Hey Ladies

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About Hey Ladies

"Hey Ladies" is a song by American hip hop group the Beastie Boys, featured on their album Paul's Boutique. It was the album's only charting single, hitting #36 on the Billboard Hot 100. It is also the first single in history to chart in the Top 20 of both the Billboard Hot Rap Singles and Modern Rock Tracks charts, hitting #10 on the former and #18 on the latter. The 12" record and CD versions of the single were released as an EP entitled Love American Style. A music video, in the vein of Saturday Night Fever and the Dolemite series of blaxploitation films, was made for the song.  


Year:
1994
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Hey ladies in the place I'm callin' out to ya
There never was a city kid truer and bluer
There's more to me than you'll ever know
And I've got more hits than Sadaharu Oh
Tom Thumb, Tom Cushman or Tomfoolery
Date women on T.V. with the help of Chuck Woolery
Words are flowing out just like the Grand Canyon
And I'm always out looking for a female companion
I threw the lasso around the tallest one and dragged her to the crib
I took off her moccasins and put on my bib
I'm wheelin' and dealin' I make a little bit of stealing
I'll bring you back to the place and your dress I'm peeling
Your body's on time and your mind is appealing
Staring at the cracks up there upon the ceiling
Some such nonsense is the bass that I'm throwing
Talking to a girl telling her I'm all-knowing
She's talking to the kid to the who
I'm telling here every lie that you know that I never did
Hey Ladies, get funky

Me in the corner with a good looking daughter
I dropped my drawers, said welcome back Kotter
We were cutting up the rug she started cutting up the carpet
In my apartment I begged her please stop it
The gift of gab is the gift that I have
And that girl ain't nothing but a crab
Educated no stupid yes
And when I say stupid I mean stupid fresh
I'm not James at fifteen or Chachi in charge
I'm Adam and I'm adamant about living large
With the white sassoons and the looks that kill
Makin' love in the back of my Coupe De Ville
I met a little cutie she was all hopped up on zootie
I liked the little cutie but I kicked her in the bootie
'Cause I don't kinda go for that messin' around
You be listening to my records' a number one sound
Step to the rhythm step step to the ride
I've got an open mind so why don't you all get inside
Tune in turn on to my tune that's live
Ladies flock like bees to a hive
Hey Ladies, get funky

She's got a gold tooth you know she's hardcore
She'll show you a good time then she'll show you the door
Break up with your girl it ended in tears
Vincent Van Gogh go and mail that ear
I call her in the middle of the night when I'm drinking
The phone booth on the corner is damp and it's stinking
She said come on over it was me that she missed
I threw that trash can through her window cause you know I got dissed
Your old lady left you and you went insane
You blew yourself up in the back of the six train
Take my advice at any price a gorilla like your mother is mighty weak
Sucking down pints till I didn't know
Woke up in the morning at the Won Ton Ho
'Cause I announce I like girls that bounce
With the weight that pays about a pound per ounce
Girls with curls and big long locks
And beatnik chicks just wearing their smocks
Walking high and mighty like she's number one and
She thinks she's the passionate one

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Beastie Boys

Beastie Boys is an American hip hop band from New York City, formed in 1981. For the majority of its career, the group has consisted of three MCs and musicians Michael "Mike D" Diamond (vocals, drums), Adam "MCA" Yauch (vocals, bass) and Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz (vocals, guitar). more »

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Written by: Roger Troutman, Larry Troutman, Michael Diamond, Adam Yauch, Michael Simpson, Barbarella Bishop, Ronald Ford, Linda Shider, Adam Horovitz, Gary Shider, Matt Dike, John King

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Album
"Hey Ladies" is a song by American hip-hop group Beastie Boys, featured on their second studio album, "Paul's Boutique" released in 1989.
Genre Development
The song played a crucial role in the evolution of the Beastie Boys' sound, moving away from their punk roots to a more complex, sample-heavy sound.
Chart Success
"Hey Ladies" achieved considerable success on the charts, reaching number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the only song from "Paul's Boutique" to chart.
Funk Influence
The track is heavily influenced by funk and disco music, with samples from tracks by artists such as Kool & The Gang and The Commodores.
Album Single
Interestingly, it was the first single released from "Paul's Boutique" and is often considered one of the standout tracks on the album.
Music Video
The music video for "Hey Ladies" is a homage to 1970's disco and funk, featuring the band members in characteristically zany outfits.
Production
Famed production duo the Dust Brothers produced the song. They were known for their innovative use of sampling, which is a prominent feature of "Hey Ladies".
Cultural Impact
"Hey Ladies" has been featured in various facets of popular culture, including movies, advertisements, and television shows.
Awards
The track was nominated for "Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group" at the 1990 Grammy Awards.
Sample Usage
The song uses an eclectic and diverse array of samples (more than 15 songs), from popular tracks to lesser-known records, demonstrating the Beastie Boys' deep knowledge of music history.
Song Length
An interesting aspect of "Hey Ladies" is its length. Its official album version clocks in at just over three and a half minutes, but the 12-inch vinyl single release features a version that's nearly seven minutes long.
Critical Acclaim
Despite its initial mixed commercial success, "Hey Ladies" is now regarded as a classic of the Beastie Boys' catalog, demonstrating their innovative approach to hip-hop.

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