Let It Out (Let It All Hang Out)
Hombres
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(Spoken): "A preachment, dear friends, you are about to receive On John Barleycorn, nicotine, and the temptations of Eve" (Bronx cheer) No parkin' by the sewer sign Hot dog, my razor's broke Water drippin' up the spout But I don't care, let it all hang out Hangin' from a pine tree by my knees Sun is shinin' through the shade Nobody knows what it's all about, It's too much, man, let it all hang out Saw a man walkin' upside down My T.V.'s on the blink Made Galileo look like a Boy Scout Sorry 'bout that, let it all hang out Sleep all day, drive all night Brain my numb, can't stop now For sure ain't no doubt Keep an open mind, let it all hang out It's rainin' inside a big brown moon How does that mess you baby up, leg Eatin' a Reuben sandwich with sauerkraut Don't stop now, baby, let it all hang out Let it all hang out
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Written by: JEFF PARIS, MOON CALHOUN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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6 facts about this song
Historical Facts"Let It Out (Let It All Hang Out)" is a song by '60s garage band Hombres, released in 1967.
- The song reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967.
- The song was composed by the band's members B.B. Cunningham Jr., Gary McEwen, and John Hunter.
- "Let It Out (Let It All Hang Out)" remains the Hombres' only major hit.
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Musical CompositionThe song is known for its distinctive guitar riff, which is repeated throughout the track.
- The sound of the song is characteristic of the "garage rock" genre prevalent in the mid-1960s.
- The song has a loose, carefree style, enhanced by the casual, spoken-word verses.
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Lyrics and InterpretationSome consider the song as a humorous take on the phrase "let it all hang out," which can be understood as a call for uninhibited behavior or expression.
- The lyrics can be seen as a reflection of the social changes and rebellious spirit of the 1960s.
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Influence and LegacyDespite their brief success, the Hombres and their hit influenced many other rock bands.
- The song has been used in film soundtracks, notably the 1997 film 'The Ice Storm.'
- John Sebastian, former member of The Lovin' Spoonful, referred to "Let It Out (Let It All Hang Out)" as a favorite song from his youth.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists including The Music Machine and The Nails.
- Jonathan King also performed an almost direct copy under the title "Let It All Hang Out" in 1970, reaching number 26 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Media and AdvertisingOver the years, "Let It Out (Let It All Hang Out)" has been used in a variety of TV commercials, due to its catchy, distinctive sound.
- The popular clothing company, Levi's, used the song in a TV commercial for their 505 jeans in the '80s.
- The song was also featured in a Foster's Lager commercial in Australia.
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