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How Eddie Murphy recorded the "worst hit of the '80s."

"Why is it that every time I open my mouth, I have to say something funny!"

"Party All the Time": an edgy Eddie Murphy hit with a lot to say about it

At the height of his fame in the 1980s, the comedian and Hollywood superstar Eddie Murphy decided why not conquer the radio? He had already made a name for himself in the film industry, so it was time to break into the music charts! The actor chose the image of a positive pop singer, and set to work... This is how a number of his tracks appeared, including "Party All the Time". The composition graced the record "How Could It Be"and reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, behind only "Say You, Say Me." Lionel Richie. And yet most critics unappreciated Murphy's musical genius at face value...

An underrated musical genius

Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy

Over my shoulders. Eddie Murphy pretty solid singing career. At sunset. 80-х he had another Billboard hit "Put Your Mouth On Me"which reached the top 30. In addition to two solo music albums, he has also performed a couple of songs for films in which he starred, and even performed live! However - no one took this guy seriously. Murphy himself said this about his musical endeavours:

"I think when an actor starts recording music, the rest of us think, "Hey, don't come in here! This is our department, you stay in your department!"

"Worst song of the '80s."

Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy

"Party All the Time" recorded in a home studio in BuffaloNew York State. And today this track is a shining example of "trashy 80's music, completely synthesised on a synthesiser". At least that's what the critics think.

"Gumby's going to the disco," a reviewer from the Los Angeles Timesreferring to a character parodied by Murphy on Saturday Night Live. The magazine itself put the song in its top worstas well as many other outlets, including VH1 and AOL Radio.

Lyrical message

Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy

As for the lyrics, the track is about. wrong the main character's lover. "She wants to party all the time, not be in a relationship" - commented Murphy himself. In particular, the girl "hangs out all night in clubs, dancing, drinking and flirting with other men." Apparently, she does not mind romantic relationships with them at all. At the same time, the singer feels affection for her... This track sounds cheerful, but if you go deeper into its lyrics, it becomes clear: it is far from being the most positive composition, and even very much so sad... At least from a singer's point of view.

"You give your number to every first person you meet.....
You never come home at night,
Because you're always flirting with someone...
I want you to leave your love for me..."

Music video

The song was filmed clipwhich, as of March 2022, has gained more than 70 million Views and almost 600,000 likes! Let's see:

Perhaps you recognise the white guy who walks into the control room at the very beginning of the video? That's Les Garlandone of the founders MTV. And his appearance in the frame was not a coincidence, as it might seem: it was insisted on by Rick James, under the guidance of which "Party All the Time" was written. The thing is that in the early 80's MTV practically didn't show any music videos "coloured" artistswhich caused them to be disgruntled, respectively. But Garland denied that it was race-related, citing the "poor quality of the video". James then suggested that he take part in the filming of Murphy's music video in order to dispel myths. Garland had nowhere to go ...

Murphy's confessions

Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy

In 2013, during an interview with Billboard magazine, Murphy revealed that. Rick James did literally everything to promote this song! He produced it and, in general, his contribution to the composition is invaluable....

"We worked on this song together as a real team! I was supposed to fly in for one day, but a snowstorm hit abruptly and we were stuck in Buffalo for a fortnight. The whole time I was learning from Rick. I learned how to make music, thanks to Rick..."

Alas, in spite of the profound message, people were not to "Party All the Time" seriously. "Why is it that every time I open my mouth, I have to say something funny!!!," the artiste commented.

Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy

Despite a cold reception from critics, the song made it to number two Billboard Hot 100 - it went higher in the charts than any of Rick James' solo tracks!

Interesting facts

Rick James and Eddie Murphy
Rick James and Eddie Murphy
  • There's no question: Murphy's fame has influenced the success of "Party All the Time" in the charts. However, the actor shared the success entirely with Rick James, saying that he deservedly belongs to him large part of the recognition for this work. James also provided vocals for the song.
  • "Party All the Time" can be heard on the radio station in the video game GTA V.
  • Murphy admitted that when creating the song, he made a bet on the $100,000. with a comedian Richard Pryor. The bottom line is simple: a colleague of Eddie's didn't believe he had singing talent.

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