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Brian Damage · 08-10-2008, 09:04 PM

Eighties heartthrob Rick Springfield is back on the music scene with his highest charting album debut in more than 20 years.

Springfield's 17th CD, Venus in Overdrive, came in at No. 28 on the Billboard charts this week. The Australian native, who found fame on General Hospital in 1980 and then followed withhis song hit "Jessie's Girl" in 1981, has sold more than 19 million albums over his career.

"I haven't been this excited about a new record since the '80s," Springfield tells PEOPLE. "I'm a loner in my private life, so the party animal only comes out on stage. That's really my connection to people."

Last year, the actor returned to General Hospital as Dr. Noah Drake, as well as Drake's alter-ego, a rocker named Eli Love. Springfield performed his new single, "What's Victoria's Secret?" in character on the popular daytime daytime drama last week (See video below).

Springfield, 58, still tours on the weekends and says he hasn't grown weary of his '80s hits. "I liken them to favorite children. You never get tired of trotting out your kids. When they do well at something, you're really proud of it," says the rocker, who lives in Malibu with his wife Barbara. (His son Liam, 23, is a budding musician and actor, and son Josh, 19, attends the University of Southern California).

With his original fan base growing older, Springfield's thrilled that he's developing a new audience. "There are a lot of people who were fans when they were little kids. They've grown up and are bringing their kids, and women are bringing their husbands," he says.

But the women still make their presence known. Thanks to the new single (whose title was inspired by the Victoria's Secret lingerie chain), "I'm seeing more underwear on stage," says Springfield.

http://www.people.com/people/article...217965,00.html

Schmoopie · 08-10-2008, 10:03 PM

I didn't know Rick had a new CD out. I'll have to check it out! Hard to believe he has two sons! That's great that his CD has done so well!

catlover79 · 08-10-2008, 10:34 PM

Cactus Jack · 08-12-2008, 02:09 AM

The song? "I Still Want jessie's Girl"

Shine · 08-12-2008, 01:23 PM

The only song by Rick Springfield that I like is "Don't Talk to Strangers".

Shine · 08-12-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Cactus Jack

The song? "I Still Want jessie's Girl"

If he still hasn't hooked up with Jesse's girl after 25 years, I don't think that he is going to.

Rick needs to move on.

BarneyFife · 08-12-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cactus Jack

The song? "I Still Want jessie's Girl"

After all those years.

BarneyFife · 08-12-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy for Blair

The only song by Rick Springfield that I like is "Don't Talk to Strangers".

That was my favorite song by Rick, but i did like Jessie's Girl, until the Radio Stations wore it out, playing it 3 times an hour.

catlover79 · 08-12-2008, 01:49 PM

The DJ played "Jessie's Girl" at my 10th high school reunion a few weeks ago.

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Brian Damage Moderator Forum Legend I'm Rich Bitch Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 62,155	'80s Hearthrob Rick Springfield Is Back on the Charts Eighties heartthrob Rick Springfield is back on the music scene with his highest charting album debut in more than 20 years. Springfield's 17th CD, Venus in Overdrive, came in at No. 28 on the Billboard charts this week. The Australian native, who found fame on General Hospital in 1980 and then followed withhis song hit "Jessie's Girl" in 1981, has sold more than 19 million albums over his career. "I haven't been this excited about a new record since the '80s," Springfield tells PEOPLE. "I'm a loner in my private life, so the party animal only comes out on stage. That's really my connection to people." Last year, the actor returned to General Hospital as Dr. Noah Drake, as well as Drake's alter-ego, a rocker named Eli Love. Springfield performed his new single, "What's Victoria's Secret?" in character on the popular daytime daytime drama last week (See video below). Springfield, 58, still tours on the weekends and says he hasn't grown weary of his '80s hits. "I liken them to favorite children. You never get tired of trotting out your kids. When they do well at something, you're really proud of it," says the rocker, who lives in Malibu with his wife Barbara. (His son Liam, 23, is a budding musician and actor, and son Josh, 19, attends the University of Southern California). With his original fan base growing older, Springfield's thrilled that he's developing a new audience. "There are a lot of people who were fans when they were little kids. They've grown up and are bringing their kids, and women are bringing their husbands," he says. But the women still make their presence known. Thanks to the new single (whose title was inspired by the Victoria's Secret lingerie chain), "I'm seeing more underwear on stage," says Springfield. http://www.people.com/people/article...217965,00.html __________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

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Schmoopie Moderator Forum Veteran I adore David Hyde Pierce! Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Seattle-The home of Niles Crane, Cafe Nervosa and KACL 780AM Posts: 10,585	I didn't know Rick had a new CD out. I'll have to check it out! Hard to believe he has two sons! That's great that his CD has done so well! __________________ Daphne: I hope some day some man will feel that way about me. Niles: Oh, Daphne, don't worry. You are a very special person, and some day a man worthy of you will come along... just as soon as the gods create him. Daphne: I feel very close to you. Niles: I feel very close to you too Daphne. You know it's easy being someone you feel close to when you feel close to someone who's so close.

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Shine Forum Veteran Jeff Bridges Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 22,796	The only song by Rick Springfield that I like is "Don't Talk to Strangers".

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catlover79 Moderator Forum Legend God Bless Val Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 67,660	The DJ played "Jessie's Girl" at my 10th high school reunion a few weeks ago.