Party All the Time
| "Party All the Time" | ||||
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| Single by Eddie Murphy | ||||
| from the album How Could It Be | ||||
| Released | September 4, 1985 | |||
| Recorded | 1985 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Rick James | |||
| Producer(s) | Rick James | |||
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| "Party All the Time" on YouTube | ||||
"Party All the Time" is a song by comedian and actor Eddie Murphy, written and produced by Rick James. It was the lead single from Murphy's 1985 debut album How Could It Be.[1] The single was recorded at James's home studio in Buffalo, New York. It reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks, behind "Say You, Say Me" by Lionel Richie.[2] Rick James also provided vocals for the song.[1]
Reception
Barbara Bryson of Los Angeles Times criticized the song, characterizing it as "Gumby goes disco" (referring to the character parodied by Murphy on Saturday Night Live). The publication also placed the song at #1 on "The Video Bottom 10" list.[3]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1985–1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[4] | 21 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[5] | 26 |
| Canada (RPM)[6] | 4 |
| Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[7] | 16 |
| Germany (Media Control Charts)[8] | 9 |
| New Zealand (RIANZ)[9] | 3 |
| United Kingdom (The Official Charts Company) | 87 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 2 |
| US Billboard Hot Black Singles[11] | 8 |
| US Billboard Dance/Electronic Singles Sales[12] | 7 |
| US Billboard Dance Music/Club Play Singles | 19 |
Year-end charts
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All-time charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[15] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Remixes
In 2006, house DJ and producer Sharam Tayebi of Deep Dish released a remix of the song, known simply as "PATT" (an acronym for "Party All The Time"),[16] which peaked at No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart on December 30, 2006.[17]
In 2012, Greek singer Helena Paparizou and DJ duo Playmen sampled the chorus in their song "All the Time", featuring rapper Riskykidd and singer Courtney.
In 2019, progressive rock band Thank You Scientist covered the song.
References
- ^ a b Preezy (July 20, 2015). "Five Best Songs From Eddie Murphy's 'How Could It Be' Album". The Boombox. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
- ^ "Party All the Time". Billboard.com.
- ^ Bryson, Barbara (February 6, 1986). "The Video Bottom 10". The Los Angeles Times.
1-"Party All the Time," Eddie Murphy. "Ye Gods-Gumby goes disco"-Barbara Bryson, L.A.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 212. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time". ultratop.be.
- ^ Canada, Library and Archives (July 17, 2013). "Image : RPM Weekly".
- ^ Nyman, Jake (2005). Suomi soi 4: Suuri suomalainen listakirja (in Finnish) (1st ed.). Helsinki: Tammi. ISBN 951-31-2503-3.
- ^ "Germany peak".
- ^ Hung, Steffen. "charts.nz - Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time". charts.nz.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
- ^ "Hot Black Singles". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
- ^ "Dance Singles Sales". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
- ^ Nielsen Business Media, Inc (December 27, 1986). "1986 The Year in Music & Video: Top Pop Singles". Billboard. 98 (52): Y-21.
{{cite journal}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ^ "Hot 100 turns 60". Billboard. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
- ^ "American single certifications – Eddie Murphy – Party All the Time". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ "Sharam - PATT". TMRW Music. November 29, 2006. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
- ^ "Sharam - PATT (Party All the Time)". UK Singles Chart. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
