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This was inspired by George Harrison's then-sister-in-law, Jennifer Boyd (sister of Pattie). Both sisters married after this recording: Pattie Boyd Harrison married Eric Clapton, Jennifer Boyd married Mick Fleetwood. (thanks, Brad Wind - Miami, FL)
After divorcing Fleetwood (and remarrying and redivorcing him), Jenny eventually married Ian Wallace (formerly a drummer in the prog rock band KingCrimson), earned a Ph.D. in psychology, and became a clinical consultant and author. (thanks, Edward Pearce - Ashford, Kent, England)
"Juniper" was the name of a boutique Jennifer Boyd ran.
See a photo and learn more about Jennifer Boyd in Song Images.
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Comments:
"Je ne sais pas" means 'I don't know'.
"I don't care" in French would be "je me fiche" or "je me moque."
- Hypatia, Washington, DC
I think this is a really beautiful song. It's really sweet, but sad when it says "...Wonder what it would be like if she loved me."
- Ruby, New York, NY
remember my dad always playing this for me when I was very little,,,makes me feel warm and fuzzy when I listen to it,,awwwwwwwwwwww love my dad,,and my mom too,,,wish those days weren't so long gone.
- jenny, accord, NY
I like it when he starts singing in French....so pretty
- nady, adelaide, Australia
Am rather disappointed to see this song only came out in 1968, as I was told as a child I was named for it- but I was born- and named- in 1965.
Always love the mind pictures is creates though.
- jennie, New York, NY
As I recall Patti and Eric made it for about a decade . . . not bad considering typical relationship longevity in the business. Poor Jenny - forever eclipsed by her sister!
- Timbre', tulsa,
I always see a girl siting on a hill thats really green and she has dark-jet-black hair. and she has a white shirt on, and blue jeans. And she has some burgandey shoes, I think i'll draw her now!
- Bianca Sanchez, Alburquerque, NM
Whe I was a kid I'd sing along to the french lyrics: Je ne sais, je ne pas which I translated as I don't care I don't care. Donovan always did sings pretty.
- Lalah, Wasilla, AK
What beautiful images this song describes.It is simple, yet I can almost see and smell the lilacs in her hair.The images are so real and feelings are very intense.I think we all had a Jennifer Juniper enter our lives at one time...TOM
- tom, milwaukee, WI
One of the most beautiful songs ever recorded by one of the most underrated musicians of all-time.
- David, Youngstown, OH
I was christened Jennifer Juniper! How lucky am I!
- Jennifer, Brighton, England
Patti Boyd did not marry Eric Clapton in '68 she was married to George Harrison at the time. It was Patti Harrison rejection of Clapton's advances that sent him into a drug spiral. He did eventually marry her in the '70's then divorced her. I guess the wanting is far more satisfying than the having.
- Alan, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
My girl friends name is Jennifer and sometimes when Im feeling sentimental (drunk) I lie in bed and play this song and sing along.
- Daniel, Boston , MA
Please...I'm looking for the lyrics to Jennifer
Juniper.
- Joe, Philadelphia, PA