Lovin' You's a Dirty Job
Ratt
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I woke up in the mornin', I'm still flat on my back Couldn't move a muscle like I had a heart attack The night was wild and woolly Didn't think I'd make it through it 'Cause lovin' you's a dirty job And I'm the man to do it Lovin' you is a dirty job, lovin' you is a dirty job You put me through the ringer and hung me out to dry You licked me off your fingers just like a piece of pie You break my heart in pieces But I've got the glue to glue it Girl lovin' you's a dirty job And I'm the man to do it Lovin' you is a dirty job, lovin' you is a dirty job Lovin you is a dirty job Girl lovin' you's a dirty job and I'm the man to do it I'm gonna hold you till the end of time I'm gonna love you 'cause it's now or never I'm gonna kiss you till I make you mine Lovin' you is a dirty job, lovin' you is a dirty job I'm gonna hold you till the end of time I'm gonna love you 'cause it's now or never I'm gonna kiss you till I make you mine Lovin' you is a dirty job, lovin' you is a dirty job Lovin you is a dirty job Girl your love is thicker than mud And you're trying to drag me through it now Lovin' you is a dirty job, lovin' you is a dirty job
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Written by: DESMOND CHILD, JUAN CROUCIER, JUAN CARLOS CROUCIER, WARREN DE MARTINI, WARREN JUSTIN DE MARTINI, STEPHEN E PEARCY
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12 facts about this song
Release Year & Album"Lovin' You's a Dirty Job" is a song by the American band Ratt. It was released as part of their "Detonator" album in 1990.
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Song WritersThe song was written by Stephen Pearcy, Juan Croucier, and Desmond Child. Desmond Child, a legendary songwriter known for his works with Bon Jovi and Aerosmith, is credited with helping Ratt shift to a more mainstream sound.
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Music GenreThe song falls under the genre Glam Metal or Hair Metal, a subgenre of heavy metal, which features pop-influenced hooks and guitar riffs, and introspective lyrics.
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Chart PerformanceIt became one of Ratt's biggest hits, peaking at number 12 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Vintage Music VideoThe music video for "Lovin' You's a Dirty Job" has a unique vintage aspect, portraying the different personalities of the band members, along with showing them performing in a gritty industrial environment.
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Live PerformancesThis song has become a popular fixture during Ratt's live performances because of its catchy rhythms and heavy guitar riffs.
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Critics Reviews"Lovin' You's a Dirty Job" has been praised by music critics for maintaining Ratt’s raucous sound while incorporating more melodic elements - a testament to the collaboration between the band and Desmond Child.
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Radio PlayDue to its peak position on the Billboard chart, it was one of the most played songs on American rock radio in the early 1990s.
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Album SuccessThe song helped to propel the album “Detonator” to reach Gold status in the US.
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Lead VocalsThe lead vocals for "Lovin' You's a Dirty Job" were performed by Stephen Pearcy, who is known for his hard-rocking vocal style.
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Ratt's LineupThe lineup of Ratt during the making of the song included Stephen Pearcy (vocals), Warren DeMartini (lead guitars), Robbin Crosby (rhythm guitars), Juan Croucier (bass), and Bobby Blotzer (drums).
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Legacy"Lovin' You's a Dirty Job" is deemed one of Ratt’s classic songs and maintains popularity among fans of the glam metal era even after three decades of its release.
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