Clothes Off!!
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"Clothes Off!!" is the fifth single from Gym Class Heroes
' third album, As Cruel as School Children
. It features vocalist Patrick Stump
of Fall Out Boy
. It was released in June 2007.
The original hook for the song is from Jermaine Stewart
's 1986 single "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off
".
A remix to the song was released in November 2008 featuring rappers Reef the Lost Cauze
and Ghostface Killah
of Wu-Tang Clan
.
UK CD 2:
UK vinyl:
AU CD:
" playing. After checking into their rooms, Travie McCoy
makes his way down to the casino floor and runs into an Elvis impersonator, played by Pete Wentz, playing a slot machine. Travie engages in a game of strip poker with several girls, and seemingly wins, as he is the only one that remains dressed. It all turns into a party with Elvis performing on a stage. About half way through the video, Travis encounters people dressed like animals
in the hotel, presumably furries at a convention
. A dance-off then takes place with the fursuit
ers, who are afterwards revealed to be the members of Panic! at the Disco
(Ryan Ross as the orange lion, Brendon Urie as the black and white dog, Jon Walker as the bear, and Spencer Smith as the seal).
Other cameos include Patrick Stump
as a crowd member, and entrepreneur Johnny Cupcakes
. London rapper Dizzee Rascal
is also visible with some women for a short few seconds.
Gym Class Heroes
Gym Class Heroes is an American hip hop rock band from Geneva, New York. They have collaborated with Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump on numerous occasions, notably for providing backing vocals on the song "Cupid's Chokehold." Stump also produced the majority of their album The Quilt.The group formed...
' third album, As Cruel as School Children
As Cruel as School Children
As Cruel as School Children is the third Gym Class Heroes album released by Fueled by Ramen. It was released on July 25, 2006. It was produced by Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump...
. It features vocalist Patrick Stump
Patrick Stump
Patrick Vaughn Stump is an American singer-songwriter, composer, record producer, and music critic. He is the composer, lead singer, and multi-instrumentalist of Fall Out Boy, an American rock band from Wilmette, Illinois, and is also a solo artist...
of Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy is an American rock band from Wilmette, Illinois, formed in 2001. The band consists of vocalist, guitarist and composer Patrick Stump, bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz, guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurley. The band released five studio albums from 2003–2008...
. It was released in June 2007.
The original hook for the song is from Jermaine Stewart
Jermaine Stewart
William Jermaine Stewart was an American R&B singer best known for his Billboard hits "The Word Is Out" and "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" .-Early life and career:Born in Columbus, Ohio, to parents Ethel M...
's 1986 single "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off
We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off
"We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" is pop vocalist Jermaine Stewart's first of three singles from 1986. The song was included on Stewart's second album "Frantic Romantic"...
".
A remix to the song was released in November 2008 featuring rappers Reef the Lost Cauze
Reef the Lost Cauze
Sharif Talib Lacey, better known as Reef The Lost Cauze, is a prominent underground hip hop artist based in Philadelphia. Aside from being a solo artist, Reef is a member of the hip hop group The JuJu Mob as well as the hip-hop collective, Army of the Pharaohs.-Career:Reef started battling other...
and Ghostface Killah
Ghostface Killah
Dennis Coles , better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang , the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success...
of Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
The Wu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group from Staten Island that consists of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi member of the group...
.
Track listings
UK CD 1:- "Clothes Off!!" (explicit album version)
- "Shoot Down the Stars" (recorded live at FoppFoppFopp may be:*Fopp, a song from the 1975 Honey album by the Ohio Players*Fopp , an EP by Soundgarden, featuring the song of the same name*Fopp , a British entertainment retailer...
)
UK CD 2:
- "Clothes Off!!" (explicit album version)
- "On My Own Time (Write On)" (recorded live at FoppFoppFopp may be:*Fopp, a song from the 1975 Honey album by the Ohio Players*Fopp , an EP by Soundgarden, featuring the song of the same name*Fopp , a British entertainment retailer...
) - "Clothes Off!!" (video)
- "The Queen and IThe Queen and I (song)"The Queen and I" is the first single from the Gym Class Heroes album, As Cruel as School Children. The song is a more fast-paced song than many other of the group's songs. The song refers to lead singer, Travis McCoy, falling in love with an alcoholic...
" (video)
UK vinyl:
- "Clothes Off!!" (explicit album version)
- "Etched B-Side"
AU CD:
- "Clothes Off!!" (radio version)
- "The Queen and IThe Queen and I (song)"The Queen and I" is the first single from the Gym Class Heroes album, As Cruel as School Children. The song is a more fast-paced song than many other of the group's songs. The song refers to lead singer, Travis McCoy, falling in love with an alcoholic...
" (live acoustic) - "Boomerang Theory"
Music video
The video starts with the band driving up to a casino with the song "Viva La White GirlAs Cruel as School Children
As Cruel as School Children is the third Gym Class Heroes album released by Fueled by Ramen. It was released on July 25, 2006. It was produced by Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump...
" playing. After checking into their rooms, Travie McCoy
Travie McCoy
Travie Lazarus McCoy is an American singer and rapper. He is the lead vocalist of the alternative hip-hop band Gym Class Heroes. He released his debut solo album Lazarus on June 8, 2010....
makes his way down to the casino floor and runs into an Elvis impersonator, played by Pete Wentz, playing a slot machine. Travie engages in a game of strip poker with several girls, and seemingly wins, as he is the only one that remains dressed. It all turns into a party with Elvis performing on a stage. About half way through the video, Travis encounters people dressed like animals
Fursuit
Fursuits are animal costumes made from various materials. They range from simple tails and ears to full costumes cooled by battery-powered fans. Fursuits can be worn for personal enjoyment, work or charity....
in the hotel, presumably furries at a convention
Furry convention
A furry convention is a formal gathering of members of the furry fandom — people who are interested in the concept of fictional non-human characters with human characteristics. These conventions provide a place for fans to meet, exchange ideas, transact business and engage in entertainment and...
. A dance-off then takes place with the fursuit
Fursuit
Fursuits are animal costumes made from various materials. They range from simple tails and ears to full costumes cooled by battery-powered fans. Fursuits can be worn for personal enjoyment, work or charity....
ers, who are afterwards revealed to be the members of Panic! at the Disco
Panic! at the Disco
Panic! at the Disco is an American alternative rock duo, formed in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2005. Since its split, the band's line-up includes Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith . Former members Ryan Ross and Jon Walker left the group in 2009...
(Ryan Ross as the orange lion, Brendon Urie as the black and white dog, Jon Walker as the bear, and Spencer Smith as the seal).
Other cameos include Patrick Stump
Patrick Stump
Patrick Vaughn Stump is an American singer-songwriter, composer, record producer, and music critic. He is the composer, lead singer, and multi-instrumentalist of Fall Out Boy, an American rock band from Wilmette, Illinois, and is also a solo artist...
as a crowd member, and entrepreneur Johnny Cupcakes
Johnny Cupcakes
Johnny Cupcakes, Inc. is a clothing brand founded in 2001 by Johnny Earle. The clothing line uses cupcakes as the prominent design motif of its merchandise, often replacing iconic symbols with cupcakes...
. London rapper Dizzee Rascal
Dizzee Rascal
Dylan Kwabena Mills , better known by his stage name Dizzee Rascal, is a Ghanaian British rapper, songwriter and record producer. His music is a blend of garage, hip hop, grime, ragga, pop and electronic music, with eclectic samples and more exotic styles...
is also visible with some women for a short few seconds.
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|
Year-end charts
| Charts (2007) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australian Singles Chart | 97 |