Bad Girls
Donna Summer
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Bad girls Talking about the sad girls Sad girls Talking about bad girls, yeah See them out on the street at night, walkin' Picking up on all kinds of strangers If the price is right You can't score if you're pocket's tight But you want a good time You ask yourself who they are Like everybody else, they come from near and far Bad girls Talking about the sad girls Sad girls Talking about bad girls, yeah Friday night, and the strip is hot Sun's gone down, and they're out to trot Spirit's high, and legs look hot Do you want to get down? Now, don't you ask yourself who they are? Like everybody else, they want to be a star Now, you and me, we're both the same But you call yourself by different names Now, your mama won't like it when she finds out Girl is out at night Hey, mister, have you got a dime? Mister, do you want to spend some time? Oh, yeah I got what you want, you got what I need I'll be your baby, come and spend it on me Hey, mister I'll spend some time with you
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Written by: Donna Summer, Bruce Charles Sudano, Edward Hokenson, Joseph Patrick Esposito, JOSEPH PATRICK "BEANS" ESPOSITO
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15 facts about this song
Artist History"Bad Girls" was sung by Donna Summer, also known as the 'Queen of Disco'.
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Release DetailsThe song was released on June 23rd, 1979 by Casablanca Records.
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Song Rankings"Bad Girls" topped the Billboard Hot 100 charts for five weeks.
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Song GenreIt's a disco-pop song with elements of rock and funk music.
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Album Details"Bad Girls" is the title track of Donna Summer's double album, which was also a big hit and became double platinum.
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Song ThemeThe song deals with the theme of female sexual confidence and empowerment.
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Song MusiciansBesides Donna Summer, two other musicians were prominently featured in the song - Joe 'Bean' Esposito and Eddie Hokenson from the group Brooklyn Dreams.
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Popular Cover"Bad Girls" was covered by popular singer Madonna during her '2008-2009 Sticky & Sweet Tour'.
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Song ReceptionNot just a commercial success, "Bad Girls" also received critical acclaim for its production quality and Summer's playful vocals.
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SongwritersDonna Summer wrote "Bad Girls" with her regular collaborators Eddie Hokenson, Bruce Sudano, and Joe "Bean" Esposito.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Bad Girls" showcased Donna Summer in a sophisticated, glamorous look, while performing the song with confident and assertive body language.
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Grammy Nomination"Bad Girls" was nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 22nd Grammy Awards.
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Cultural ImpactIt is considered a feminist anthem and is hailed as one of the best songs of the disco era.
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Iconic LineThe song includes the iconic line, "Toot-toot, hey, beep-beep," mimicking the sound of a car horn.
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Influence on Other SongsElements of "Bad Girls" have been sampled in many other songs, like "How I Feel" by Flo Rida.
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