Lovin' You's a Dirty Job

"Lovin' You's a Dirty Job"
Single by Ratt
from the album Detonator
Released	October 1990 (UK)
Recorded	1990
Genre	Heavy metal hard rock glam metal
Length	3:14
Label	Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Stephen Pearcy Juan Croucier Desmond Child Warren DeMartini
Producer(s)	Sir Arthur Payson
Ratt singles chronology
"Shame Shame Shame" (1990) "Lovin' You's a Dirty Job" (1990) "Givin' Yourself Away" (1991)

"Lovin' You's a Dirty Job" is a single by the American heavy metal band Ratt. It was released as the first single from their 1990 album Detonator. The song was co-written by Ratt bassist Juan Croucier, guitarist Warren DeMartini, lead singer Stephen Pearcy and songwriter Desmond Child. The song is known for its anthemic chorus, and Pearcy's raspy vocals. The B-Side of the US single was "What's It Gonna Be", taken from their previous album Reach for the Sky. There was also a UK 12" which included a remix of "Lovin' You..." which was eventually included on Collage.

Music video

In the music video for the song, the cliffhanger ending from "Shame Shame Shame" is resolved. The band performs on what appears to be another planet where the dueling airships from the previous video crashed and landed. They seduce the rival stripper-manned airship with their hot looks, musical abilities, and slick moves. It is implied that they all receive sexual favors from the strippers afterwards as a reward.

Personnel

• Stephen Pearcy - vocals
• Warren DeMartini - co-lead guitar
• Robbin Crosby - co-lead guitar
• Juan Croucier- bass guitar
• Bobby Blotzer - drums

Charts

Chart (1990)	Peak position
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)	18