Bad Boy/Having a Party

Luther Vandross

About Bad Boy/Having a Party

"Bad Boy/Having a Party" is a song by American recording artist Luther Vandross in 1982. The song was released as the first single in support of his album Forever, for Always, for Love. The single became a top five R&B hit which peaked to number-three on the Hot R&B Singles chart, and reached #55 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was featured during the opening credits of the 1990 film House Party. The bridge samples the chorus from the Sam Cooke song Having a Party, but with new lyrics added to the end ("you can't go").  


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2011
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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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Luther Vandross

Luther Ronzoni Vandross (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer-songwriter and record producer. During his career, Vandross sold over twenty-five million albums and won eight Grammy Awards including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four times. He won four Grammy Awards in 2004 including the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for the track "Dance with My Father", co-written with Richard Marx. more »

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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.
Album Release
The song is a standout track from Vandross' platinum-certified album, "Forever, for Always, for Love."
Collaboration
Vandross worked with the musician Marcus Miller, who put a remarkable bass guitar addition to the track, making the song more remarkable.
Song Structure
The song is a medley, combining Vandross's original "Bad Boy" with a cover of Sam Cooke's "Having a Party."
Chart Performance
"Bad Boy/Having a Party" peaked at No.3 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart, showing a significant commercial success.
Live Performances
Vandross frequently performed "Bad Boy/Having a Party" as the opening song during his concerts.
Legacy
Although Vandross has many hits, "Bad Boy/Having a Party" is considered one of his signature songs.
Tribute
The song has been covered and sampled by several artists, proving its timeless appeal and massive influence in the music industry.
Songwriting
Vandross wrote the "Bad Boy" part of the song, while the "Having a Party" part was written by soul legend Sam Cooke.
Lyrical Theme
The 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.
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.
Critical Acclaim
The song was universally praised by critics for Vandross's expressive and emotional vocals, earning him critical acclaim.
Duration
"Bad Boy/Having a Party" is one of Vandross's longer songs, with a runtime of over 5 minutes.
Music Video
Unlike many of Vandross's songs, "Bad Boy/Having a Party" did not have an official music video.
Memorable Line
The 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.
Production
The track was produced by Luther Vandross himself, along with Marcus Miller.
Release Format
The song was released as a 7" vinyl single by Epic Records. Its B-side was "You're the Sweetest One."
Music Instrumentation
"Bad Boy/Having a Party" is notable for Vandross's smooth vocals layered over a mix of piano, bass, drums, and strings.
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.
Studio Recording
The song was recorded at Mediasound Studios, in New York City.

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