Velcro Fly
ZZ Top
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Hey, look at the hooks On your pants makes you want to dance. I say yeah yeah, I say yeah yeah. There ain't never a catch, all you got to do is snatch, Do the velcro fly, Do the velcro fly. You need just enough of that sticky stuff To hold the seams of your fine blue jeans. I say yeah yeah. I say yeah yeah. There ain't never a catch, all you got to do is snatch, Do the velcro fly, Do the velcro fly. Well, it feels so right when you squeezed it tight, When you reach the end do it over again. I say yeah yeah. I say yeah yeah. There ain't never a catch, all you got to do is snatch, Do the velcro fly, Do the velcro fly.
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Written by: BILLY GIBBONS, FRANK LEE BEARD, JOE MICHAEL HILL
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10 facts about this song
Release and Ranking"Velcro Fly" was released in 1985 as part of ZZ Top's ninth studio album, "Afterburner". It peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
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Music GenreThe song belongs to the genre of Rock music - more specifically, it's a blend of Hard Rock and New Wave.
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Song WritingThe song was written by the band members Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard who are originally from Texas.
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Dance RoutineZZ Top created a dance for the song "Velcro Fly", that was mentioned in Stephen King's novel "The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three".
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Music VideoThe music video for "Velcro Fly" was directed by Daniel Kleinman, who later achieved acclaim for his work on the title sequences of several James Bond films.
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SalesThe album "Afterburner", which includes "Velcro Fly", is the band's highest-selling album, with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S.
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Unique Sound"Velcro Fly" is particularly known for its distinctive drum-machine sound, which was uncommon for ZZ Top and represented a departure from their earlier style.
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Fun FactThe title of the song is a reference to the fastening mechanism on many brands of sportswear and outdoor clothing.
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FandomDespite not being one of ZZ Top's most recognized songs, "Velcro Fly" maintains a cult following among the band's dedicated fan base.
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Live PerformancesAlthough "Velcro Fly" wasn't a huge hit for the band, it has been performed live by ZZ Top on numerous occasions and is considered a crowd pleaser.
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