Star 69

Fatboy Slim

About Star 69

"Star 69" (also known as "Star 69 (What the F**k)") is a song by English electronic music producer Fatboy Slim, released on 23 April 2001 as the second single from his third studio album Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars (2000). It was released as a double A-side single with "Weapon of Choice", as well as its own standalone release. The song peaked at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart. It was later sampled by Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj on their 2017 collaboration "Swish Swish".  


Year:
2011
6:11
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What the f*ck?
They know what is what,
But they don't know what is what,
They just strut.

What the f*ck?

They just know,
What they know,
What they don't know,
What is what.

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Fatboy Slim

Norman Quentin Cook (born Quentin Leo Cook; 31 July 1963), also known as Fatboy Slim, is an English DJ, musician, and record producer. His records helped to popularise the big beat genre in the 1990s. In the 1980s, Cook was the bassist for the Hull-based indie rock band the Housemartins, who achieved a UK number-one single with their a cappella cover of "Caravan of Love". After the Housemartins split, Cook formed the electronic band Beats International in Brighton, who produced the number-one single "Dub Be Good to Me". Cook joined acts including Freak Power, Pizzaman, and the Mighty Dub Katz to moderate success. In 1996, Cook adopted the name Fatboy Slim and released Better Living Through Chemistry to critical acclaim. Follow-up albums You've Come a Long Way… more »

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Written by: DAVID GIBBS, STEVE HURLEY, PHILIP D. HURLEY, FREDERIC JAMES ELTRINGHAM

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
The song "Star 69" is by British electronic music artist Fatboy Slim, whose real name is Norman Cook. The song was released in 2001.
Album Origin
"Star 69" was included in Fatboy Slim's third studio album, titled "Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars". It's one of the most iconic tracks on this album.
Song Title
The song's title, "Star 69", refers to the telephone service in the United States and Canada that allows a person to dial "*69" (star 69) to return the last incoming call.
Song Keywords
"Star 69" is notable for two repeating phrases throughout the track, "They know what is what" and "But they don't know what is what, they just strut."
Vocal Sample
The repeated phrase is sampled from "Rollin' & Scratchin'" by the French electronic music duo Daft Punk.
Music Video
Interestingly, the music video for "Star 69" involves a crazy car ride.
Popular Picks
"Star 69" is a frequently chosen song for various sport events, film soundtracks, and video games because of its driving beat and catchy phrases.
Remixed Versions
There are several remixed versions of "Star 69" by various artists, including names like X-Press 2, and Thomas Gold.
Chart Performance
"Star 69" managed to reach the UK Singles Chart and secured its position at number 10. This was a remarkable achievement for Fatboy Slim.
Recognition
The song's global popularity helped secure Fatboy Slim's status as a major figure in international dance music.

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