You Can Leave Your Hat On

Randy Newman

About You Can Leave Your Hat On

"You Can Leave Your Hat On" is a song written by Randy Newman and appearing on his 1972 album Sail Away. According to a retrospective AllMusic review by Mark Deming, the song is a "potent mid-tempo rock tune" and a "witty and willfully perverse bit of erotic absurdity". Newman later admitted the song was, "too low for me to sing it. I can't rock it too hard, which maybe I should have...or maybe not."

Year:: 2000
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Baby take off your coat (real slow)
Baby take off your shoes
(Here I'll take your shoes)
Baby take off your dress
Yes yes yes
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on

Go on over there
And turn on the light
No all the lights
Come back here
Stand on this chair, that's right
Raise your arms up in to the air
Shake 'em
You give me a reason to live
You give me a reason to live
You give me a reason to live
You give me a reason to live

Suspicious minds are talking
Trying to tear us apart
They say that my love is wrong
They don't know what love is
They don't know what love is
They don't know what love is
They don't know what love is
I know what love is

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Randy Newman

Randall Stuart "Randy" Newman (born November 28, 1943) is an American singer-songwriter,arranger, composer, and pianist who is known for his mordant (and often satirical) pop songs and for film scores. more »

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Written by: Randy Newman

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10 facts about this song

Origin "You Can Leave Your Hat On" is a song written by American singer-songwriter Randy Newman. It is from his 1972 album titled "Sail Away."
Signature Song Although Newman has had a prolific career, "You Can Leave Your Hat On" is often regarded as one of his signature songs and helped catapult his career to the next level.
High Profile Covers The song has been covered by many artists including Joe Cocker, Tom Jones, and Etta James, which has amplified its popularity.
Movie Soundtracks It has featured in several movie soundtracks, most notably in the 1986 film "9 1/2 Weeks", where Joe Cocker's version played during a memorable striptease scene.
Banned Upon initial release, the song was banned by some radio stations as it was considered too risqué due to its suggestive lyrical content.
Newman's Style The song exemplifies Randy Newman's unique style, combining clever, often sarcastic lyricism with catchy, accessible tunes.
Grammy Nominations While Randy Newman himself didn't win a Grammy for the song, Joe Cocker's cover version was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance in 1987.
Different Interpretations The song raised considerable interest due to its potential for various interpretations. Some say it's about male desire and seduction, whilst others suggest it's a critique of gender roles and sexual power dynamics.
Live Performances The song is a fan favourite during live performances and is often one of the highlights of a Randy Newman concert.
Continued Popularity Despite being nearly half a century old, the song continues to be popular and relevant. It is frequently played on various digital platforms and maintains a significant fanbase.

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