson

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s an interesting fact: Jeanie Greene’s album *Mary Called Jeanie Greene*, released in 2009, is a hidden gem that blends genres like Folk, Gospel, and Pop Rock. What makes it special? The album features legendary session musicians, including Barry Beckett, who played multiple instruments like piano, organ, and even harpsichord. Fun detail—Wayne Perkins added a sitar to the track "Going Home," giving it an unexpected twist. It’s like a time capsule of talent from the US, UK, Japan, and Australia, brought together by Collectors’ Choice Music and Elektra.

Comments

delesapatterson
delesapatterson
2025-03-15
Jac Holzman, owner of Electra records said that Jeanie Greene thought that she was the reincarnation of Mary Magdalene. Mr. Storm, did she every address that with you?
sethmay52
sethmay52
2025-03-14
She is now with Jesus and so is Max. Miss them both.
hotelmalagapalacio
hotelmalagapalacio
2025-03-14
I’m glad to discover her. Been learning about her work. Very interesting and gifted person.
honestyfirst
honestyfirst
2025-03-14
Oh dear, l just read that she passed away, may she rest in peace with the lord and angels....I know she is singing with Elvis in Paridise ....
nazarj22d92
nazarj22d92
2025-03-14
How is Jeane doing?I Hope great!She has such a beautiful spirit, l can see why Elvis adored her so much...
hashimafc1d08a64
hashimafc1d08a64
2025-03-13
I first heard this song sung by the songwriter, Tippy Armstrong, at the Ferguson Student Union in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for a tiny audience. Tippy was very beautiful at that time, and when he told us the song was about an angel, he became the angel for me. I own the album, and have never forgotten the song. He died a very untimely death, and I have never forgotten him either.
technologyedu215
technologyedu215
2025-03-12
Beautiful, I would love to meet her one day
nzmnyukki
nzmnyukki
2025-03-11
Jeanie passed away this past Sunday, August 19, 2018. May she rest in eternal peace.
gabrielaarcanjoo
gabrielaarcanjoo
2025-03-10
Jeanie Green has left us. RIP. the message came from Don NIx
rubita28ortiz
rubita28ortiz
2025-03-09
D. R. Is Jeanie still with us?
ruangtkj
ruangtkj
2025-03-08
This is a beautiful voice. Why did she stop singing? I loved the you tube series you did. I would love to hear more of her life story.
christian11alves
christian11alves
2025-03-08
Thank you for posting. I have loved this song forever. (Well, at least since the early 70s.) Any chance you could find her version of Dixie Land?
The visuals are beautiful too... perfectly paced to the song. Stunning photographs. What a forever lovely lady!
herrramientasweb2dot0
herrramientasweb2dot0
2025-03-07
Thank you D. R. Storm for posting this song. This album Mary Called Jeanie Greene