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Unskinny Bop
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Wikipedia article
"'Unskinny Bop'" is a song by American glam metal band Poison, released as the first single from their third studio album, 'Flesh & Blood' (1990), on June 18, 1990. The song peaked at number three on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100, number five on the 'Billboard' Album Rock Tracks chart, and number three on the Canadian and New Zealand charts. It also entered the top 20 in Australia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
Background
The meaning of "Unskinny Bop" has always been shrouded in obscurity. C.C. DeVille later confessed that the phrase "unskinny bop" has no particular meaning: he invented it as a temporary measure while writing the song, before vocalist Bret Michaels had begun working on the lyrics. The phrase was used on the basis that it was phonetically suited to the music. The song was later played to producer Bruce Fairbairn, who stated that, although he did not know what an "unskinny bop" was, the phrase was perfect.[http://www.ink19.com/issues/july2000/inkSpots/samantha7.html "In Samantha 7 Heaven: An Interview with C.C. DeVille of Samantha 7], by Cindy Harper, " 'Ink 19', Retrieved October 18, 2005.
Music video
The music video for the song has Bret Michaels, dancing with a couple of animated neon cowgirls next to him.
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
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Certifications
See also
* List of glam metal albums and songs
References
Category:Poison (American band) songs
Category:1990 singles
Category:1990 songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Bruce Fairbairn
Category:Songs written by Bobby Dall
Category:Songs written by Bret Michaels
Category:Songs written by C.C. DeVille
Category:Songs written by Rikki Rockett
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