"Glorious Results of a Misspent Youth" is the fourth studio album by Joan Jett, featuring her backing band The Blackhearts. Released in 1984, it marked a continued evolution in Jett's sound and style. The album's title is derived from a line in an episode of The Honeymooners.
MCA Records struggled to find a hit single from the album. They produced music videos for "I Need Someone" and "I Love You Love Me Love" (often shortened to "I Love You Love"), but only the latter was released as a 7-inch single, backed by a live version of "Talkin' 'Bout My Baby." In the UK, "I Need Someone" was issued as a 12-inch single with a different vocal mix. Notably, "Cherry Bomb" was remixed for a promotional 12-inch release in the U.S., featuring a striking cover art of Jett igniting a large plastic cherry with a lighter.
The album included various tracks produced by notable collaborators. "Hide and Seek" and "I Can't Control Myself" were produced by Thom Panunzio and Kenny Laguna, originally appearing on the Venezuelan edition of the album, which was titled I Need Someone. "Bird Dog" was another track produced by Laguna, serving as the B-side of the British 12-inch single "I Love You Love Me Love."
A live version of "Talkin' 'Bout My Baby," recorded at the iconic CBGB in New York City on October 11, 1984, was also included as a B-side on the "I Love You Love Me Love" single.
In 1998, the album was reissued with seven bonus tracks, providing fans with additional content and insights into Jett's creative process during this period. Overall, Glorious Results of a Misspent Youth encapsulates Joan Jett's enduring rock spirit and her ability to blend punk energy with melodic hooks.
