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The song was criticized by many in the rock press as a betrayal of Stewart's [[blues-rock|blues-oriented rock]] roots due to its [[disco]]-like arrangement, but Stewart and others were quick to point out that other widely respected artists, such as [[Paul McCartney]] and [[The Rolling Stones]], had also released disco-flavoured songs. It was also alleged that Stewart created the song through partial [[musical plagiarism]].<ref name="expatica">[http://www.expatica.com/de/life_in/leisure/brazils-alchemist-of-funk-abrtropical-superstar-jorge-ben-jor-brings-the-funk-to-germanybr-9736.html Interview with Ben Jor] Expatica.com</ref> |
The song was criticized by many in the rock press as a betrayal of Stewart's [[blues-rock|blues-oriented rock]] roots due to its [[disco]]-like arrangement, but Stewart and others were quick to point out that other widely respected artists, such as [[Paul McCartney]] and [[The Rolling Stones]], had also released disco-flavoured songs. It was also alleged that Stewart created the song through partial [[musical plagiarism]].<ref name="expatica">[http://www.expatica.com/de/life_in/leisure/brazils-alchemist-of-funk-abrtropical-superstar-jorge-ben-jor-brings-the-funk-to-germanybr-9736.html Interview with Ben Jor] Expatica.com</ref> |
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"Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" is a song co-written and recorded by Rod Stewart. It was written with Carmine Appice, and produced by Tom Dowd. The song spent one week at the top of the British charts in December 1978 and four weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, starting 10 February 1979. It also topped the charts in Australia for two weeks.
Royalties from the song were donated to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Stewart performed the song at the Music for UNICEF Concert at the United Nations General Assembly in January 1979.[1]
Background and writing
Carmine Appice, who played drums on this song told Songfacts: "This was a story of a guy meeting a chick in a club. At that time, that was a cool saying. If you listen to the lyrics, 'She sits alone, waiting for suggestions, he's so nervous...' it's the feelings of what was going on in a dance club. The guy sees a chick he digs, she's nervous and he's nervous and she's alone and doesn't know what's going on, then they end up at his place having sex, and then she's gone."[2]
Criticism
The song was criticized by many in the rock press as a betrayal of Stewart's blues-oriented rock roots due to its disco-like arrangement, but Stewart and others were quick to point out that other widely respected artists, such as Paul McCartney and The Rolling Stones, had also released disco-flavoured songs. It was also alleged that Stewart created the song through partial musical plagiarism.[3]
Charts and certifications
Chart positions
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Sales and certifications
N-Trance featuring Rod Stewart version
In 1997, the song was remixed by English techno-house group N-Trance for their second album Happy Hour and features lyrics from the Millie Jackson version (as performed by vocalist Kelly Llorenna). It was featured in the movie A Night at the Roxbury the following year. Chart positions
Cover versions
Live cover versions, sampling & remixes
Pop culture
Copyright infringement lawsuitA copyright infringement lawsuit by Brazilian musician Jorge Ben Jor claimed the song had been derived from his song "Taj Mahal." The case was "settled amicably" according to Ben.[3] References
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- Use dmy dates from February 2011
- 1978 songs
- 1979 singles
- Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles
- Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs number-one singles
- Disco songs
- Rod Stewart songs
- Songs written by Rod Stewart
- Music videos directed by Bruce Gowers
- Sabrina Salerno songs
- UK Singles Chart number-one singles
- Songs produced by Tom Dowd