4 Facts About Rickie Lee Jones' "Chuck E.'s in Love"

The song peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1979. It remains Rickie Lee Jones’ highest-charting single.

“Chuck E.’s in Love” is widely considered her signature song. No other track of hers matched its commercial or cultural impact.

The song’s success launched Jones’ career as a major recording artist. It earned her a Grammy for Best New Artist in 1980.

The lyrics tell a fictional story about a friend who falls in love. Jones based the character on a real person she knew.