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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp5ZR_Lc5aM Dean and Sam] sing "Wanted Dead or Alive" in [[3.16 No Rest For The Wicked]]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp5ZR_Lc5aM Dean and Sam] sing "Wanted Dead or Alive" in [[3.16 No Rest For The Wicked]]
 
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* Miming to [[Eye Of The Tiger]]. This aired after [[4.06 Yellow Fever]]. This was entirely spontaneous on Jensen's part. It was set up when Jared decided not to give Jensen his cue to stop, and decided to see what would happen. Luckily director [[Philip Sgriccia]] kept the cameras rolling. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up93TNDMqUs Watch it here]
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* Miming to [[Eye Of The Tiger]]. This aired after [[4.06 Yellow Fever]]. This was entirely spontaneous on Jensen's part. It was set up when Jared decided not to give Jensen his cue to stop, and decided to see what would happen. Luckily director [[Philip Sgriccia]] kept the cameras rolling. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up93TNDMqUs Watch it here]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrLZaLT6il8 Jensen and Jared talk about filming the scene]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrLZaLT6il8 Jensen and Jared talk about filming the scene]
 
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Revision as of 11:48, 4 September 2011

Jensen performing at Jus In Bello Italy 2010

Jensen's public association with music goes back to his time in Days of Our Lives when he recorded a song for a cover album featuring the stars of the soap opera. Later in the Dark Angel episode The Berrisford Agenda, Jensen learned a Chopin piece for piano that his character Alec had to play. Although it had been planned to use shots of a professional musician laying the piece, Jensen's playing was so good they also used it in the final cut.



Jensen counts a number of musicians amongst his circle of friends - Jason Manns,Steve Carlson and Christian Kane. Jensen's first musical outing during his time on Supernatural was at his very first convention - Asylum 2007.

On the show, Dean's broken out in song on a number of occasions - the joke being that Dean is a terrible singer. For more on Dean's musical tastes see this article about the music of Supernatural.

Jensen talking about singing and music:



Recordings and Performances

Steve and Jensen on stage in Portland

With Steve Carlson

  • Jensen sang harmonies on "Come around more Alabama" (Spot in the Corner), as well as backing vocals on "Hummingbird Billy", "Rocking Chair" and "Wasted Jamie" (Rollin' On). Jason Manns supported Jensen's backing vocals on "Rollin' On".


  • Jensen helped co-write two songs on Steve's April 2008 record, "Stripped Down", namely "Where my River flows" and "Love you or leave you".



With Jason Manns

Jensen and the Impalas

At the Salute to Supernatural L.A. 2011, Jensen and Jason gave a private jam session for around forty fans. Tickets, through silent auction, were around $1500.


On Supernatural



The Impalas

For the 100th episode party for the Show, Jensen was part of a band formed by fellow crew members called "The Impalas". The band was "The Impalas" was made up of:

  • Harp/Vocals: Bob Singer
  • Guitar/Vocals: Jim Michaels
  • Vocals: Jensen Ackles
  • Guitar/Vocals: Chris Glyn Jones (Boom Op/Sound)
  • Keys/Vocals: Dave Weber (On Set Construction)
  • Guitar/Vocals: Tracy Dunlop (Set Dresser)
  • Drums: Cam Beck (Rigging Grip)
  • Bass/Vocals: Jeff Budnick (Transportation/Picture Cars)
  • Percussion/Vocals: Dave Riopel (Dolly Grip)
  • Jensen singing 'Soul Man' with The Impalas.