You Can Leave Your Hat On
Tom Jones, Randy Newman
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Baby take off your coat, real slow Baby take off your shoes I'll help you take off 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 (You can leave your hat on) (You can leave your hat on) You can leave your hat on Go on over there turn on the light No, all the lights Come back here stand on that chair Ooh baby, that's right Raise your arms in the air Ooh ooh ooh, now shake 'em You give me reason to live You give me reason to live You give me reason to live You give me reason to live (You can leave your hat on) You can leave your hat on baby (You can leave your hat on) Suspicious minds are talkin' They're tryin' to tear us apart (They don't believe in this love of mine) 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 (You can leave your hat on, leave it on) Tell me baby (You can leave your hat on) (Leave it on, leave it on baby) Gotta hear it again (You can leave your hat on) (yeah on, leave it on yeah) You can leave your hat on, yeah
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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."
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Signature SongAlthough 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.
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High Profile CoversThe song has been covered by many artists including Joe Cocker, Tom Jones, and Etta James, which has amplified its popularity.
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Movie SoundtracksIt 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.
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BannedUpon initial release, the song was banned by some radio stations as it was considered too risqué due to its suggestive lyrical content.
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Newman's StyleThe song exemplifies Randy Newman's unique style, combining clever, often sarcastic lyricism with catchy, accessible tunes.
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Grammy NominationsWhile 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.
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Different InterpretationsThe 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.
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Live PerformancesThe song is a fan favourite during live performances and is often one of the highlights of a Randy Newman concert.
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Continued PopularityDespite 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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