L.a. Guns - The Ballad Of Jayne (official Music Video) -

"The Ballad of Jayne" is the standout power ballad from , released in 1989 on their second album, Cocked & Loaded . The song became the band's biggest commercial success, reaching #33 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #25 on the Mainstream Rock chart. Background and Inspiration

: For decades, it was widely believed the song was a tribute to 1950s/60s "blonde bombshell" actress Jayne Mansfield , who died in a car accident in 1967. L.A. Guns - The Ballad Of Jayne (Official Music Video)

: VH1 ranked the song at #93 on its list of the 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the '80s in 2009. "The Ballad of Jayne" is the standout power

: It features high-contrast, super-saturated colors and a "lomo-fi" filtered aesthetic that predated modern photo filters. : VH1 ranked the song at #93 on

Released in late 1989, the official music video is a quintessential example of late-'80s glam rock style.

: Notable moments include the band members in their polished glam metal look, a drummer's name sticker, and the guitarist playing upside down in a nod to Jimi Hendrix .