Jill Sobule, the singer-songwriter best known for her 1995 hit “I Kissed a Girl,” passed away last week in a house fire at the age of 66. Shortly before her death, Sobule had written and recorded a provocative song titled “J.D. Vance Is a C***” in collaboration with friends Michelle Lewis and Kay Hanley under the name Sugar Tits. The song, filled with biting satire and rhymes, quickly went viral on social media, thrusting Sobule back into the spotlight in her final days.
Sobule described the tune as “a really dumb little thing with a lot of words that rhyme with ‘c—.’ It’s not radio-friendly. It’s not my best song, but it does get to the point.”
Sobule’s manager, John Porter, suspects that her medications for back pain may have played a role in her inability to escape the blaze that claimed her life.
Sobule’s final song hits social media
She was in so much back pain that she was taking muscle relaxants or sedatives to sleep, and that might have made it harder for her to get out,” Porter said. Throughout her career, Sobule was known for her sharp wit, social commentary, and support for marginalized communities. Her final song serves as a poignant reminder of her unwavering spirit and willingness to challenge societal norms.
Sobule leaves behind a legacy of heartfelt, often provocative music that touched the lives of many. Plans for the release of her autobiographical musical, “F*ck 7th Grade,” and a new album are currently uncertain as her friends and collaborators mourn her loss and prepare to honor her memory.
