Bad Boy/Having a Party
Luther Vandross
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The bad boy's swingin' (Ha, ha, ha, ha) Oh Yeah (Do doobie, doobie, de, de) Well alright, (Do doobie, doobie, de, de) oh yeah (Yeah) Well alright, (Whoa, ey) oh yeah (bad boy's swingin') (Do doobie, dwiddle, de, de) Well alright, (Dwiddle, de, Dwiddle, de, Dwiddle, de) oh yeah (Do, do,do,de,do, yeah) Roll back the rug everybody, move all the tables and chairs We're gonna have us a good time tonight Every time that we meet, we skip and we dip to the beat, yeah What in the world could be better than getting together again The last time we had a party, it ended when the sun came up That's why your mama told you that you couldn't go out (stay in the house) (Aaww), Bad boy, gonna sneak out tonight, he's gonna tip out her window Cause he sure wants to go out and dance Everyone's here, let 'em all in (oh yeah), the chandelier down stairs has fallen (Well alright) I know its hard to resist, this is the party no one wanted to miss If you don't get home on the double (oh Yeah), You're going to be in trouble (Well alright) I hope your mama don't look in your room Cause if she does she'll be here soon (Boy) She's gonna be mad, you?re a bad boy (boy) You got in trouble (boy), Say goodbye to your friends 'cause it's gonna be a while til you see them again Oh, Bad boy, gonna sneak out tonight, he's gonna tip out her window Cause he sure wants to go out and dance (ooo yeah) Everybody swingin' (the bad boy's swingin), dancing to the music On the radio-o-o Havin' a party, everybody swingin' (he's a bad boy swingin) Dancin' to the music on the radio-o-no-no-no (you can't go) Bad boy, (oooh, bad boy) he's gotta sneak out tonight, gonna sneak out her window Cause he sure wants to go out and dance Everybody swingin' (the bad boy's swingin), dancing to the music On the radio-o-o Havin' a party, everybody swingin' (he's a bad boy swingin) Dancin' to the music on the radio-o-no-no-no (you can't go) Ooh (ooh bad boy) he's gonna sneak out tonight, he's gonna tip out her window, d-d-d-dip out her window, diddle, diddle, de dippity, dippity, de, de, de, Yeah, yeah, yeah, o-o-oh, oh yeah Bad Boy (oh bad boy) he's gonna sneak out tonight, he's gonna tip out her window, d-d-d-dip out her window, diddle, diddle, de
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Written by: LUTHER VANDROSS, MARCUS MILLER, SAM COOKE
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20 facts about this song
Song Release"Bad Boy/Having a Party" is a song by American singer Luther Vandross, released in 1982.
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Album ReleaseThe song is a standout track from Vandross' platinum-certified album, "Forever, for Always, for Love."
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CollaborationVandross worked with the musician Marcus Miller, who put a remarkable bass guitar addition to the track, making the song more remarkable.
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Song StructureThe song is a medley, combining Vandross's original "Bad Boy" with a cover of Sam Cooke's "Having a Party."
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Chart Performance"Bad Boy/Having a Party" peaked at No.3 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart, showing a significant commercial success.
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Live PerformancesVandross frequently performed "Bad Boy/Having a Party" as the opening song during his concerts.
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LegacyAlthough Vandross has many hits, "Bad Boy/Having a Party" is considered one of his signature songs.
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TributeThe song has been covered and sampled by several artists, proving its timeless appeal and massive influence in the music industry.
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SongwritingVandross wrote the "Bad Boy" part of the song, while the "Having a Party" part was written by soul legend Sam Cooke.
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Lyrical ThemeThe song's lyrics reflect themes of loneliness and longing but switch to a party ambiance in the latter part, showcasing Vandross's versatility as an artist.
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Musical Style"Bad Boy/Having a Party" exhibits Vandross' unique blend of R&B, soul, and pop, making it an example of his masterful musical style.
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Critical AcclaimThe song was universally praised by critics for Vandross's expressive and emotional vocals, earning him critical acclaim.
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Duration"Bad Boy/Having a Party" is one of Vandross's longer songs, with a runtime of over 5 minutes.
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Music VideoUnlike many of Vandross's songs, "Bad Boy/Having a Party" did not have an official music video.
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Memorable LineThe song features the classic Luther Vandross line, "All I need is a record on a turntable, I just throw my cares away," which resonated with many fans and music lovers.
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ProductionThe track was produced by Luther Vandross himself, along with Marcus Miller.
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Release FormatThe song was released as a 7" vinyl single by Epic Records. Its B-side was "You're the Sweetest One."
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Music Instrumentation"Bad Boy/Having a Party" is notable for Vandross's smooth vocals layered over a mix of piano, bass, drums, and strings.
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Vocal Range"Bad Boy/Having a Party" showcases Vandross' impressive vocal range and his ability to deliver powerful performances in both high and low registers.
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Studio RecordingThe song was recorded at Mediasound Studios, in New York City.
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