"Too Bad Jim" is a song by the American rock band The Shirelles, released in 1961. The track features a catchy melody and tells the story of a girl lamenting a lost love, expressing her feelings of heartbreak and disappointment. The song showcases the group's signature harmonies and pop sound, characteristic of the early 1960s. The song was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, two prominent songwriters of the era. "Too Bad Jim" was part of the wave of girl group music that gained popularity during this time, contributing to the cultural landscape of the 1960s.