Bad Boy

Gloria Estefan

About Bad Boy

"Bad Boy" was the second single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine led by Gloria Estefan on their second English language album, and ninth overall, Primitive Love. The song enjoyed much success following up on the band's mainstream breakthrough single, "Conga". The song opened the film, Three Men and a Baby.


Year:
1989
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Bad boy, bad boy
Bad boy, bad boy
Boys will be boys, bad boy, bad boy
Boys will be boys, bad boy.bad boy
Boys will be boys, bad boy, bad boy
Always gettin' so restless, nothin' but trouble
Boys will be boys, bad boy, bad boy
Get me feelin' breathless, nothin' but trouble
Boys will be boys, bad boy, bad boy

Bad, bad, bad, bad boy, you make me feel so good
Bad, bad, bad, bad boy, you make me feel so good, knew you would

The way you hold me tight you get me so excited
You do me oh , so right, my heart goes beat, beat, beat, beat, beat, beat

Bad, bad, bad, bad boy, you make me feel so good, I want you
Bad, bad, bad, bad boy, you make me feel so good, knew you would

Boys will be boys, bad boy, bad boy
Always gettin' so restless, nothin' but trouble
Boys will be boys, bad boy, bad boy
Get me feelin' breathless, nothin' but trouble

And when he drives me home
I feel safe at night
You call me on the phone
it goes ring, ring, ring, ring-a-ring, ring

Boys will be boys, bad boy, bad boy
Always gettin' so restless, nothin' but trouble
Boys will be boys, bad boy, bad boy
Get me feelin' breathless, nothin' but trouble
Boys will be boys, bad boy, bad boy

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Gloria Estefan

Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García de Estefan, known professionally as Gloria Estefan (born September 1, 1957) is a Cuban-born American singer, songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Known as the "Queen Of Latin Pop", she is in the top 100 best selling music artists with over 100 million albums sold worldwide, 31.5 million of those in the United States alone. She has won three Grammy Awards and four Latin Grammys, and is the most successful crossover performer in Latin music to date. more »

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Written by: LAWRENCE DERMER, JOE GALDO, RAFAEL VIGIL

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Foreign Imported Productions & Publishing

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13 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Bad Boy" is a song recorded by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine. This popular dance-pop single was produced by bandmate/husband Emilio Estefan Jr.
Release Date
Released in 1986, the track is featured on the album "Primitive Love."
Chart Performance
"Bad Boy" became one of the band's most successful singles, reaching #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs.
Remixed Version
A remixed version was released in 1987 and became a top 20 hit in The Netherlands.
Unique Style
The song "Bad Boy" was different from Gloria Estefan's signature Latino-Caribbean sound and is notable in her catalog for its synthesized, heavy beat.
Song Meaning
“Bad Boy” is about a woman who is attracted to a 'bad boy' and can't help but fall for his charm, despite understanding the probable complications.
Music Video
The music video for the song features Gloria and company dancing in an exotic, jungle-like setting.
International Success
The single was successful not only in the US, but also reached the top 10 in the UK.
Follow-up Single
The song was released as a follow-up single to the band’s big hit, “Conga,” and became their second song to reach the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Impact on Career
The song's success further established Miami Sound Machine and Gloria Estefan as significant forces in the American music industry, paving the way for their further success.
Notable Performances
The song was performed by Estefan during the 1987 American Music Awards.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists, including Chipmunck, who released her version of the song back in 1991.
Inclusion in Media
"Bad Boy" has been included in various TV programs, movies, videogames and several compilation albums over the years.

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