'97 Bonnie & Clyde
Eminem
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11 facts about this song
Album Appearance"'97 Bonnie & Clyde" is included in Eminem's album "The Slim Shady LP," released in 1999.
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Previous TitleOriginally, the song was titled "Just the Two of Us," and it was featured in Eminem's debut EP called "Slim Shady EP."
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Explicit ContentThe song tells a fictional story where Eminem kills his wife Kim and then goes to dispose of her body with their daughter Borne in the vehicle, leading to some critics considering it as extremely violent.
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Real Life InfluenceThe disturbing lyrics were influenced by the tumultuous and destructive relationship that Eminem had with his real-life ex-wife, Kim Scott.
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SamplingThe song samples Hailie Jade, Eminem's real-life daughter, but the voice was captured without Kim's consent, leading to severe criticism and legal actions.
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Cover VersionTori Amos covered "'97 Bonnie & Clyde" in 2001 for her album "Strange Little Girls," but with a different perspective, giving voice to the victim.
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Music Video ControversyThe music video for the song was never made due to its controversial themes and violent narrative thus is one of Eminem's very few tracks without a music video.
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Album SuccessDespite its controversial nature, "The Slim Shady LP" was a commercial success, reaching the #2 spot on the Billboard 200 chart and selling over 18 million copies worldwide.
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Pacifying TechniqueIn the song, Eminem uses a soothing, calm, and pacifying voice to hide the brutal and chilling narrative of the lyric content. This effect is often cited as disturbing by listeners.
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CensorshipThe song was censored or banned from the airwaves in many countries due to its violent content.
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Critical ReceptionThe song is often cited as an example of Eminem's thematic style and storytelling skill, despite the violent narrative.
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