August 21, 2010
— LauraW NSFW, language, but that's not the problem.
It's the music- is this a remake of some older tune? It's so retro it feels like a familiar song I should already know. Please let me know if this is sampled.
Love the singer's voice. Tune is ass-shakingly catchy too.
Man, please don't let me get caught singing this aloud somewhere.
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Posted by: Navin R Johnson at August 21, 2010 06:36 AM (HpT9p)
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Posted by: mbruce at August 21, 2010 06:40 AM (Fr8N6)
Posted by: Johns at August 21, 2010 06:40 AM (gSkXx)
It resembles a million Motown hits from the 60s. To my ear, it sounds closest to "Tracks of My Tears" by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles.
Posted by: Brown Line at August 21, 2010 06:42 AM (50uso)
Posted by: Joanie (Oven Gloves) at August 21, 2010 06:44 AM (wd0Iq)
It's my new national anthem.
And it was written by someone who really has that Motown thing down. Not a ripoff, but a faithful recreation.
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Posted by: Truck Monkey at August 21, 2010 07:02 AM (yQWNf)
Via the headlines: The perfect gift for the next "moron" baby shower you go to:
Gifts for Baby Morons
Posted by: moi at August 21, 2010 07:04 AM (Ez4Ql)
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Posted by: Roman Polanksi at August 21, 2010 07:12 AM (X2eGz)
Was (Not Was) Boy's Gone Crazy is something you(pl) might like.
or hate.
The song is not on YouTube and it's not like "Walk the Dinosaur".
There are three guys who take lead vocals and each has a distinct style. The stuff sung by Sweet Pea Atkinson - I can't turn you loose, Spy in the House of Love - might appeal.
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Posted by: Soul Man at August 21, 2010 07:17 AM (3OQaI)
(Fox)
Posted by: Vic at August 21, 2010 07:19 AM (/jbAw)
Posted by: Sort-of-Mad Max
That's an old school Cold War shut a brother up move. Some retiree's golf game must'a been interrupted by a phone call from Langley.
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Posted by: Call me Lennie at August 21, 2010 07:54 AM (GOsSG)
He should be boycotted by the left and the NAANP. CP. Whatever.
And lose his radio show.
Posted by: Merovign, Strong on His Mountain at August 21, 2010 07:54 AM (bxiXv)
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Posted by: RedneknSC at August 21, 2010 08:41 AM (ETwlh)
Hmmm. This is bugging me too. It's a simple C D F C chord progression. I know I've heard it in that same time signature in an earlier era pop or r&b tune. I'll think of it, eventually...
Posted by: Soap MacTavish at August 21, 2010 08:42 AM (554T5)
Same chord progression as the Doobie Brothers "Taking it to the streets". Same tempo, same instrumentation, same use of bongos, same funky rythem.
If this some isn't a dirct rip-off, then it is definately influenced by the Doobies.
http://tinyurl.com/26xngym
Posted by: OxyCon at August 21, 2010 09:11 AM (eJ7Yr)
The guitar riffing is very similar to "Taking it to the streets" also.
Here's another good version:
http://tinyurl.com/chmrg6
Posted by: OxyCon at August 21, 2010 09:18 AM (eJ7Yr)
If this some isn't a dirct rip-off, then it is definately influenced by the Doobies.
Posted by: OxyCon at August 21, 2010 01:11 PM (eJ7Yr)
Uh, yeah, good going Columbo. All my music is influenced by doobies, you know.
Posted by: Cee-Lo at August 21, 2010 09:19 AM (YX6i/)
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Posted by: middleagedhousewife at August 21, 2010 11:04 AM (Q5xYt)
That's fucking hillarious.
I like the "Oh shit she's a gold digger!" "Just thought you should know, n**ga"
And "I guess he's an xbox, and I'm more atari".
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Posted by: VRWC Agent at August 21, 2010 12:35 PM (JXaAZ)
Laura, that video is only two days old, and it's killing on youtube. It's the "most viewed" video from the Czech Republic to New Zealand. It has a quarter of a million views. I know that's lagging behind the actual figure by quite a bit. We'll see in the next couple of days.
Posted by: rdbrewer at August 21, 2010 12:58 PM (Im/xu)
(As far as I can tell, neither version is on iTunes, so.)
Posted by: Lance McCormick at August 21, 2010 01:42 PM (xC+kV)
FUCK HER.
That is all.
Posted by: Pat at August 21, 2010 02:14 PM (JxKrx)
Posted by: befuddled at August 21, 2010 02:26 PM (uwOrn)
That is one catchy tune. I could not pick up a sampling of any particular song, but it's more of an amalgamation of Motown from the 70s.
How would I make that my ringtone????
Posted by: Eddie at August 21, 2010 02:38 PM (m02HO)
It sounds like a cross between:
" I want you back" by the Jackson Five
And "Nothing from nothing leaves nothing" by Billy Preston
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Posted by: NavyspyII at August 21, 2010 07:18 PM (1jSiQ)
A better Fuck You song, which, coincidentally is titled "Fuck You", can be found at the following youtube link. She's also very cute, and has an adorable accent. NSFW, btw.
-bV97zMGt-k
Posted by: DngrMse at August 21, 2010 08:21 PM (YsSs5)
But for breakup songs, NSFW or otherwise, nothing tops Tonio K.'s H.A.T.R.E.D.
Posted by: DocOb at August 21, 2010 08:44 PM (gBnKJ)
Posted by: Jim at August 21, 2010 09:17 PM (m/mFP)
Yes, this is designed like a lot of the great Motown tunes, with a catchy, repeated bass line, and call-response background singing. Of course, the hey day of Motown would never have this kind of lyric content. I get the shock value of it, but am afraid that an otherwise cool tune will probably wind up obsolete in twenty years or so. From this, I would not be surprised if Cee-Lo had quite a bit of other really nice stuff.
I have been a pro musician off and on for around fourty years (I started when I was a kid) and have played quite a bit in R&B bands that would have enjoyed doing this as one of their tunes. I'd bet this one would get a lot of requests. Hip.
Posted by: Chris at August 21, 2010 09:59 PM (1EhZ1)
Hark, an idea: We need to re-write this one really quickly for the midterms. Use the same video style. Get someone who can sing soul like that.
You keep passing all those bills
Without our consent
And we're like, "Fuck you!"
Oh, well, we're trying to live our lives
Without a red cent
And we're like, "Fuck you! And fuck you too."
Well, if I was richer
I know I'd be
Posted by: rdbrewer at August 21, 2010 10:02 PM (Im/xu)
Posted by: rdbrewer at August 21, 2010 10:02 PM (Im/xu)
I'm pretty sure this is the song everyone's reminded of, but having trouble remembering, when they hear the above song...
Posted by: Dan Simon at August 21, 2010 10:15 PM (9dWAc)
Here's what I got so far. Can someone make this into a spoofy campaign video?
Well, you keep passing all those bills
Without our consent
And we're like, "Fuck you!"
Ooo, ooo, ooo
Oh, well, we're trying to live our lives
Without a red cent
And we're like, "Fuck you! And fuck you too."
Ooo, ooo, oooo
Well, if I was wealthier
I know I'd be healthier
Ain't that some shit?
(Ain't that some shit?)
You say you tried to do you best
Well, you've flunked the test
So, we're like, "Fuck you!"
Ooo, ooo, oooo
Posted by: rdbrewer at August 21, 2010 10:26 PM (Im/xu)
Well you're drivin' the economy
Right into the ground.
So we're like, "Fuck you."
Ooo, ooo, oooo
Oh you and Congress seem hell bent
On taking us down.
So we say, "Fuck you," and
Fuck them, too.
Posted by: spliff_larsen at August 21, 2010 10:42 PM (9sEhu)
A few more lines. I'm trying to say close to the rhyming scheme of the original--and the wording where possible:
Yeah, we're sorry you've doomed your party
And that this means you ain't stayin' there.
Well, you should pack up, maybe go on safari
Cause the way you play the game ain't fair.
We pity the fool
Who casts his vote for you
(No shit, they're gold diggers)
Well
(Just bought your vote, William)
Ooooooooooooooooooh
I've got some news for Barney Frank.
Yeah, go on and run and tell your little boyfriend.
Posted by: rdbrewer at August 21, 2010 11:10 PM (Im/xu)
Here it is so far. There are a few new verses. I've written out the chorus, so it looks long. I stopped at the wimpery part. Feel free to tweak it.
Well, you keep passing all those bills
Without our consent
And we're like, "Fuck you!"
Ooo, ooo, ooo
Oh, well, we're trying to live our lives
Without a red cent
And we're like, "Fuck you! And fuck you too."
Well, if I was wealthier
I know I'd be healthier
Ain't that some shit?
(Ain't that some shit?)
You say you tried to do you best
Well, you've flunked the test
So, uh, "Fuck you!"
Ooo, ooo, oooo
Yeah, we're sorry you've doomed your party
And that this means you ain't stayin' there.
Well, you should pack up, maybe go on safari
Cause the way you play the game ain't fair.
I pity the fool
Who casts his vote for you
(Oh, shit, she's a gold digger)
Well
(Just thought you should know, William)
Ooooooooooooooooooh
I've got some news for Barney Frank.
Yeah, go on and run and tell your little boyfriend.
Well, you keep passing all those bills
Without our consent
And we're like, "Fuck you!"
Ooo, ooo, ooo
Oh, well, we're trying to live our lives
Without a red cent
And we're like, "Fuck you! And fuck you too."
Well, if I was wealthier
I know I'd be healthier
Ain't that some shit?
(Ain't that some shit?)
You say you tried to do you best
Well, you've flunked the test
So, uh, "Fuck you!"
Ooo, ooo, oooo
Now, I know you think you had to borrow
Beg and steal and lie and cheat.
Tried to tell ya, tried to yell at ya
Cause keeping your ass in D.C. ain't cheap.
I pity the fool
Who casts his vote for you
(Oh, shit, she's a gold digger)
Well
(Just thought you should know, William)
Ooooooooooooooooooh
I've got some news for Barney Frank.
Ooh, I really hate your ass right now.
Well, you keep passing all those bills
Without our consent
And we're like, "Fuck you!"
Ooo, ooo, ooo
Oh, well, we're trying to live our lives
Without a red cent
And we're like, "Fuck you! And fuck you too."
Well, if I was wealthier
I know I'd be healthier
Ain't that some shit?
(Ain't that some shit?)
You say you tried to do you best
Well, you've flunked the test
So, uh, "Fuck you!"
Ooo, ooo, oooo
Posted by: rdbrewer at August 21, 2010 11:41 PM (Im/xu)
Laura, that song also sounds a little like Na Na, Hey Hey.
Appropriate. That'd be a great victory party song on November 2d.
Posted by: rdbrewer at August 22, 2010 12:00 AM (Im/xu)
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I'm gonna get this to my Karaoke people asap! It'd be a great piece to have on set! Jazzy, upbeat & fun to sing!
It'd add a lot of "class"! Thanks for sharing!
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Good choice LauraW
Posted by: Retired Geezer at August 21, 2010 06:35 AM (3lurk)