97 Bonnie & Clyde
Eminem
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Artist Background"97 Bonnie & Clyde" was sung by Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III, an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer often considered among the greatest rappers of all time.
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Song CreationThis song was originally released in 1997 under the title "Just the Two of Us" in the rapper's debut EP, the "Slim Shady EP". It was slightly revamped for the second version which featured in "The Slim Shady LP".
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Song ContentEminem structured the song as a monologue addressed to his infant daughter, Hailie. The lyrics depict him murdering his ex-wife, Kim Scott, and disposing of her body with Hailie's presumed assistance.
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ControversyThe explicit and violent nature of the song led to controversy, especially since it graphically described the murder of Kim, Eminem's real-life wife at the time.
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Legal ImplicationsThis song, along with many others by Eminem, were used by Kim as grounds for filing a $10 million defamation lawsuit against Eminem in 1999. They eventually settled their legal disputes in 2001.
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Cultural ImpactDespite the controversy, the song is seen as an early example of Eminem's skill in narrative songwriting and his ability to address personal subjects with vivid storytelling.
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Musical CompositionThe song is noted for its minimalist production; it relied mainly on a bass guitar, drum machine, and eerie sound effects, which included the sound of a gurgling brook, seagulls, and female screams.
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Song RatingGenerally, the song receives mixed responses from critics due to its disturbing lyrical content. It has been described as 'surreal' and 'horrifying'.
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Album PerformanceDespite the controversial nature of songs like "97 Bonnie & Clyde", "The Slim Shady LP" was a commercial success, selling hundreds of thousands of copies in its first week and eventually going quadruple platinum.
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Cover VersionTori Amos, an American singer-songwriter, covered "97 Bonnie & Clyde" on her 2001 album "Strange Little Girls", conveying the narrative from the murdered wife's perspective. This version also received mixed reviews.
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