Cheap Sunglasses
ZZ Top
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When you get up in the morning and the light is hurt your head The first thing you do when you get up out of bed Is hit that streets a-runnin' and try to beat the masses And go get yourself some cheap sunglasses Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah Spied a little thing and I followed her all night In a funky fine Levis and her sweater's kind of tight She had a west coast strut that was as sweet as molasses But what really knocked me out was her cheap sunglasses Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah Now go out and get yourself some big black frames With the glass so dark they won't even know your name And the choice is up to you cause they come in two classes Rhinestone shades or cheap sunglasses Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
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Written by: FRANK BEARD, BILLY GIBBONS, DUSTY HILL
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Cheap Sunglasses" is a single from ZZ Top's sixth studio album "Degüello", which was released in 1979.
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Chart SuccessThe song made it to the top 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, giving the band their second top 50 hit.
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Song LyricsThe idea for the song originated when Billy Gibbons, one of the band members, saw a street vendor selling cheap sunglasses in Houston.
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Extended Guitar SoloUnlike most popular songs, "Cheap Sunglasses" features an extended guitar solo, showcasing the band's musical prowess.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, the song has been covered by various artists, including Kid Rock and Hank Williams Jr., demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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Live PerformancesThe song became a staple for ZZ Top's live performances and continues to be an audience favorite.
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Animation Use"Cheap Sunglasses" featured in an episode of "King of the Hill", an animated American television show.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Cheap Sunglasses" saw the band members performing in their signature beards and sunglasses, solidifying their iconic image.
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Signature StyleThe song encapsulates ZZ Top's signature blues-rock style, characterized by its fuzzy guitar sound and catchy riffs.
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Cinema AppearanceThe song appeared in the film "The Internship", a comedy film released in 2013.
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Cultural Impact"Cheap Sunglasses" is often associated with the slick, irreverent Texan vibe that became synonymous with ZZ Top, making it an iconic song in popular culture.
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Public RecognitionIn 2000, "Cheap Sunglasses" was listed as one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s “500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll”.
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