Nothin' But a Good Time

Poison

About Nothin' But a Good Time

"Nothin' but a Good Time" is the first single from the glam metal band Poison's second studio album Open Up and Say... Ahh! The B-sides are "Livin' For the Minute" and "Look But You Can't Touch". The song was released as a single in 1988 on Enigma Records and reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #19 on the Mainstream rock charts. It also charted at number 10 on the Australian charts and number 35 on the UK Singles chart.


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1989
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Not a dime, I can't pay my rent
I can barely make it through the week
Saturday night I'd like to make my girl
But right now I can't make ends meet

I'm always workin' slavin' every day
Gotta get a break from that same old same old
I need a chance just to get away
If you could hear me think this is what I'd say

Don't need nothin' but a good time
How can I resist
Ain't lookin' for nothin' but a good time
And it don't get better than this

They say I spend my money on women and wine
But I couldn't tell you where I spent last night
I'm really sorry about the shape I'm in
I just like my fun every now and then

I'm always workin' slavin' every day
Gotta get a break from that same old same old
I need a chance just to get away
If you could hear me think this is what I'd say

Don't need nothin' but a good time
How can I resist
Ain't lookin' for nothin' but a good time
And it don't get better than this

You see I raise a toast to all of us
Who are breakin' our backs every day
If wantin' the good life is such a crime
Lord, then put me away
Here's to ya

Don't need nothin' but a good time
How can I resist
Ain't lookin' for nothin' but a good time
And it don't get better than this

Don't need nothin' but a good time
How can I resist
Ain't lookin' for nothin' but a good time
And it don't get better than this
It don't get better

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Written by: BOBBY DALL, BRET MICHAELS, BRUCE ANTHONY JOHANNESSON, RIKKI ROCKET

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Nothin' But a Good Time" was released as a single in 1988, specifically on February 18.
Album Appearance
This track is one of the notable songs from Poison's album "Open Up and Say... Ahh!" which is their second studio album.
Chart Success
"Nothin' But a Good Time" performed well on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, securing the 6th spot. In the Mainstream Rock chart, it reached #19.
Songwriters
The song was written by all four Poison members - Bret Michaels, C.C. DeVille, Bobby Dall, and Rikki Rockett.
Theme
The song is essentially a party anthem, celebrating carefree living, and the pursuit of fun over everything else.
Popular Culture
"Nothin' But a Good Time" has made appearances in movies and TV shows, including in "The Rock of Ages" movie.
Music Video
The music video for the song portrays a dishwasher at a diner who becomes a rock star. The video is often noted for its fun and whimsical nature.
Hair Metal
The song is often categorized under the genre of hair metal, a subgenre of hard rock that arose in the late 1970s and had its popularity peak in the 80s, characterized by flashy clothing and heavy use of make-up.
Must-Play Song
"Nothin' But a Good Time" is considered a must-play song in most Poison's live shows and has become somewhat of a signature song for the band.
Cover Versions
Multiple artists have covered "Nothin' But a Good Time". Notably, the cast of the musical Rock of Ages performed a cover for the show.

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