I Want You So Hard (Boy's Bad News)
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"I Want You So Hard" is the first single
from the Eagles of Death Metal's
second studio album
Death By Sexy
. The song
and music video
has Jack Black
and Dave Grohl
(both in wigs) making guest appearances. The video was directed by Akiva Schaffer
, who directs the SNL Digital Shorts
on Saturday Night Live
, including the short Lazy Sunday
. Schaffer's involvement led to Black's cameo, as the two previously worked together on a failed TV pilot Awesometown, as well as a cameo by Lonely Island
cohort Chester Tam, as a man who had his clothes blown off. In 2010, the song appeared in the credits of the HBO program True Blood (TV series), and in 2010 it was used in the videogame Gran Turismo 5
.
as the opening song throughout the European leg of his Casa de Carne tour
. A recording of this was subsequently included on the bonus disc of his 2010 album 'Hang Cool Teddy Bear
'
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
from the Eagles of Death Metal's
Eagles of Death Metal
Eagles of Death Metal is an American rock band from Palm Desert, California, formed in 1998 by Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme. Despite their band name, Eagles of Death Metal are not a death metal band. Hughes stated that a friend was introducing Josh Homme to the death metal genre...
second studio album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
Death By Sexy
Death by Sexy
Death by Sexy is the title of the second album by the American rock group Eagles of Death Metal. It was rumoured to be released in summer 2005 but was pushed back to April 11, 2006....
. The song
Song
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
and music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
has Jack Black
Jack Black
Jack Black , is an American actor and musician, notably of Tenacious D.Jack Black may also refer to:* Jack Black , late 19th - early 20th Century author and hobo* Jack Black , drummer for 1970s UK punk band The Boys...
and Dave Grohl
Dave Grohl
David Eric "Dave" Grohl is an American rock musician, multi-instrumentalist, and singer-songwriter who is the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter for Foo Fighters; the former drummer for Nirvana and Scream; and the current drummer for Them Crooked Vultures...
(both in wigs) making guest appearances. The video was directed by Akiva Schaffer
Akiva Schaffer
Akiva Schaffer is an American writer for Saturday Night Live, a film director, songwriter, and a member of The Lonely Island, a sketch-comedy troupe that first found success on the Internet, which includes SNL cast member Andy Samberg and SNL writer Jorma Taccone...
, who directs the SNL Digital Shorts
SNL Digital Shorts
An SNL Digital Short is one in a series of comedic and often musical video shorts created for airing on NBC's Saturday Night Live, generally produced and written by The Lonely Island , though originated by Adam McKay, in collaboration with SNL hosts, writers, and cast members...
on Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live is a live American late-night television sketch comedy and variety show developed by Lorne Michaels and Dick Ebersol. The show premiered on NBC on October 11, 1975, under the original title of NBC's Saturday Night.The show's sketches often parody contemporary American culture...
, including the short Lazy Sunday
Lazy Sunday
"Lazy Sunday" is a song and short video by American comedy troupe The Lonely Island, released on December 17, 2005, broadcast on Saturday Night Live as the second Digital Short...
. Schaffer's involvement led to Black's cameo, as the two previously worked together on a failed TV pilot Awesometown, as well as a cameo by Lonely Island
The Lonely Island
The Lonely Island is an American comedy troupe composed of Akiva "Kiv" Schaffer, Jorma "Jorm" Taccone, and David Andrew "Andy" Samberg, best known for their comedic music. Originally from Berkeley, California, the group is currently based in New York City. The group broke out due to their...
cohort Chester Tam, as a man who had his clothes blown off. In 2010, the song appeared in the credits of the HBO program True Blood (TV series), and in 2010 it was used in the videogame Gran Turismo 5
Gran Turismo 5
is the fifth edition of the Gran Turismo racing video game series. Developed by Polyphony Digital and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, it was released for PlayStation 3 on November 24, 2010...
.
Track listing
- "I Want You So Hard (Boy's Bad News)" - 2:21
- "Addicted To Love" (Robert Palmer) - 4:04
- "Boy's Bad News (Slab Version)" - 1:11
Cover version
In 2008 'I Want You So Hard' was performed live by Meat LoafMeat Loaf
Michael Lee Aday , better known by his stage name, Meat Loaf, is an American hard rock musician and actor...
as the opening song throughout the European leg of his Casa de Carne tour
Casa de Carne Tour
"Casa de Carne" is the name of Meat Loaf's 2008 European Summer Tour. After his 2007 tour was cut short due to a cyst on his vocal cord, Meat Loaf returned to the stage. To the delight of fans, Meat Loaf made his return alongside his longtime duet partner Patti Russo, who debuted one of her own...
. A recording of this was subsequently included on the bonus disc of his 2010 album 'Hang Cool Teddy Bear
Hang Cool Teddy Bear
-Disc 2: Tour Edition:During Meat Loaf's 2010 UK tour, a special two-disc tour edition was given out. The second disc included four songs recorded live at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey, on July 16, 2010.-Reception:...
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