Velcro Fly

ZZ Top

About Velcro Fly

"Velcro Fly" is the fourth single off ZZ Top's 1985 album Afterburner. The song peaked at #15 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, and #35 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1986. A 12" version is featured on the box set Chrome, Smoke & BBQ.


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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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ZZ Top

ZZ Top is an American rock band from Houston, Texas. Formed in 1969, the group consists of Billy Gibbons (guitar and vocals), Dusty Hill (bass and vocals), and Frank Beard (percussion). ZZ Top's early sound was rooted in blues but eventually grew to exhibit contemporary influences. Throughout their career they have maintained a sound based on Hill's and Beard's rhythm section support, accentuated by Gibbons' guitar and vocal style. Their lyrics often gave evidence of band's humor and thematically focus on personal experiences and sexual innuendos. more »

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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.
Music Genre
The song belongs to the genre of Rock music - more specifically, it's a blend of Hard Rock and New Wave.
Song Writing
The song was written by the band members Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard who are originally from Texas.
Dance Routine
ZZ 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".
Music Video
The 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.
Sales
The album "Afterburner", which includes "Velcro Fly", is the band's highest-selling album, with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S.
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.
Fun Fact
The title of the song is a reference to the fastening mechanism on many brands of sportswear and outdoor clothing.
Fandom
Despite not being one of ZZ Top's most recognized songs, "Velcro Fly" maintains a cult following among the band's dedicated fan base.
Live Performances
Although "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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